Pichtel (natural resources and environmental management, Ball State University) addresses environmental site restoration practices that ensure compliance with federal statutes and prevent further cont
The battle is an old one: man versus nature. And in modern society, man includes the military. Machines. Chemicals. Who wins the battle and at what cost? This practical analysis of the conflict betwee
This reference by Spellman (environmental health, Old Dominion U.) and Bieber (Naval Medical Center Portsmouth) provides guidance to those working in the chemical industry in the United States on how
Writing in particular for environmental practitioners, although aiming for accessibility to a general audience, Spellman (Old Dominion U.) provides an overview and review of the jargon, concepts, and
Writing for nonscientific readers, Stelljes, an environmental consultant, explains toxicological concepts and shows how these concepts and their applications affect everyday life. He introduces the st
The construction industry safety-and-health standards contained in this book will help employers, supervisors, and safety and health personnel understand their obligations and achieve compliance with
Safety engineer Kearney runs a company that helps others improve productivity, safety, and quality in order to meet global standards. Explaining how safety managers can use ergonomics, she reviews the
This book introduces readers to the most important aspects of geography and how they affect us. It covers all areas of geography, from physical geography to climate and weather to human and cultural g
Philpott is editor of the Homeland Defense Journal and has written, reported, and broadcast on international events, trouble spots, and major news stories for some 40 years; Kuenstle teaches architect
Integrating management systems provides the most effective solution to the challenges that today's organizations face. This book explores the many different management system options currently availab
Twenty-eight common regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) are addressed in this updated guide for business owners and managers and safety professionals. Workplaces will find c
Despite the volumes of information they contain, few libraries, whose population at any given moment is as unpredictable as the weather, know how to prepare for, endure, and survive a disaster, whethe
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generate 1.6 million tons of household hazardous waste (HHW) every year. Cabaniss, an environmental educator, gathers pioneers and practitio
This thoughtful book provides a much-needed look at the vulnerabilities and security of our nation's water sources. Written as a result of 9/11 and in response to the critical needs of water/wastewate
Spellman (environmental health, Old Dominion University) provides professionals and students in environmental and occupational safety and health with an overview of concepts and practices in modern bi
This book examines the Incident Command System (ICS), the new presidential directive dealing with the National Incident Management Systems, and the new emergency management concept called the all-haz
Space exploration has fascinated us since the launch of the first primitive rockets more than three thousand years ago, and it continues to fascinate us today. The data gathered from such exploration
Slip-and-fall accidents are a growing problem. The total cost of these accidents now approaches $80 billion each year, and that number is expected to double within the next decade. In Falls Aren't Fun
This handbook will help owners, proprietors, and managers of small businesses meet the legal requirements imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and prepare for OSHA inspection. The
Anticipating and planning your organization's response to an emergency situation isn't just a good idea: it's a federal requirement. Since 1989, OSHA has issued numerous standards that explicitly requ
