Long considered the standard in its field, the sixth edition of this practical, point-by-point guide to every major supervisory issue is now available in paperback. It contains new discussions of such timely topics as the ways in which recent environmental trends and innovations affect productivity . . . the impact of competency guidelines, computer surveillance, and expanding employee rights . . . and more. 30 line drawings.

What Every Supervisor Must Know About OSHA - Construction This book was designed for use by the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers as part of the curriculum for the OSHA 500 Train the Trainer program. It can be used to deliver OSHA 10 or 30 hour training as well. What Every Supervisor Must Know About OSHA provides managers, supervisors and safety personnel with tools and knowledge needed to ensure a safe and worksite. This single source book provides guidance for construction workers to ensure compliance with mandated Federal Regulations. OSHA can and does inspect companies on a regular and routine basis and levies fines for non-compliance. Accidents and OSHA penalties impact the bottom line of businesses. This book addresses how accidents affect the hidden costs of lost productivity, workers compensation expense and legal liabilities for managers. While OSHA rules and regulations are explained in this book, the emphasis is on accident prevention using established guidelines. Steps for organizations to comply with OSHA's regulations and Safety Committees are outlined in an easy to use format. Topics are outlined that ensure compliance with Federal rules in a "how to" manner. This manual has been field tested with agencies that sought a simple, no-nonsense approach to OSHA compliance. Included in the book: An overview of OSHA, how it works, how to read the regulations, penalties Detailed guidance on compliance issues such as -FOCUS Inspections and Multi-employer worksites -Health hazards in construction -Asbestos, Lead and Bloodborne Pathogens -Hazard Communication -Personal Protective Equipment and Respirators -Permit Required Space Entry -Welding -Electrical Safety -Stairs andLadders -Fall Protection -Scaffolding -Steel Erection -Cranes and material handling -Concrete and masonry -Fire Protection -Excavations -Hand and Power Tools -Demolition, Underground Construction and Blasting -Construction Training Requirements

This book starts with a self evaluation to help determine what skills needed to develop to ensure success. From that point on it explains how to build a successful consulting company. The Consultants Business Book guides the reader through the formation of a company, how to establish a business identity and how to create a business and marketing plan to help the business grow. Many consultants start their own small business and run it out of their home until it expands and needs office space. Finances, public relations and how to find and keep clients is covered in an easy to read format that provides a step by step guideline to creating a successful, growing business. How to establish prices for services and how to deal with competition is a section that even experienced entrepreneurs should review. The training section of the book provides insight into what makes training sessions come alive. It provides tips and techniques to help make presentations sizzle, and even reveals some magic tricks that trainers can incorporate into their routines. For those who want to start their business in their own home the book provides useful insights to make that office efficient and effective.

The Complete Guide to OSHA Compliance is an easy-to-understand, one-stop resource designed to help safety professionals, industrial hygienists, and human resources personnel ensure compliance with existing and upcoming OSHA regulations. This essential book explains employer and employee rights and responsibilities, and it provides everything you need to know about employer standards and standards for specific operations. The Complete Guide to OSHA Compliance describes the process of injury/illness recordkeeping and the reporting system required by OSHA. It also explains how to conduct a self-audit to determine whether a company is in full compliance. Furthermore, it informs companies of their rights in an inspection and explains how to handle citations and appeals, should they arise.