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A must-have guide for current and future safety professionals, the third edition of this practical handbook presents the key elements of an effective fire safety management program; explains the types and functions of fire control equipment; discusses the identification and control of hazardous materials; identifies safety organizations and available resources for fire service programs; describes commonly installed fire detection systems and their maintenance and inspection; and includes learning objectives, case studies, updated codes and standards, and information about emergency response and school fire safety planning.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments. Preface. Case Study Model. Major Organizations Involved in the Field of Fire Safety. Fire Chemistry. Essential Elements. Identification and Control of Materials Considered Hazardous. Building Construction. Fire Detection Systems. Fire Control Systems. Care, Maintenance, and Inspection. Legal Aspects, Organization, and Legislation. Emergency Response Planning for Safety Professionals. The United States Fire Administration. Homeland Security. Appendices. Glossary/Fire Terms. Index.

About the Author :
Daniel E. Della-Giustina, Ph.D is professor for the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA. A professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, he has published over 152 articles and 19 textbooks in the discipline of safety, health, and environmental studies; presented scholarly papers at numerous national and international conferences; and appeared as an expert witness in safety and health liability cases for the past 30 years. He holds a Ph.D and educational specialist degree from Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA and a MA and BA from American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, where he also currently serves on the Board of Trustees.

Review :
"Dr. Della-Guistina hit another "home run" with this edition of the Fire Safety Management Handbook.This text should be in the library of every safety professional with responsibilities. …encompasses everything a safety or fire professional needs to know about fire safety in one text."–Thomas D. Schneid, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA "I feel that the comprehensive nature of this book will equip the reader with the basic fundamentals necessary within the field of fire safety and hazardous materials in the workplace."—James T. Culligan, Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania, USA "Dr. Della-Giustina's textbook is an excellent reference for all safety professionals involved in fire safety management. It includes all important elements that comprise an effective fire safety management program. Examples of case studies give an additional strength to this textbook. Overall, this textbook is an excellent reference to be used by safety professional in developing and implementing an effective fire safety management programs." —Vladislav Kecojevic, West Virginia University, USA "I found this edition of the Fire Safety Management Handbook to be a safety professionals "go to" guide to developing a comprehensive and effective fire safety management program for an organization. It encompasses everything a safety professional needs to know about fire safety in one document." —Cheryl Kennedy, New York City Transit


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781040074770
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: CRC Press
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1040074774
  • Publisher Date: 07 Feb 2014
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)


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