Safety Professional's Reference and Study Guide

While journals provide up-to-the minute information and textbooks prepare you for certification, maintaining a library suitable for a comprehensive practice can become quite costly. A collection of information drawn from textbooks, journals, and the author's 25 years of experience, Safety Professional's Reference and Study Guide provides, as the title implies, not just a study guide but a reference that has staying power on your library shelf. A single source for technical information, the book provides: A "quick desk reference" for the experienced, practicing safety professional in comprehensive or specialized practice A useful resource to supplement more in-depth textbooks for students A primary study resource for those individuals preparing to take the Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), and the Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST) examination The book covers topics such as math review, ventilation, noise, gases and particulates, radiation, toxicology, industrial hygiene, biological hazards, thermal stressors, statistics, fire protection and prevention, accident investigation, mechanics, hydrostatics and hydraulics, electrical safety, engineering economy, and worker's compensation. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to solve the equations and formulas on the exam and gives examples on how and when to use them. With roots that extend as far back as 1700 B.C., the safety profession has evolved over the centuries. Passage of legislation has highlighted the need for educated and knowledgeable professionals and changes in science and technology requires them to have a broad range of knowledge in areas such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, and chemistry. This book consolidates practical information and puts it within easy reach, saving you the time and trouble of searching through a myriad of resources to find what you need.

Table of Contents:
The Safety Profession and Preparing for the ASP/CSP Examination Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Definitions Professional Safety Experience Requirements Associate Safety Professional Process Certified Safety Professional Process Safety Fundamentals Examination Blueprint Comprehensive Practice Examination Blueprint Preparing for the ASP/CSP Examinations Knowing Your Strengths and Weaknesses Developing an Examination Preparation Plan References and Resources Test Taking Strategy Registering For and Taking the ASP/CSP Examinations Locating a Pearson VUE Test Center Purchasing an Examination Authorization Receiving Your Examination Authorization Letter Scheduling an Examination Appointment Taking the Examination Late Arrivals and Missed Appointments Canceling and Rescheduling Examination Appointments Retesting Other Testing Arrangements Reference Regulations and OSHA Record Keeping Occupational Safety and Health Act Horizontal and Vertical Standards General Duty Clause Employer Rights and Responsibilities Employee Rights and Responsibilities Communications and Correspondence with OSHA OSHA Inspections and Process OSHA Citations OSHA Citation Penalties Appeals Petition for Modification of Abatement Notice of Contest Review Procedure Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Written Hazardous Communication Program Label and Other Forms of Warning Material Safety Data Sheets Employee Information and Training Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) Record Keeping Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147) Energy Control Program Periodic Inspection Training and Communication Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.146) General Requirements Confined Space Entry Program Entry Permits Training Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132) Employee-Owned Equipment Hazard Assessment and Equipment Selection Training Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) Training and Information Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.500–503) (Subpart M) Duty to Have Fall Protection Training Record Keeping Calculating Total Case Incident Rates (TCIR) Calculating Days Away, Restricted, or Transfer Rates Calculating Severity Rates Key Information to Remember on Regulations References Math Review Order of Operations PEMDAS: “Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally” Basic Rules of Positive and Negative Numbers Understanding Exponents Scientific Notation Multiplication and Division Using Scientific Notation Engineering Notation Absolute Values Logarithms Formula or Equation Transpositions Factorials Common Geometric Equations Pythagorean Equation Basic Trigonometric Functions ArcSine, ArcCosine, and ArcTangent Quadratic Equation Calculator Summary Particulates and Gases Periodic Table of the Elements Chemical Bonding Gas Laws Referenced Equations Calculating PELs/TLVs for Periods Greater than 8 h Key Information to Remember on Particulates and Gases References Toxicology Definitions Routes of Entry Dose-Response Relationship Exposures to Chemical Combinations Stages of Cancer Types of Poisons Ames Testing Cohort Study Case Control Study Cross-Sectional Study Key Information to Remember on Toxicology References Industrial Hygiene Anticipation of Hazards Recognition of Hazards Evaluation of Hazards Control of Hazards Definitions Air Sampling References Ventilation Purpose for Using Ventilation Types and Selection of Ventilation Principles of Air Movement Contaminant Generation Calculating Purge Rates Steady State Concentration Calculating Rate of Generation for Liquid Solvents Calculating Vapor or Gaseous Concentrations Calculating Room Air Changes Local Exhaust Ventilation Calculating Hood Entry Losses Calculating Air Flow Velocity Calculating Capture Velocity for Plain Opening Hood Ducts Fans Air Cleaning Devices Ventilation Measurement Equipment Key Information to Remember on Ventilation Reference Noise and OSHA’s Hearing Conservation Program OSHA’s Hearing Conservation Program Noise-related Definitions Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear Types of Hearing Loss OSHA Permissible Noise Exposures Entities of Noise Noise Calculations Key Information to Remember on Noise References Biological Hazards Bacterial Diseases Viral Diseases Rickettsial and Chlamydia Diseases Fungal Diseases Biological Safety Biosafety Levels Key Information to Remember on Biological Hazards References Fire Protection and Prevention Definitions Transfer of Heat Fire Tetrahedron Classification of Fires Portable Fire Extinguishers Automatic Sprinkler Systems Fire Hydrants Fire Detection Fire Hydrants Flammable and Combustible Liquids Works Cited Thermal Stressors Heat Stress Control Methods Prevention of Heat Stress Injuries Cold Stress Cold-Related Injuries and IllnessesKey Information to Remember on Thermal Stressors References Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment Head Protection (29 CFR 1910.135) Eye and Face Protection (29 CFR 1910.133) Hearing Protection (29 CFR 1910.95) Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134) Purpose Definitions Respiratory Protection Program Torso Protection Arm and Hand Protection (29 CFR 1910.138) Glove Selection Chart Foot and Leg Protection (29 CFR 1910.136) References Statistics for the Safety Professional Descriptive Statistics Mean Mode Median Variance Distribution Calculating Correlation Coefficient Spearman Rank Coef- cient of Correlation Calculating the t-Test for Comparing Means Chi-Square (χ2) Statistic Permutations and Combinations Z-Score Coefficient of Determination and Coef- cient of Correlation Probability Content from −00 to Z Reliability System Reliability References Electrical Safety Electricity Basics Resistors Capacitors Inductors Electrical Shock Hazard Burns Caused by Electricity Electrical Fires Controlling Electrical Hazards Key Information to Remember on Electrical Safety References Mechanics Energy Kinetic Energy Potential Energy Elastic Potential Energy Force Defining Mass and Weight Amount of Force Frictional Force Force and Distance Momentum Work Newton’s Laws of Motion Calculating Final Velocity Calculating Displacement Key Information to Remember on Mechanics Reference Hydrostatics and Hydraulics Water Properties Hydrostatic Pressure Torricelli’s Law Head Pressure Velocity Head Velocity Pressure at Constant Laminar Velocity Flow Rates and Pressure Drops Flow Rates and Pressures Calculating Pressure Loss Due To Friction Bernoulli’s Principle Key Information to Remember on Hydrostatics and Hydraulics References Training Principles of Adult Learning Safety Training Program Delivery Methods Training Needs Analysis Training Program Development Media Presentations Key Information to Remember on Training References Engineering Economics Simple Interest Compound Interest Future Value of Money Loan Balance Time Value of Money Series Compound Amount Factor Sinking Fund Factor Capital Recovery Factor Series Present Worth Factor Summary Reference Management Theories Management Theories McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y Herzberg Motivational Theory The Deming Cycle Management by Objectives Contingency Theory Systems Theory Chaos Theory Management Styles Key Information to Remember on Management Theories References Accident Causation and Investigation Techniques Domino Theory Human Factors Theory Accident/Incident Theory Epidemiological Theory Systems Theory Energy Release Theory Behavior Theory Combination Theory Modern Causation Model Near-Miss Relationship Accident Investigation Procedures Fact Finding Interviews Fault Tree Analysis Multilinear Events Sequencing Method Report of Investigation References Worker’s Compensation History of Worker’s Compensation in the United States Current Worker’s Compensation Laws Coverage Exemptions Worker’s Compensation Premiums Key Information to Remember on Worker’s Compensation Reference Ergonomics Definitions NIOSH Lifting Equation Horizontal Component Vertical Component Distance Component Asymmetry Component Frequency Component Coupling Component Lifting Index Job Analysis Worksheet Example Problems Key Information to Remember on Ergonomics References Construction Safety Excavation Electrical Safety in Construction Scaffolds Fall Protection and Prevention in Construction Cranes and Derrick Safety (29 CFR 1926.550) Welding, Cutting, and Brazing (29 CFR 1926.350–353) Hand and Power Tool Safety (29 CFR 1910 Subpart P) Housekeeping (29 CFR 1926.25) Key Information to Remember on Construction Safety References Risk Management Definitions Risk Management Process Key Information to Remember on Risk Management References Hazardous Materials Management Hazardous Materials Hazardous Waste Basic Chemistry Review Defi nitions Related to Matter Periodic Table of the Elements Measurements of Concentrations Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Properties Physical Hazards Health Hazards Associated with Hazardous Materials Classification of Hazardous Materials Hazardous Waste Operations References Radiation Safety Ionizing Radiation Particle Radiation Electromagnetic Radiation Radiation Basics Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation Description of Ionizing Radiation Units Types of Radioactive Decay Radioactive Half-Life Radiation Control Methods Personal Protective Equipment OSHA Exposure Standards Nonionizing Radiation Appendix A: BCSP Supplied Equations Appendix B: OSHA Regional and Area Offices Appendix C: Conversions and Standards Index

About the Author :
W. David Yates was born in Morton, Mississippi, and lived most of his childhood in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. He earned a BS in Health Care Services from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois; an MS in Hazardous Materials Management from Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi; and a PhD in Environmental Science from Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Yates served for 10 years in the United States Navy as a preventive medicine technician. Dr. Yates currently serves in the Army National Guard as a safety and occupational health officer. In his civilian career, Dr. Yates has had his own professional consulting firm, has served as the safety and mission assurance manager for Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, and is currently serving as the corporate safety director for Bodine Services of the Midwest, Decatur, Illinois. He is a certified safety professional (CSP) with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Dr. Yates has extensive knowledge and experience in hazardous material management, safety programs management, indoor air quality, ventilation, noise and sound, and industrial hygiene sampling and analysis. Dr. Yates' e-mail address is dyates@bodineservices.com. Bodine Services of the Midwest home page is http://www.bodineservices.com.