This up-to-date and practical teaching resource makes the theories and principles of construction safety and health useful in a real-world setting, and integrates up-to-the-minute research throughout. Direct and straightforward, CONSTRUCTION SAFETY &amp; HEALTH, 2/e focuses on the specific needs of modern construction professionals and on the requirements set forth by OSHA and other regulators., Each chapter focuses on one key area of concern, and chapters are sequenced to reflect the typical organization of college-level construction safety and health courses. Extensive updates include: LEED accreditation; effects of design on construction safety; new material on ergonomics, human factors, and behavior-based safety; and much more. Every chapter includes review questions, listings of key terms and concepts, and activities promoting critical thinking, discussion, and hands-on application. Student resources are available on the companion website www.pearsonhighered.com/careersresources/ .

Construction Safety & Health

Science & Math

Goetsch, David

Technology

Pearson

The only complete, up-to-date guide to construction project management that fully aligns with the latest PMBOK standards. Project Management for Construction is the up-to-date guide to construction-specific project management that fully reflects the latest standards in the "Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK). Unlike competitive texts, it covers not just project management process skills, but also crucial people skills such as teambuilding, communication, conflict management, leadership, motivation, decision-making, and negotiation. Topics covered include: project integration, scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, HR management, communication management, risk management, and procurement management. Readers will find up-to-date project management information related to LEED and green building construction, as well as introductions to all leading approaches to cost estimating, including CSI divisions, R.S. Means Assemblies Cost Data, and UNIFORMAT divisions. Throughout, key concepts are supported with a comprehensive package of pedagogical material, and teaching/learning aids provided in no other construction project management text. Teaching and Learning Experience This book will help construction professionals quickly master the best practices of construction project management. It provides: <ul>
<li> Comprehensive construction-specific coverage fully aligned to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK): Thoroughly in accordance with the latest standards in the "Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK), and focused entirely on construction — not a generic text that only touches on construction in passing </li>
<li> Up-to-date coverage of the latest construction industry trends as they relate to project management: Addresses important trends such as LEED and green construction, as well as all leading forms of cost estimation </li>
<li> Hands-on focus, comprehensive pedagogical tools, and support for flexible approaches to teaching and learning: Supported by comprehensive pedagogical tools, and designed for both classroom and online learning in a wide range of programs </li> </ul>

Project Management for Construction

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

The complete, up-to-date guide to project management for engineering and technology that fully reflects the latest PMBOK standards. Project Management for Engineering and Technology is the up-to-date guide to engineering and technology-specific project management that fully reflects the latest standards in the "Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK). Unlike competitive texts, it covers not just project management process skills, but also crucial people skills such as negotiation, personal time management, change management, diversity, and overcoming adversity. Topics covered include: scheduling, cost estimating, budgets, human resources, communication, procurement, quality plans, risk management, team building, project monitoring/control, and closeout. Readers will find up-to-date case studies related to the full spectrum of engineering and technology projects, including design, manufacturing, quality improvement, and process development. They will master skills they can apply in assignments ranging from the design and manufacture of the largest jetliner to the smallest circuit board. Every chapter contains a case study that illustrates the complexities and challenges of real-world engineering and technology projects, and shows why effective project management is so critical. Teaching and Learning Experience This book will help engineering and technology professionals quickly master project management best practices. It provides: <ul>
<li> Comprehensive engineering and technology-specific coverage fully aligned to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK): Thoroughly in accordance with the latest standards in the "Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK), and focused entirely on engineering and technology </li>
<li> Up-to-date coverage of realistic engineering and technology projects and project management challenges: Illuminates the specific realities of engineering and technology project management, with realistic case studies of complex, challenging projects throughout </li>
<li> Hands-on focus, comprehensive pedagogical tools, and support for flexible approaches to teaching and learning: Supported by comprehensive pedagogical tools, and designed for both classroom and online learning in a wide range of programs </li> </ul>

Project Management for Engineering and Technology

Today's concise, up-to-date guide to basic safety and health in the workplace. Basics of Occupational Safety, Second Edition is today's most complete, concise, and up-to-date basic guide to the most critical aspects of occupational safety and health. Designed to be a highly-effective teaching and learning tool for both classroom and on-line settings, it contains helpful pedagogy supported by comprehensive web content and resources. It concisely addresses all applicable standards from OSHA, NIOSH, and other US federal and state government regulatory agencies, and covers a wide range of new and emerging trends. Up-to-the-minute coverage includes: emerging roles of safety professionals, the safety professional’s role in product recalls, maintenance requirements of NFPA 70E-2009 for electric shock, “hot work,” nanoscale materials in industrial hygiene, global harmonization of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, MRSA in the workplace, and establishing a safety-first corporate culture. Teaching and Learning Experience This concise book will prepare students for occupational and safety health responsibilities in today's complex environments. <ul>
<li> Concise, focused, basic coverage of the field's latest issues and trends: Thoroughly prepares students for current and future realities in the field of occupational safety and health </li>
<li> Supported with exceptional pedagogical features: Includes well-crafted chapter summaries, key terms and concepts, review questions, and many boxed features </li>
<li> Combines theory and principles in realistic settings: Focuses on the new challenges of occupational safety and health in global workplace environments, and the changing roles of safety/health professionals</li> </ul>

Basics of Occupational Safety, The

For courses in quality management, quality engineering, quality technology, and continuous process improvement in universities, colleges, community colleges, and corporate environments A comprehensive, practical look at how to become an effective quality manager and decision maker focused on improving the quality of people, processes, products, and the work environment on a continual basis Current and future quality managers and decision makers gain the knowledge and skills they need to achieve organizational excellence. With a focus on continually developing the quality of people, processes, products, and the work environment, it covers all pertinent quality-related topics, including: an overview of quality, quality and global competitiveness, strategic alliances, establishing a culture of quality, customer satisfaction and quality, employee empowerment, leadership and change management, team building and teamwork, education and training for quality, overcoming internal politics and conflict, quality tools, problem solving and decision making, quality function deployment, statistical process control, continual improvement methods, such as six sigma, lean, and lean six sigma), benchmarking, just-in-time/lean manufacturing, and implementing quality. The new edition features an improved artwork package; updated critical-thinking activities; and new material on managing quality in the supply chain, change to ISO 9000-2015, Lean, and Lean Six Sigma, QFD, SPC.

Quality Management for Organizational Excellence: Introduction to Total Quality

Davis, Stanley

Up-to-date issues and standards relating to construction safety. Construction Safety and the OSHA Standards prepares students to handle all of the safety, health, and compliance responsibilities of even the largest construction projects. In addition to providing current coverage of the latest information and requirements in the OSHA standards for construction (29 CFR 1926, Subparts A through Z plus AA and CC), the text also includes essential safety topics not covered in the standards, such as accident causation theories and ethics and safety. Included are chapter summaries, key terms and concepts, review questions, critical thinking activities, and application activities to ensure understanding of the topics presented in each chapter. The Second Edition includes important new coverage and updating throughout, including a new chapter on innovative approaches to construction safety that go beyond just compliance (new Chapter 3).

Construction Safety and the OSHA Standards

For courses in industrial safety and industrial safety and health. Complete guide to basic workplace safety, across technical fields The Basics of Occupational Safety fills the need for a practical teaching resource introducing students to the basics of workplace safety. In his hallmark easy-to-read style, Goetsch examines the latest standards of OSHA, NIOSH, and other US regulatory bodies in the context of new and emerging industry trends. The text suits students in secondary and postsecondary technical programs who need one occupational safety course, such as students of manufacturing, welding, carpentry, and electronics. The 3rd edition is a major revision encompassing new and revised regulations and other updates of importance to students of occupational safety and health.

Basics of Occupational Safety, The (What's New in Trades & Technology)

Occupational Health and Safety for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers

Ozon, Gene

Pearson Canada

For courses in industrial safety and mechanical technology. Most complete guide to OSHA standards, for tomorrow’s practitioners Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers provides a practical teaching resource preparing future safety and health professionals to practice in an age of rising global competition and technological change. In addition to covering OSHA standards and all core safety and health topics, Goetsch explores critical safety issues not covered in OSHA. The text suits postsecondary students of safety engineering, safety management, or occupational safety, plus students who need a comprehensive safety and health course. The 9th edition is a major revision encompassing new and revised regulations and other updates of importance to students of occupational safety and health.

Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers (What's New in Trades & Technology)

Economics

<h2>Brief Table of Contents</h2> <div class="c-section-headers-non-traditional-number-list_container"> <h3>PART I: PHILOSOPHY AND CONCEPTS</h3> <ul> <li>The Total Quality Approach to Quality Management: Achieving Organizational Excellence</li> <li>Quality and Global Competitiveness</li> <li>Strategic Management: Planning and Execution for Competitive Advantage</li> <li>Quality Management, Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility</li> <li>Partnering and Strategic Alliances</li> <li>Quality Culture: Changing Hearts, Minds, and Attitudes</li> <li>Customer Satisfaction, Retention, and Loyalty</li> <li>Employee Empowerment</li> <li>Leadership and Change</li> <li>Team Building and Teamwork</li> <li>Effective Communication</li> <li>Education and Training</li> <li>Overcoming Politics, Negativity, and Conflict in the Workplace</li> <li>ISO 9000 and Total Quality: The Relationship</li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline"> <h3>PART II: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES</h3> </li> <li>Overview of Total Quality Tools</li> <li>Problem Solving and Decision Making</li> <li>Quality Function Deployment</li> <li>Optimizing and Controlling Processes Through Statistical Process Control</li> <li>Continual Improvement Methods with Six Sigma, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, and More</li> <li>Benchmarking</li> <li>Just-in-Time/Lean Manufacturing (JIT/Lean)</li> <li>Implementing Total Quality Management</li> </ul> </div>

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Construction Safety & Health

Project Management for Construction

Project Management for Engineering and Technology

Basics of Occupational Safety, The

Quality Management for Organizational Excellence: Introduction to Total Quality

Construction Safety and the OSHA Standards

Basics of Occupational Safety, The (What's New in Trades & Technology)

Occupational Health and Safety for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers

Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers (What's New in Trades & Technology)

Quality Management for Organizational Excellence: Introduction to Total Quality