July 21, 2003—The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently published an updated, hardcover edition of “Basic Safety Administration: A Handbook for the New Safety Specialist” by Fred Fanning.
The handbook provides an introduction to the key elements of a safety program for new or collateral-duty safety specialists with limited professional training. The book explains safety fundamentals such as risk management, human error, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, standards and codes, inspections, accident investigation, fire prevention, and personal protective equipment. In addition, it covers the basic elements of safety programs for hazard communication, confined spaces, bloodborne pathogens, control of hazardous energy, ergonomic injuries, and fleet management. The handbook also introduces OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program.
The book includes new chapters on security programs and staffing, a glossary of safety terms, and 22 appendices providing program checklists, examples, and sample evaluation forms.
A Certified Safety Professional and a Professional Member of ASSE, author Fred Fanning serves as safety director of the U.S. Army’s Maneuver Support Center at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
“Basic Safety Administration: A Handbook for the New Safety Specialist,” order number 4399, is $34.95 for ASSE members, $42.50 for AIHA and ACHMM members, and $49.95 for non-members. To order, contact ASSE Customer Service at 847-699-2929.
