Government Institutes: 98 books
Physical Hazard Control
Preventing Injuries in the Workplace
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2011
People deal with physical hazards every day at the workplace, in their homes, on the roadways, and in many other areas. In any situation, people face potential hazards-often more than one hazard in each situation-and these hazards often lead to serious injury. But it is possible to mitigate the effects...
by E. Scott Geller
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2001
This book provides a collection of 28 writings from Scott Geller's regular column in "Industrial Safety and Hygiene News," from Geller's associates at Safety Performance Solutions, and from the American Society of Safety Engineers' annual conferences.
Organized into seven chapters,...
So You're the Safety Director!
An Introduction to Loss Control and Safety Management
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2003
This time-proven favorite provides new safety managers with both the guidelines and the tools they need to understand their responsibilities and establish an effective safety program. So You're the Safety Director is considered indispensable by people who have been given safety-management responsibilities...
Life After the Military
A Handbook for Transitioning Veterans
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2011
Life After the Military discusses the many issues that transitioning veterans are faced with such as finding employment, going back to school, managing finances, special benefits available to veterans, and a host of other issues the transitioning veteran is likely to face when making the move to civilian...
The Wounded Warrior Handbook
A Resource Guide for Returning Veterans
Language: English
Release Date: December 29, 2011
The typical wounded soldier must complete and file twenty-two forms after an active-duty injury. To soldiers and their families coping with the shock and reality of the injuries, figuring out what to do next—even completing tasks that seem easy like submitting paperwork—can be overwhelming and...
Project Management for Environmental, Health and Safety Professionals
18 Steps to Success
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 1998
Learn the project management skills you need to survive as an EH&S professional. This book presents a simple-to-use 18-step approach for effective project management. Each of the three phases are explained in detail, using case studies to illustrate the best tools to use and pitfalls to avoid....
The Military Marriage Manual
Tactics for Successful Relationships
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2010
At a time when divorce and suicide rates are at record levels in the military, The Military Marriage Manual: Tactics for Successful Relationships is an invaluable aid to members of the military and their spouses and families. The book presents advice for couples on a range of issues, both extraordinary...
In Defense of Science
Why Scientific Literacy Matters
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2010
Today, only a few people outside of the scientific community are conversant with the tradition of science and its many breakthroughs. The rest are scientifically illiterate. So say Frank R. Spellman and Joni Price-Bayer, authors of In Defense of Science: Why Scientific Literacy Matters. This book...
by Frank R. Spellman
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2009
Geology for Nongeologists introduces basic concepts in geology: how rocks, minerals, and fossils are classified, how wind, ice, and water have shaped the earth, how mountains are formed, and how volcanoes, geysers, earthquakes, glaciers, and groundwater work to modify the physical structure of Earth....
by William A. Young
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2000
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2000
Updated with the 2000 rules, the Fourth Edition provides shipyard electricians and electrical designers with the step-by-step instruction they need to design and install electrical systems on marine installations, whether shipboard or offshore.
Written for novices, this workbook offers three...
Space Flight
History, Technology, and Operations
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2010
Space exploration has fascinated us since the launch of the first primitive rockets more than 3,000 years ago, and it continues to fascinate us today. The data gathered from such exploration has been hugely instrumental in furthering our understanding of our universe and our world. In Space Flight:...
by James R. Cannon, Franklin D. Richey
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2012
Business aviation is one of America’s most important yet least understood industries. Most organizations (about 85%) operating business aircraft are small and medium-size enterprises. They include a wide range of organizations: state governments, universities, charitable organizations, and all types...
by Frank R. Spellman
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2007
This thoughtful book provides a much-needed look at the vulnerabilities and security of our nation's water sources. Written as a result of 9/11 and in response to the critical needs of water/wastewater plant managers, plant engineers, design engineers, and utility managers, it addresses the need to...
Wetland Mitigation
Mitigation Banking and Other Strategies for Development and Compliance
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 1997
Completely updated to reflect recent legal developments, this practical reference explains those regulations and provides a current, comprehensive look at wetland mitigation options that comply with the regulations, minimize expenses, and avoid repeated delays. You'll learn everything you need to...