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Titles appearing in SciTech Book News — June 2007

Fundamentals of occupational safety and health, 4th ed.

Friend, Mark A. and James P. Kohn.
Government Institutes Inc., ©2007    477 p.    $79.00    T55
978-0-86587-171-7

Friend (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) introduces the principles of accident causation theory, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire prevention, system safety, program management, motivation theories, and behavioral safety. The textbook also discusses safety legislation, workers' compensation, workplace violence, hazardous materials, and terrorism. The fourth edition updates resources and websites. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)