320 Pages
89 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
320 Pages
89 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
This book explores the history behind the development of modern safety and health practices, tracing the contributions of individuals, governments, organizations, and significant events that shaped the field. From the devastation of fires and diseases to the evolution of transportation and equipment, the book highlights the lessons learned and the sacrifices made to protect people, property, and... Read more
1. People. 2. Government. 3. Organizations and Professionalism. 4. Products and Equipment. 5. Transportation. 6. Major Events. 7. Theories and Methods. 8. Diseases and Health. 9. Fires. 10. Policy, Procedures and Research. 11. Publications. 12. Humor, General Interest, Music.
Biography
Roger L. Brauer is a safety engineering expert based in the United States. He earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Safety Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Ergonomics from Valparaiso University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), USA. Dr. Brauer spent 20 years at the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory and taught as an adjunct professor at UIUC. He later led the Board of Certified Safety Professionals as Technical and Executive Director. A Fellow of the American Society of Safety Engineers, he authored 12 books and holds two patents as a licensed Professional Engineer.
