Practical and easy to understand, this book is an essential text for anyone who aspires to work in process technology. Through a hands-on approach and direct writing style, the author succinctly covers all of the safety and regulatory issues essential to the industry. In addition, relevant topics such as OSHA regulations and analyzer technology are discussed in detail. Each chapter includes learning objectives, a list of the key terms, a chapter summary, and review questions. This thoroughly revised Second Edition also includes a chapter specific to OSHA and DOT, upgraded artwork, and relevant articles to enhance your understanding and demonstrate real world relevance.Content: Front Matter Preface Table of Contents1. The Process Employee's Role in Safety, Health, and Environment2. History of the Safety and Health Movement3. Accidents and Human Error4. Hazard Recognition5. Toxic Hazards and Blood-Borne Pathogens6. Fire and Fire Hazards7. Hazards of Pressure, Steam, and Electricity8. Noise and Vibration Hazards9. Hazards of Temperature10. Hazards of Process Sampling11. Engineering Control of Hazards12. Administrative Control of Hazards13. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)14. Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)15. Respiratory Protection16. Process Safety Management (PSM)17. The Permit System18. Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER)19. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)20. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)21. Stress, Drugs, and Violence22. Hurricanes, Plant Security Glossary ReferencesIndex