Workplace Safety & Health

Articles

"Improving Safety Programs through Total Quality" by Michael B. Weinstein. Occupational Hazards, August 1996, p. 42-46.
–Teaches total quality management techniques and how to address safety program improvement.

"Safety First: Computers to the Rescue" by Sandra E. O’Connel. Human Resources Magazine, June 1995, p. 45.
–Discusses issues associated with protecting workers from known and potential hazards as well as implementation challenges and benefits.

"Total Quality Approach to Safety Management" by Michael B Weinstein. Professional Safety, July 1996, p. 18-22.
–Outlines how to bridge the gap between total quality management and practical safety applications. Compares successes and failures of traditional programs.

Books

Boissevain, Andrea L.,. and Massey, Charles, Issues in the Workplace. Ergonomics Incorporated, 1997.
–Gives a comprehensive compilation of information on environmental considerations facing small businesses including air quality, bioaerosols, lead, trauma disorders, and sounds and vibrations.

Geller, E. Scott, Practical Behavior-Based Safety: Step-by-Step Methods to Improve Your Workplace. J.J. Keller & Associations, 1997.
–Offers practical ways in which behavior-based feedback can be utilized to incorporate safety into a company’s overall management system.

Hartnett, John, OSHA in the Real World: How to Maintain Workplace Safety While Keeping Your Competitive Edge. Merritt Company, 1996.
–Provides advice on complying with technical requirements including OSHA compliance forms and disk.

Imrhan, Sheik, Help! My Computer Is Killing Me!: Your Complete Guide to Preventing Aches and Pains in the Computer Workplace. Taylor Publishing, 1996.
–Teaches workers how to overcome inconveniences and prevent pains from happening in the first place.

Leigh, J. Paul, Causes of Death in the Workplace. Quorum Books, 1995.
–Describes how to improve knowledge and the working environment while providing an in-depth look at job hazards in 324 industries.

OSHA Handbook for Small Businesses. U.S. Government Printing Office, 1996. (213) 239-9844.
–Discusses how to develop a profitable strategy to handle safety and health issues. Suggests workplace programs, how to conduct self-inspections and how to involve management and employees.

Organizations

National Resource Safety Center. 1800 Deere Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705. (800) 468-4296.info@nrsc.com
http://www.nrsc.com
–Provides extensive information on safety and health for business owners including videos, books, OSHA training and safety training. Videos can be rented for a small fee.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA, 200 Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20210. (800) 321-OSHA.
http://www.osha.gov/outreach.html
–OSHA runs programs and provides assistance to help small businesses comply with federal safety regulations.