Legal Liabilities in Safety and Loss Prevention: A Practical Guide, Third Edition

ISBN-13: 9781138501690 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 390 str.

Thomas D. Schneid

Opis

This book clarifies basic questions about legal liability, how to minimize, prevent, and identify legal risks. This revised edition will address all of the changes in the laws as well as providing guidance on how to achieve and maintain compliance.

Spis treści

Overview and History. OSHA Enforcement. OSHA Requirements. Employer's Rights. Managing an Effective Safety and Loss Prevention Program. Criminal Sanctions. OSHA Standards and Requirements. Legislation and Trends. Safety and Loss Prevention and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Legal Liabilities Under Workers' Compensation Laws. Protecting Your Organization or Company. Personal Liability for Safety and Loss Prevention Professionals. Other Legal Considerations. Safety and Labor. Other Laws Impacting the Safety Function. References. Appendix A: Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Appendix B: OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP). Appendix C: OSHA Penalties. Appendix D: Filing a Charge of Discrimination. Appendix E: OSHA Online Complaint Form.