Safety in Numbers: Formulas, Examples, and References for Occupational Safety Professionals
Now Available in Hard Copy and as an eBook - 184 Pages
The primary goal of the book is to provide relevant occupational health, safety, and environmental information in a very straightforward, easy to understand, and quick-to-reference format.
This book can also be used as a valuable study aid to prepare for the Board of Certified Safety Professional’s ASP and CSP examinations.
Safety in Numbers Reference Manual
Sections 1 – 16 include over 100 formulas, each with
- A complete description of the equation
- An explanation of the variables
- A description of when and how the equation is used
- A sample problem
Sections 17 – 19 cover
- Physical constants
- Units of measure
- Units conversions
Sections 20 – 34 cover useful terms and definitions
- Health and Safety Academics
- Common Illnesses and Diseases
- Air Quality and Contaminants
- Radiation
- Fire and Explosion
- Risk and Insurance
- Management and Organizations
- Sampling and Analysis
- Hierarchy of Hazard Control
- Famous Theories and Studies
- U.S. Law
- Legal Terms
- Safety Groups and Publications
- Famous Incidents and Events
The author of Safety in Numbers is Scott A. Bergeron. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Management from the National Techno-logical University in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is a registered Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and an active member of the American Society of Safety Engineers.
Mr. Bergeron began transitioning from a mechanical engineer into HSE management over 15 years ago and has progressed through the years into several project and corporate level leadership positions. Most of his career has been spent in the upstream oil and gas industry.
The contents of this book originated from information he began assembling while preparing to take the PE and CSP exams. He credits his success in passing these exams with this preparation and wants to share it with other HSE professionals in hopes that it will help in the advancement of their careers.