by Shane Henson — April 11, 2012—The second edition of The Safety Professionals Handbook, published by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), is now available as a valuable tool to promote workplace safety.
According to ASSE, the handbook brings safety, health and environmental (SH&E) professionals an updated and expanded body of knowledge that is intended to be a vast source of information for all segments of the diverse safety profession.
The 81-chapter publication includes significant revisions to almost all of the 79 chapters from the first edition. There is new information as well as updates on:
- Environmental and Engineering Management Systems
- Information Management Systems
- Substance abuse prevention and workers compensation
- The aging workforce
- OSHA Training Requirements
- OSHA Outreach Training Program
- New approaches and updated regulatory requirements
The new edition also includes two new chapters, “Sustainability and the SH&E Professional” and “Best Practices in Industrial Hygiene,” and features contributions from more than 100 experienced SH&E professionals.
