Fire Safety Management Handbook

Daniel E. Della-Giustina

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CRC Press Inc
07 February 2014

Fire services; Occupational & industrial health & safety

Safety managers today are required to go beyond compliance with the latest fire codes to implement proactive fire safety management programs that improve profitability. By reducing property loss insurance premiums and fostering an efficient work environment to help realize quality gains, safety managers can add to the bottom line; however, they need a solid understanding of the duties and responsibilities for which they are accountable.

The Fire Safety Management Handbook is every safety manager’s must-have guide for developing a successful fire safety management program. Emphasizing proactive fire safety activities that achieve optimal results, the text presents the key elements that comprise an effective fire safety management program, including a basic knowledge of:

Types and functions of fire control equipment Identification and control of hazardous materials Homeland security during disasters and emergencies Fire chemistry, building construction, and efforts to reduce losses due to fire Commonly installed fire detection systems and their maintenance and inspection National Fire Codes (NFPA) and federal, state, and local legislation and enforcement Available resources, fire safety organizations, and the United States Fire Administration (USFA)

To provide current and future safety professionals with a better understanding of emergency management within the fire safety discipline, each chapter of the Third Edition includes learning objectives at the beginning and questions at the end. Case studies have been added, codes and standards have been updated, and a new chapter on emergency response planning has been included. Plus, a school fire safety plan that can be used as a template is now part of the appendices.

By: Daniel E. Della-Giustina
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 589g
ISBN: 9781482221220
ISBN 10: 1482221225
Pages: 279
Publication Date: 07 February 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgments. Preface. Case Study Model. Major Organizations Involved in the Field of Fire Safety. Fire Chemistry. Essential Elements. Identification and Control of Materials Considered Hazardous. Building Construction. Fire Detection Systems. Fire Control Systems. Care, Maintenance, and Inspection. Legal Aspects, Organization, and Legislation. Emergency Response Planning for Safety Professionals. The United States Fire Administration. Homeland Security. Appendices. Glossary/Fire Terms. Index.

Daniel E. Della-Giustina, Ph.D is professor for the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA. A professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, he has published over 152 articles and 19 textbooks in the discipline of safety, health, and environmental studies; presented scholarly papers at numerous national and international conferences; and appeared as an expert witness in safety and health liability cases for the past 30 years. He holds a Ph.D and educational specialist degree from Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA and a MA and BA from American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, where he also currently serves on the Board of Trustees.

Reviews for Fire Safety Management Handbook

"""Dr. Della-Guistina hit another ""home run"" with this edition of the Fire Safety Management Handbook.This text should be in the library of every safety professional with responsibilities. …encompasses everything a safety or fire professional needs to know about fire safety in one text.""–Thomas D. Schneid, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA ""I feel that the comprehensive nature of this book will equip the reader with the basic fundamentals necessary within the field of fire safety and hazardous materials in the workplace.""—James T. Culligan, Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania, USA ""Dr. Della-Giustina's textbook is an excellent reference for all safety professionals involved in fire safety management. It includes all important elements that comprise an effective fire safety management program. Examples of case studies give an additional strength to this textbook. Overall, this textbook is an excellent reference to be used by safety professional in developing and implementing an effective fire safety management programs."" —Vladislav Kecojevic, West Virginia University, USA ""I found this edition of the Fire Safety Management Handbook to be a safety professionals ""go to"" guide to developing a comprehensive and effective fire safety management program for an organization. It encompasses everything a safety professional needs to know about fire safety in one document."" —Cheryl Kennedy, New York City Transit"