This 10th edition provides the basic information and resources all first-line supervisors and team leaders need to meet their responsibilities and duties for maintaining safety in the workplace. The text has been revised to reflect changes in organization structure and management philosophies, with emphasis on empowered employees, self-directed teams, and behavior-based safety. This edition features two new chapters: one that addresses the behavior-based safety. This edition features two new chapters: one that addresses the behavior-based approach to safety, including its benefits, principles, and applications; the other explores regulatory issues supervisors need to be aware of, including the most frequently cited OSHA standards. All technical information has been reviewed, revised, and updated by experts from a variety of businesses and industries.

Safety management -- Communication -- Behavior-based safety -- Safety and health training -- Employee involvement -- Safety and health inspections -- Incident investigations -- Industrial hygiene -- Personal protective equipment -- Ergonomics -- Hazard communication -- Regulatory issues -- Machine safeguarding -- Hand tools and portable power tools -- Materials handling and storage -- Electrical safety -- Fire safety.