Addressing everything from the history of the federal agencies that enforce the regulations to the requirements of the regulations themselves, this new book provides facility managers with a comprehensive instruction manual for understanding and complying with the major Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

What are the roles and responsibilities of facilities managers? -- Introduction to the occupational safety and health administration -- Regulations, agencies, and resources -- Respiratory protection program -- Site security -- The environmental management system -- Hazardous waste management -- Hazardous waste training -- Asbestos -- Safety meetings -- Hazard communication standard -- Hazardous waste operations and emergency response -- Compliance with occupational health and environmental regulations -- General safety topics.