For more than 50 years, professionals have relied on the Accident Prevention Manuals for unbiased, well-researched information on best practices in safety and health. The manuals outline industry standards for progressive safety programs and administrative practices reflecting current industry trends and regulations. This powerful resource has become the industry standard for safety programs and progressive administrative practices. This manual includes relevant case studies and completely new chapters on: Homeland Security, Safety & the impact of the law, Indoor air quality, Workplace violence, Safety culture, The safety professional In addition, revised and updated chapters cover: Regulatory history, Loss control programs, Workers' compensation, Safety inspections, Emergency preparedness, Ergonomics, Transportation safety, Incident investigation, Computers and information management