Melvin W. First, Charles E. Billings, Morton Corn, Peter S. Lees, Robert L. Harris Jr., and Jack E. Peterson. “Engineering Control of Occupational Safety and Health Hazards: Recommendations for Improving Engineering Practice, Education, and Research.” Cincinnati, OH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1984 [DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 84-102].
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This document is based on a series of workshops conducted to improve engineering practice, education, and research in occupational safety and health. Topics include:
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Historical review of occupational safety and health engineering |
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Impact of occupational safety and health requirements on general engineering practices |
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Occupational safety and health engineering education |
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Engineering research needs |
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Conclusions and recommendations for action |
Possible courses for integration: Manufacturing Processes/Concurrent Engineering, Design
Case studies and examples:
| A | Case study: Chemical Hazards. Regulation of chemicals is discussed. Control measures and methodology are presented. |
| B | Case study: Physical Hazards. The use of engineering controls for physical hazards is discussed. Noise is emphasized. |
| C | Case study: Biological Hazards. Engineering control of bacteria and viruses is stressed. |