The Legal Aspects of Industrial Hygiene and Safety

The Legal Aspects of Industrial Hygiene and Safety, 1st Edition, introduces core legal concepts and processes to industrial hygiene and safety managers. The book prepares professionals to integrate legal risk analysis into daily operational decisions and organizational policy development.

The text addresses foundational areas of law encountered in safety management, such as administrative and contract frameworks. It also examines the legal ramifications of the employment relationship, including workers' compensation and the consequences of workplace injuries or illnesses.

Designed to assist managers as they advance across their careers, the volume provides insight into legal procedures traditionally restricted to attorneys. This perspective equips practitioners to communicate complex safety issues clearly to in-house legal counsel.