Newly updated, the fourth edition of this bestselling resource addresses the complexities of disaster preparedness and business continuity. This edition includes the latest information on dirty bombs, and other chemical and biological weapons. It also offers updated information on disaster planning and recovery, regulatory influences, and emergency preparedness. This reference speaks to the issues of prevention, as well as controlling the effects of a disaster on a company’s operations. Information is included on how to assess and manage the risk of bioterrorism. In addition, statistics cover various disaster/emergency declarations including for Hurricane Katrina.
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A safety management program that blends management commitment with employee involvement is the key to meeting the myriad safety challenges in any organization. This second addition of a bestseller addresses the complexities of safety management in detail, explaining how to systematically identify, evaluate, and prevent hazards. It elucidates liability and how to better carry out the tasks that ensure a safe working environment. Gustin delineates the rights and responsibilities of employer and employee and outlines the Whistleblower act and its impact. He also covers violence in the workplace, ADA compliance, conducting the safety audit, recordkeeping, safety inspections, and change management.
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The completely revised fourth edition of this best-selling reference addresses the prevention and control of the effects of a disaster on a company's operations. Critical areas covered include contingency planning, loss prevention, facility evacuation, employee training, chain of command, checklists, computer and data protection, bomb threat response, standby power, and self-inspection. Also discussed in depth is the role of the media, providing the facility manager with a framework for enlisting the media's assistance in recovery planning. Every facility should have a copy of this important reference on hand.
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Bioterrorism: A Guide for Facility Managers addresses biological and radiological attacks as well as other forms of terrorism, such as breaches of mail room security and bomb threats. Disaster planning and recovery expert Joseph F. Gustin discusses the steps necessary to prevent attacks, achieve the optimum response to an attack, and recover in the event of an attack. The book includes many "lessons learned" and points out potential pitfalls and mistakes to avoid. Facility and operations managers and human and public resource personnel will all find this to be an invaluable resource for preparing their facilities and organizations to withstand the threats and assaults of terrorists.
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Today's facility manager is faced with a cross-section of job responsibilities and functions. This CD-ROM is a comprehensive, 11-volume reference library that covers, from a facility manager's perspective, everything from water systems, facility assessment, air quality, lighting, boilers, and pumps to asset protection and terrorism. With more than 3,800 pages of text and graphics, the Facility Management Reference Library is an economical training, research, and reference resource. This powerful information tool allows users to print, create custom documents, and easily find information they need.
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Systems & Controls
Manufacturing Engineering
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Cyber Terrorism: A Guide for Facility Managers addresses cyberterrorism and other forms of terrorist activity including mailroom security, bomb threats, and the constant attacks from viruses, hackers, and other invasive programs. Known terrorist groups are identified, discussed, and their disruptive techniques are described. The text covers the necessary steps needed for prevention; the corporation's assessment of vulnerability; and its emergency preparedness, prevention, incident response, and recovery. Containing practical, comprehensive, and effective guidance, this book is written in a straight-forward, reader-friendly format for quick and easy reference.
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Forensic Science - Law
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Addressing all of the "bricks and mortar" issues that make up the core of the facility manager's role, this book provides a multitude of procedures for and examples of cost-effectively managing facility operations. Written in a plain-language, reader-friendly style, it provides a panoramic view of the process by isolating the key areas the facility manager must address, including real estate, space and change management, indoor air quality, emergency preparedness and response planning, communications systems, regulatory mandates, and more. A wealth of illustrations, tables, and graphs are included to facilitate a clear understanding.
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