Beschreibung:
A must-have guide for current and future safety professionals, the third edition of this practical handbook presents the key elements of an effective fire safety management program; explains the types and functions of fire control equipment.
Acknowledgments. Preface. Case Study Model. Major Organizations Involved in the Field of Fire Safety. Fire Chemistry. Essential Elements. Identification and Control of Materials Considered Hazardous. Building Construction. Fire Detection Systems. Fire Control Systems. Care, Maintenance, and Inspection. Legal Aspects, Organization, and Legislation. Emergency Response Planning for Safety Professionals. The United States Fire Administration. Homeland Security. Appendices. Glossary/Fire Terms. Index.