About the Book:

A major thrust of this book is to provide a simple guide in the multidisciplinary areas of environment, art and science of health and safety. The book is meant to meet the requirements of students and professionals interested in the field of environmental protection and safety at the workplace.

Salient Features

·         Presents the material in a simple and lucid style for easy understanding of two different disciplines.

·         Immense use to students and professionals interested in the areas of environmental studies and workplace health and safety.

Contents:

Part I: Environmental Studies

1.            Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies

2.            Natural Resources – Renewable and Non-renewable Resources

3.            Forest Resources

4.            Water Resources

5.            Mineral Resources

6.            Energy Resources

7.            Land Resources

8.            Ecology and Ecosystem

9.            Environmental Pollution and Protection

10.         Solid Waste Management

Part II: Occupational Hazards and Safety

11.        Accident Prevention and Workplace Safety

12.        Occupational Health Hazards and Risk Management

13.        Chemical Hazards

14.        Fire Prevention and Protection

15.         Emergency Planning and Services

 16.        The Factories Act, 1948 – (Health, Safety and Welfare)

About the Author: 

A. M Sarma obtained a Master’s Degree in Labour and Social Welfare, through Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur and also a Degree in Law from the Ranchi University. His thesis entitled “Industrial Relations in Public and Private Sector Undertaking” earned him a Ph.D. from the same University.

            Currently, he is a visiting faculty member in some management institutes and offers specialised training programmes to industral organisations.