The Legal Aspects of Industrial Hygiene and Safety

This book explores legal issues that are encountered by Industrial Hygiene and Safety managers during their careers. The goal is to provide IH/S managers with sufficient knowledge to incorporate legal risk analysis into decision-making and policy development. This book will explore the legal issues that arise and is helpful to new IH/S managers.

Introduction. The Legal Implications of the Employment Relationship. Tort Law and Its Impact on IH/S. Contract Law. The Administrative Law System. Criminal Law Aspects of IH/S. Employment Litigation. Workers Compensation. The Consequences of Injury or Illness. IH/S Documents and Records. Legal Research and Risk Analysis.