Press Release from National Safety Council, Feb. 23, 2001

February 23, 2001 Contact: Suzanne Dase For Immediate Release National Safety Council Phone: 630-775-2298

NEW BOOK FROM NSC PRESS DELIVERS FUNDAMENTALS FOR NONSAFETY PROFESSIONALS Itasca, Ill. -- The National Safety Council*s NSC Press has published an important new book titled Basics of Safety and Health. Jodey B. Schonfeld, publisher, NSC Press, said, *We have published Basics of Safety and Health especially for the small business manager or nonsafety professional who recognizes the need for implementing a safety process in their small-to-medium sized organization.* Schonfeld directs the publishing arm of the National Safety Council (NSC). *Nonsafety professionals will find that the book is a useful guide to organizing, implementing and managing the safety process with a simple, systematic approach,* Schonfeld stated.

Written by noted human resources professional Neville C. Tompkins, the book originated from the author*s desire to share the lessons he learned over years as a human resources professional. *I learned effective steps for safety implementation the hard way. I wanted to offer nonsafety professionals productive tools to enable them to work with management to develop effective injury prevention activities. The book presents the ideas, steps, and a suggested sequence to embark upon or enhance a company*s injury prevention efforts,* said Tompkins.

How does a nonsafety professional, charged with the task of implementing a safety process, choose the correct methods for program development? *The most effective injury prevention activities are those that are led by management with help from the safety coordinator. Involving employees and management alike in eliminating or controlling workplace hazards is the key to effectiveness in the safety role,* explained Tompkins. (more)

NEW BOOK FROM NSC PRESS - 2 To order Basics of Safety and Health, call 800-621-7619 or your local National Safety Council chapter (outside the U.S., call 630-775-2056). Ask for product #17646-0000, priced at $49.95 for National Safety Council members, $59.95 for nonmembers, plus shipping and handling and applicable sales tax. For a complete chapter listing or membership information, visit the National Safety Council online at www.nsc.org <http://www.nsc.org>.

The National Safety Council is a not-for-profit, nongovernmental, international public service organization dedicated to protecting life and promoting health. The NSC estimates that 4.2 million lives have been saved through improved safety practices since the Council was established in 1913.

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