Safety Engineering, Vol. 28: Prevention of Needless Waste by Fires and Accidents; July-December, 1914 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265535913 ISBN 13: 9780265535912

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Smarter safety from 1914: a practical guide to preventing fires and needless waste.

This historical bulletin gathers early industry insights on accident prevention, fire control, and safer workplaces. Read it to see how safety thinking shaped building rules, machinery safeguards, and emergency response in its era.

The pages illuminate how foremen, managers, and workers approached hazards—from elevators and boilers to belts, gears, and electrical systems. It offers concrete examples, practical approaches, and progress reported by safety bodies of the time, all aimed at reducing loss and injury in busy industrial settings. The book speaks to readers interested in the roots of modern safety practices and the challenges faced by early 20th‑century industries.

• Real-world safety ideas from 1914, including device use and protective measures
• Strategies for preventing fires, explosions, and equipment accidents
• Historical context on building safety, inspections, and training approaches
• Examples of how safety guidance was organized for workers and supervisors

Ideal for readers of industrial safety history, early engineering practice, and anyone curious about the origins of prevention programs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265535913
• ISBN 13: 9780265535912
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 577