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Essentials of Firefighting.......2007-03-08
This manual helps not only the new recruit, but the veteren firefighter to enhance their basic training or to review techniques on tasks & operations.
this is a very good book........2005-08-12
i've taught the fire academy using the textbook. it is a very good book for beginning firefighters as well as those who been firefighters for a while.
jim davis
Great Read.......2003-03-01
I recently joined a volunteer fire department and this book
truly helped me through the six months probationary period.
Great!!.......2002-12-02
This is a must have for anyone who aspires to being a firefighter. Vivid descriptions, Helpful tips, How-to Skill Sheets, and Clear illustrations help the student master otherwise difficult material. I'm currently going through firefighting class and would not be able to live without this book.
Firefighter Review.......2002-04-22
The book is excellent in its layout. Is easy to follow and is a very imformative piece of necessary literature for any firefighter taking firefighter 1. Is very informative on NFPA regulations and guidelines. I was impressed with the detail that was given in the book, our instructor was impressed with this book as well.
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Over the years, the National Electrical Code® has grown in volume and complexity. This updated edition utilizes visualization to present a complete, concise, and easy-to-understand exploration of the 2005 Edition of the NEC®. Each highly-detailed illustration offers insight into Code requirements and is enhanced by clearly written text blocks that read quickly and with little effort. Includes coverage of fundamental provisions, followed by Code requirements relevant to specific types of occupancies. Intended as an indispensable supplement to the NEC®, this book translates the sometimes vague and complex language of the Code into clearer, cleaner, and simpler terms.
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not what I expected, but worth the price.......2007-08-09
Miller's book starts where the revised edition of Rex Cauldwell's excellent Wiring a House (For Pros by Pros) ends. Unless you are an electrician or similarly experienced, you might want to start with Cauldwell's book.
Upside: Illustrated 2005 NEC is readable. I started at the beginning and progressed through the book, reading and studying illustrations in detail where needed, just scanning material I knew well. To me, this is important: Miller gave an example and an illustration immediately after every topic I found difficult to understand from a first reading. He didn't miss one. Lots of painless learning in a small amount of time. Virtually every topic is cross-referenced to the 2005 NEC. References are set off at the end of paragraphs so they don't interfere with the flow of descriptions. Color (two shades of blue) is effectively used. For example, each statement in a descriptive series is lettered with a blue bullet and there are corresponding blue bullet letters with blue lines pointing to the relevant part of an accompanying illustration or illustrations (it's more effective than my description of it).
In addition to being readable, Illustrated 2005 NEC can, with some effort, be used for reference. I wish it had a better index, but a few tries and some scanning took me to an answer for many of my queries. I found several (illustrated) answers I have been seeking: Do two one-pole circuit breakers in a single breaker position have to have a handle tie to count as one hand operation against the not-more-than-six-hand-operations disconnect rule? Can you feed the busses of a subpanel through a two-pole circuit breaker (back-fed device) rather than the lugs if you don't have a master breaker? Answers to all my questions were cross-referenced to the correct NEC article, table, or subtopic.
Downside: I was disappointed when I first thumbed Illustrated 2005 NEC. I did not expect "Illustrated" to mean so many clothes closets complete with hangers, cute cabinets, room dividers, sinks, stoves, toasters, and so on. They illustrate the book but they do not illustrate the NEC. I was surprised at the number of pages devoted to calculations worksheets; that probably isn't a downside to professional electricians. Topics I had expected were missing or skimpy (viz., I wanted a much better treatment of subpanels). Finally, there is the cost, over $50 when I bought it in mid-2007.
I bought Miller's book with my very first copy of the NEC. For all my whining, I am glad I spent the money. I would have given Illustrated 2005 NEC four-&-one-half stars if I could have.
Helpful.......2007-03-23
This book is a great companion to the NEC 2005 codebook. It's a HUGE help.
NEC 2005 Guide Overview.......2007-02-16
I found the book a good reference for electrical wiring and NEC 2005.
Basically the book is targeted to electricians and installers. I failed to find any information on calculations of available short-circuit current (ASC) for service equipment. Industrial installations versus the code was not well addressed in book. In doing calculations of commercial and dwelling units one deals a lot with NEC Table 220.55 and the associated FNPs (foot notes). These FNPS are horrible cumbersome to explain the solution when dealing with multiple Ranges with different values of range's KWs. The author did vey litle in explaining and expanding this area of the code.
Joseph
A good place to start your wiring job.......2007-01-17
My review is from a handyman perspective, rather than an electrician's.
The 442 page Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code® is organized into 5 sections: fundamental provisions, single-family homes and townhouses, multi-family dwellings, commercial buildings, and special occupancies, areas, and equipment (health care facilities, elevators, churches, etc.) Homeowner's can stop on page 188, the end of the single-family dwelling section.
The primary feature of this Guide is the picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words approach. See Customer Photos for an actual example from the book. The book describes each NEC "rule" in English, and further explains it through a captioned drawing. This writing style makes it easier to understand the material.
Here are the types of questions answered by this book:
1. How close to an outlet box does the first cable staple (or equivalent) have to be?
2. How tightly can you bend 12/2 NM cable around corners?
3. Is it OK to use 20-amp rated receptacles on 15-amp circuits, and vice-versa?
4. Attaching a ground wire to a steel box, and what kind of screws cannot be used.
5. How are you supposed to staple cables to studs when the cables were fished through a finished wall to a new outlet box?
6. What amp circuit must be used for bathroom receptacles, and what else can be on that circuit?
7. Does a laundry area require a dedicated circuit of a specific amperage?
The Guide answers these and hundreds of other questions. If you plan on getting an electrical permit, this book will help you pass inspection.
Even without an inspection, it would be comforting to know that tried-and-true installation techniques were used in the house we're remodeling. If you are planning on any but the simplest of wiring jobs, this Guide would be a good start.
needs work.......2007-01-10
They need to find an editor that has a eye for details. I found numerous mistakes, and references to sections of the code book that the code book editors changed. The book will help you learn the NEC code, but just reading the code book will do the same. The text book won't help too much on the state exam since you can't bring it in. The calculations sections relies heavily on a work sheet that you cannot bring into the test site. Its nice to have, but no use with the exam. The diagrams and illustrations have letter marking that have corresponding informational paragraphs, but i found them to be list in a convenient circular pattern instead of listed in an easy to follow line-of-thinking method. You have to have it for your class, so just pay them the money and work some overtime to pay for it. It is my opinion that it is overpriced.
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Because warehouses typically contain no dangerous machines or high-risk operations, employers and employees often develop a false sense of safety and security. With this book, you will learn how to proactively develop formal safety programs and reduce the number of safety incidents and losses that occur in your warehouse environment. Warehouse Safety discusses such topics as the nature of warehouse operations and safety statistics and examines the components of an effective safety program, including meetings, job safety observation, and safety incentives.
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Every Warehouse should have this book........2001-12-12
This is an outstanding book on safety issues related to warehousing. Covering lift truck safety, dock safety, fire safety, storage, material handling, ergonomics, lockout/tagout, and others. The book is comprehensive yet very easy to read. Good use of photos and graphics. Anyone involved in running a warehouse should read this book.
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Supervisor's Guide to Food Safety and Sanitation
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This new, full color guide contains the “must know” information about food safety and sanitation in the food service industry. Geared to the industry supervisor, this book is designed to give you the key concepts and details you need to ensure safe food. Also available in Spanish! Food Safety and Sanitation Management; Hazards to Food Safety; Factors That Affect Foodborne Illnesses; Following the Food Product Flow; The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) System; Facilities, Equipment, and Utensils; Cleaning and Sanitizing Operations; Environmental Sanitation and Maintenance; Accident Prevention and Crisis Management; Education and Training; and Food Safety Regulations. For food service industry managers. Serves as an effective learning tool for any food handling facility from supermarkets to care centers to restaurants. Can be used to prepare for any one of the national certification exams or as a teaching tool for training on the basics of food safety.
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Material Safety Data Sheets: The Writer's Desk Reference
Richard P. Molinelli , and
Michael J. Reale
Manufacturer: Hill & Garnett Pub
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Extremely helpful.......2000-04-01
This book helps a reader navigate the maze known as Material Safety Data Sheets. As anyone who has ever faced the daunting task of completing these knows, these are very difficult to understand, even to the most brilliant of minds. With the help of this book, any MSDS novice can understand the essential elements of any of these forms. Although, it is somewhat dry, the content of the book has earned it place on my desk.
Book Description
This is the drug guide preferred by physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists - and all health care professionals who need accurate, easily accessed information about their patients' medications.
Comprehensive, yet user-friendly, this handy resource includes important clinical implications for hundreds of drugs, including adverse reactions, interactions and side effects. Includes over 45 new approved drugs included as approved by the FDA and over 200 updates.
All health care professionals and students.
Book Description
This Fourth Edition of the Quick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing has been revised significantly, including 100 new chemicals and approximately 1000 more selection recommendations compared to previous editions. The color-coded tables of recommendations containing 16 representative protective clothing materials have been updated by replacing two of the barriers.
The best-selling pocket guide now includes 700 chemicals, additional synonyms, CAS numbers, risk codes and special notations to alert the user. A section on chemical warfare agents and selection recommendations of protective clothing against chemical warfare agents, have also been added in this edition.
The Quick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing, Fourth Edition is an essential field guide for spill responders, safety engineers, industrial hygienists, chemists and chemical engineers, purchase agents, sales people, and workers in all industries.
Customer Reviews:
excellent CDs.......2007-08-27
These tapes are an excellent way to review EMT subjects. I highly recommend them.
#1 NREMT Study Product.......2007-03-18
I used many study products for NREMT test. This was by far the best in my opinion. It puts you in the mindset and they talk you through all kinds of issues. Great Great CD's.
EMT Lectures.......2007-03-06
This series of lectures is great. I'm an EMT II and was looking for something to help solidify those basic skills. This was it. The speakers cover alot of ground and go into great detail but keep it interesting. I've been an EMT for 5 years now and I still learned a lot from these guys. Great product, highly recomend it.
Excellent CDs but NO Hard Cover Study Guide!.......2007-01-08
When I ordered this product, I expected to receive it as advertised: Audio Lecture and Hardcover Study Guide. It arrived with only the audio CDs. When I contacted Amazon about the missing hardcover study guide, they sent a replacement shipment of the audio CDs...which I already had. No study guide. Upon contacting them again, they said there was nothing they could do except to give me a 30% discount if I keep the product or 100% if I returned it. They failed to explain why I could not get the study guide.
I have chosen to keep the audio CDs because they are FANTASTIC. With the exception of the confusion with Amazon, I would definitely recommend this. The CDs are informative and provide clear explanations of all the major points of the EMT-B course.
Fantastic Lectures!.......2007-01-01
Due to a shipping mistake, I am still waiting on my hardcover study guide so this review is just for the Audio CDs.
I was totally impressed as I listened to the lectures. The CDs are not one guy sitting behind a microphone droning through a book. There are three gentlemen who speak with very clear voices and, while following a curriculum, they sound as if they are speaking ad-lib so it is not boring at all. This is a fantastic way to learn because you can pop the CD in while you are driving, jogging, etc. As long as you are already familiar with very *basic* medical terminology, you will have no problem keeping up with the lectures. This is a must for anyone studying to be an EMT-B!
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Code Compliance for Advanced Technology Facilities: A Comprehensive Guide for Semiconductor and other Hazardous Occupancies
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Facilities which utilize hazardous liquids and gases represent a significant potential liability to the owner, operator, and general public in terms of personnel safety and preservation of assets. It is obvious that a catastrophic incident or loss of property or personnel is to be avoided at all costs. This book was conceived to give the reader a guide to understanding the requirements of the various codes and regulations that apply to the design, construction and operation of facilities utilizing hazardous materials in their processes.
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