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Handbook of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety in Engineering Design studies the combination of various methods of designing for reliability, availability, maintainability and safety, as well as the latest techniques in probability and possibility modelling, mathematical algorithmic modelling, evolutionary algorithmic modelling, symbolic logic modelling, artificial intelligence modelling, and object-oriented computer modelling, in a logically structured approach to determining the integrity of engineering design.

Handbook of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety in Engineering Design not only encompasses a depth of research into engineering design methods and techniques ranging from quantitative probability theory and expert judgement in Bayesian analysis to qualitative possibility theory, fuzzy logic and uncertainty in Markov analysis; from reliability block diagrams, fault trees, event trees and cause-consequence diagrams to Petri nets, genetic algorithms and artificial neural networks; but it also covers a breadth of research into the concept of integrity in engineering design. Such breadth of research is represented by the inclusion of the topics of reliability and performance, availability and maintainability, and safety and risk, in an overall concept of designing for integrity during the different phases of the engineering design process. These topics add significant value to the theoretical expertise and practical experience of process, chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineers, by considering process engineering design from the point of view of "what should be achieved" to meet criteria for designing for reliability, availability, maintainability and safety.

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Unclear and useless
I was very disappointed after reading this book. I was searching for an up-to-date text on the topics of reliability, availability and maintainability that would clarify relationships between a number of relevant concepts, such asmodeling frameworks (block diagrams, probability graphs, markov models) and solution techniques (factoring, decision diagrams etc).

Unfortunately, this book failed to clarify these relationships and present them in a unifying and clarifying manner. The style of writing was very verbose, repetitive and hard to follow. The solution techniques that were discussed were presented in isolation, with no unifying and clarifying view. Discussion of some solution techniques (such as Binary Decision Diagrams, which were the topic of my PhD dissertation) are on the border of incorrect!

In conclusion, I would not recommend buying this book - after reading it I felt that my understanding of the topics discussed in the book did not significantly improve. As a result, I was forced to search for other resources to learn more about reliability and availability. At the end, I found a number of freely available papers and presentations at [...]which were significantly more clarifying than this overpriced book. ... Read more

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An international review of road safety engineering. This study illustrates the practices/procedures used in the identification of hazardous sites and the development of road/traffic countermeasures. It identifies the sources of accident problems and factors of human behaviour. ... Read more

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Text offers guidance on today's security concerns on the ground and in the air, changes in systems and regulations, new maintenance and flight technologies, and recent accidents. For students. Includes index, references, and review questions. Previous edition: c2001. DLC: Aeronautics--United States--Safety measures. ... Read more

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What I Needed
Well, not much I'm going to put in here except that it is the book that I needed for my class. Good Luck with classes!

Commercial Aviation Safety
Great Book. Goes in-depth about the FAA. Good stats and graphs. Wish it talked more about international orgs. Easy to read.

School book
I ordered this book for a class I am taking in Bagram Afghanistan, I had no trouble with it being shipped to me and it arrived in about 2 weeks which is fast for the mail here ...thank you guys

Fourth Edition Errors In My opinion
In the last paragraph on the bottom of page 58 it states, "and individuals who were involved in the accident".Per an FAA Investigator-In-Charge (Coordinator) and in my opinion, this is an inaccurate statement.

On page 136, figure 6-1, in my opinion, the arrowheads pointing at "unpredictable acts" should instead be pointing at "aircraft capabilities".

Book shipped on time, and condition as represented.

Kevin A.C. Lambert

Informative Book

"Commercial Aviation Security" is a comprehensive book on various safety and security aspects of commercial aviation. The wide range of topics covered include aviation law and regulations, the FAA Rule Making process, recording and reporting safety data, safety statistics, model of accident causation, risk assessment and management, air traffic management and control issues, aviation security, among other things.

The book is well written, well presented and easy to follow and understand. Those people involved with commercial aviation safety, operations and security will find this a valuable, helpful and handy reference book.
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This three part monograph aims to enable road safety researchers and professionals to interpret correctly the results of one of the main sources of knowledge about the effect of road safety engineering measures, the "observational Before-After study".

Part I, ESSENTIALS - contains information the author regards as essential for forming an opinion of results obtained by others, and for planning and analysing such a study. This is written to be accessible to all.

Part II, ADAPTATIONS OF CONVENTIONAL APPROACHES - explains how to avoid the errors and improve the results obtained from the predominant methods currently used. This Part employs algebra and statistical analysis.

Part III, ELEMENTS OF A NEW APPROACH - presents new approaches to improve future methods of observation and analysis. ... Read more

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Greate negotiation
The product arrived on time, and it fullfiled my expectations.
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Must-reading for those conducting safety studies
This is one of the best technical books I've ever read on any subject--and I've read many of them!It should be must reading not only for those who conduct transportation safety studies--the subject of the book-- but also for those conducing any observational study ("before/after study"), whether safety-related or not.

This book is a valuable and much-needed contribution to the technical literature.The book begins by showing how classical statistical techniques are often misused in observational studies.Classical techniques assume a rigorous experimental design, with random assignment to treatment and non-treatement groups.These conditions do not apply to observational studies, such as those determining the influence of smoking on health.Errors such as assuming safety in the immediate "before" period is a good predictor of safety in the "after" period are discussed.The book then goes on to provide valid techniques that work.It shows how to compare the what would have been the safety in the after period without treatment, to the safety that was achieved.Complications of assessing the safety in the before and after periods are addressed.

The book is not only an important technical contribution, it is also extremely well-written.The author's writing style is extremely lucid and should serve as an example to others.The first section of the book provides a qualitative description of the material.Subsequent sections then repeat the material, but with mathemtatical rigor.Numerous numerical examples (some with real-world data; others with hypothetcial data for simplicity sake) make the material clear.Mathematical dervivations are provided for rigor, but isolated from the rest of the text to keep from overwhelming the reader.

The author writes with a conversational style, frequently re-emphasizing important points.He takes care to show at all points where he is in the logical discussion and how the current topic fits in to the overall picture.Some of the words are written tongue in cheek.My favorite is his description that
"they do not have a problem of congnition, but only of brittle bones".

In short, the book is outstanding for both its technical content and for the way the material is presented. ... Read more

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The essential guide to blending safety and health with economical engineering

Over time, the role of the engineer has evolved into a complex combination of duties and responsibilities. Modern engineers are required not only to create products and environments, but to make them safe and economical as well. Safety and Health for Engineers, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide that helps engineers reconcile safety and economic concerns using the latest cost-effective methods of ensuring safety in all facets of their work. It addresses the fundamentals of safety, legal aspects, hazard recognition, the human element of safety, and techniques for managing safety in engineering decisions. Like its successful predecessor, this Second Edition contains a broad range of topics and examples, detailed references to information and standards, real-world application exercises, and a significant bibliography of books for each chapter.

Inside this indispensable resource, you'll find:
* The duties and legal responsibilities for which engineers are accountable
* Updated safety laws and regulations and their enforcement agencies
* An in-depth study of hazards and their control
* A thorough discussion of human behavior, capabilities, and limitations
* Key instruction on managing safety and health through risk management, safety analyses, and safety plans and programs

Additionally, Safety and Health for Engineers includes the latest legal considerations, new risk analysis methods, system safety and decision-making tools, and today's concepts and methods in ergonomic design. It also contains revised reference figures and tables, OSHA permissible exposure limits, and updated examples and exercises taken from real cases that challenged engineering designs. Written for engineers, plant managers, safety professionals, and students, Safety and Health for Engineers, Second Edition provides the information and tools you need to unite health and safety with economical engineering for safer technological solutions. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Good book
Good book for someone who is not very familiar with Safety engineering and would like to get started on it, potentially for certification later on.

Wow what a deal!
This is the book that is recommended by many for review for the ASP/CSP exam. The service was fantastic, packaged well, shipped FAST!!!! and in perfect condition! Thank Amazon again for your great service and products at fantastic prices.

Good detailed reference book
This book is loaded with good safety and health related information for engineers.I had to buy for the graduate engineering class I was taking and the professor was only able to cover less than 1/2 of the textbook for a full semester course.

No book received
You ask me for a review of a book I never received. That's impossible. I still don't have my book. I want my money back or my book. I will leave Saudi Arabia by the 29th of September I my book is not here yet. Everytime I call the attendant says that Amazon has no resposability. Well I got the book through Amazon.

Please find a sotution to the problem and stop acting like you have nothing to do with it. My semester is almost half gone and I still don't have my book.

Carlos

A Mini-Encyclopedia of Diverse, Useful Information
This single volume is jam-packed with a great deal of information. You can learn about such things as fire safety, the ergonomics of manual labor, human impact (pardon the pun) of falling accidents, electric shock hazards, the effects on humans of heat and cold, chemical hazards, biohazards, radiation hazards, and so much more. ... Read more

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An effective laser safety program can mean big savings in time, money, effort, and most importantly, human well-being. It can improve the quality of your research program, your organization's reputation, and ultimately, improve your bottom line. Based on the extensive experience of active Laser Safety Officer Kenneth Barat, Laser Safety Management provides practical tools for successfully implementing a laser safety program in any environment.

The book defines the three elements of laser safety: users, the laser safety officer, and incidental personnel. It covers the types of laser injuries, standard operating procedures to ensure safety, tips and tools to avoid pitfalls, training, control measures, and personal protection equipment. The author explores the laser safety officer position and delineates the required elements of effective SOPs. He also discusses non-beam hazards, includes practical control examples and sample forms, and covers U.S. and European regulations and standards.

Taking a pedagogical approach, the book covers not only how to avoid accidents, but how to investigate them if they do occur. It includes a sample safety program designed to evaluate your current safety plan and act as a roadmap for where you need to be and how to get there. Filled with common sense solutions for laser safety issues, the book makes setting up a safety program practically painless. ... Read more

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Excellent point of departure
This book allows one to determine and develop (from examples) the correct documentation and starts one down the path to a sensible and defensible laser safety plan. As always, the tension of meeting bureaucratic requirements while simultaneously actually making the workplace safe (by creating work habits which don't prevent research but prevent accidents) will remain -- no book can resolve that dilemma! ... Read more

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This book provides information on surveillance and on the identification of defects, deterioration and inadequacies. Investigations, instrumentation, remedial works and emergency actions are also described. ... Read more

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A member of the BP Process Safety Series developed as a complement to safety training, this text makes the perfect reference tool and training aid. The book increases the awareness of operators within the chemical and process industries, to the hazards present at start-up and shutdown of process units. It begins by describing the shutdown procedure, before moving on to the start-up, in both cases, explaining the need for procedures, pointing out the possible hazards and what steps can be taken to avoid them occurring. Using case studies of actual accidents to highlight the potential threats and explain the possible causes before giving potential safeguards, it raises the knowledge and awareness of operators to the dangers involved with the start-up and shutdown of process units, enabling them to spot hazards before accidents occur. The book concludes with a self-test section allowing readers to test their understanding of the information presented. An excellent introduction to the topic for students.

Produced by BP and endorsed by IChemE's Loss Prevention Panel, these books were developed to complement safety training. They are ideal reference tools within the workplace, increasing awareness of hazards and helping operators to understand safe operating practices and procedures.

Titles In This Series Include:

Hazards of oil refining distillation units, 2008 edition - ISBN 9780852955222
Confined Space Entry (2005 Edition) - ISBN 9780852954799
Hazardous Substances in Refineries (2005 Edition) - ISBN 9780852954829
Hazards of Electricity and Static Electricity (2006 Edition) - ISBN 9780852955031
Hazards of Nitrogen and Catalyst Handling (2006 Edition) - ISBN 9780852955079
Hazards of Trapped Pressure and Vacuum (2005 Edition) - ISBN 9780852954751
Hazards of Steam (2004 Edition) - ISBN 9780852954683
Hazards of Water (2004 Edition) - ISBN 9780852954669
Hotel Fire Safety (2005 Edition) - ISBN 9780852954805
Liquid Hydrocarbon Tank Fires (2008 Edition)- ISBN 9780852955284
Safe Furnace and Boiler Firing (2005 Edition) - ISBN 9780852954720
Safe Ups and Downs for Process Units (2006 Edition) - ISBN 9780852955024
Control of Work (2007 Edition) - ISBN 9780852955147
LNG Fire Protection and Emergency Response (2007 Edition) 9780852955154
Hazards of Oil Refining Distillation Units (2008 Edition) - ISBN 9780852955222

IChemE, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, is the center for chemical, biochemical and process engineering professionals worldwide.

We are the heart of the process community, promoting competence and a commitment to sustainable development, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members.

Some of the areas we publish in include:

-Safety in the process industries - the BP Process Safety series

-Consultancy for chemical engineers

-Project management in the process industries

-Contract management in the process industries - International Forms Of Contract series

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Reliability and safety are core issues that must be addressed throughout the life cycle of engineering systems. Reliability and Safety Engineering presents an overview of the basic concepts, together with simple and practical illustrations. The authors present reliability terminology in various engineering fields, viz.,• electronics engineering,• software engineering,• mechanical engineering,• structural engineering, and• power systems engineering.They describe the latest applications in the area of probabilistic safety assessment, such as technical specification optimization, risk monitoring and risk informed in-service inspection. Reliability and safety studies must, inevitably, deal with uncertainty, so the book includes uncertainty propagation methods: Monte Carlo simulation, fuzzy arithmetic, Dempster-Shafer theory and probability bounds. Reliability and Safety Engineering also highlights advances in system reliability and safety assessment including dynamic system modeling and uncertainty management. Case studies from typical nuclear power plants, as well as from structural, software, and electronic systems are also discussed.Reliability and Safety Engineering combines discussions of the existing literature on basic concepts and applications with state-of-the-art methods used in reliability and risk assessment of engineering systems. It is designed to assist practicing engineers, students and researchers in the areas of reliability engineering and risk analysis. ... Read more

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This revised text provides readers with the most current information available on a wide range of topics.Topics covered include workers' compensation, fault tree analysis, hearing protection, environmental protection, fire protection, workers with disabilities, ergonomics, OSHA violation policy, and much more.For anyone interested in industrial safety. ... Read more

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Great Safety Book
Very good service as usual. The book is a good addition to my safety library. Packaged well and shipped fast. Thanks Amazon!

Good Reference
I used this book successfully as a reference for an engineering examination. The book is very detailed, I would recommend you to make written summaries for each chapter, depending on the level of technical details you need.

Mihai
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In the resilience engineering approach to safety, failures and successes are seen as two different outcomes of the same underlying process, namely how people and organizations cope with complex, underspecified and therefore partly unpredictable work environments. Therefore safety can no longer be ensured by constraining performance and eliminating risks. Instead, it is necessary to actively manage how people and organizations adjust what they do to meet the current conditions of the workplace, by trading off efficiency and thoroughness and by making sacrificing decisions."The Ashgate Studies in Resilience Engineering" series promulgates new methods, principles and experiences that can complement established safety management approaches, providing invaluable insights and guidance for practitioners and researchers alike in all safety-critical domains. While the Studies pertain to all complex systems they are of particular interest to high hazard sectors such as aviation, ground transportation, the military, energy production and distribution, and healthcare.Published periodically within this series will be edited volumes titled "Resilience Engineering Perspectives". The first volume, "Remaining Sensitive to the Possibility of Failure", presents a collection of 20 chapters from international experts. This collection deals with important issues such as measurements and models, the use of procedures to ensure safety, the relation between resilience and robustness, safety management, and the use of risk analysis. The final six chapters utilise the report from a serious medical accident to illustrate more concretely how resilience engineering can make a difference, both to the understanding of how accidents happen and to what an organisation can do to become more resilient. ... Read more

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A stability accident is one of the worst things that can happen to a ship. This two-volume set brings together the mass of information available in one practical reference and is essential reading to all concerned with the prevention against capsizing.

*Focuses on the regulatory, operational aspects of intact stability
*Provides a detailed review of research and results in the field
*Facilitates the confident application of methods to new ship designs ... Read more

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Engineering for Patient Safety: Issues in Minimally Invasive Procedures is a brief study of how human factors engineers have worked with medical personnel to improve patient safety and reduce medical error in the newest minimally invasive surgical procedures. In traditional surgery, surgeons had the advantages of three-dimensional vision and hands-on feedback as a result of direct contact with instruments and tissue. While the new surgical techniques have cost benefits and generally reduce patient trauma and recovery time, a whole new cast of potential problems has been introduced and there are greater risks of medical error.

This book features:
*an explanation of new technologies to improve minimally invasive procedures, starting with task analysis, problem assessment, instrument design, and evaluation of the new technologies;
*examples from laparoscopy, arthroscopy, virtual colonoscopy, and cardiovascular catheter interventions; and
*future projects and research fields.

This study is of interest to human factors researchers who focus on health care, designers and manufacturers of medical equipment, and  surgeons and technicians. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Good for laparoscopic instrument ergonomic review
Do not be confused of the book name. This book is not talking about the surgical device safety. It is a literature review of minimally Invasive surgical (MIS) device design problems. I borrow this book from library. After reading some chapter, I go to bookstore to figure it later, and give up the ideas of writing teaching materials. I also discard the papers and notes I collected, just keeping those not mentioned in this book.

A brief introduction can be found on Paul H. King, Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE. 2006;25(1):14. You also can find some page through Google.

The text consists of 12 chapters. Chapter 1 and 12 is a introduction to MIS device design and training. Chapter 2 discuss about surgical procedure task analysis.

Chapter 3 "Observation and Manipulation in Laparoscopic Surgery", and Chapter 4 "Eye-Hand Coordination in Laparoscopy" cover the visual impendence, mis-location and misorientation. The interaction of device tip motion with the monitor height and position is demostrated clearly. You will not miss in the jargons of color science, visual theory. Though the authors discribed clear of fleible wrist of DaVinci system (US Patent No.5,797,900,1998)in chapter 3, the key image patent (US Patent No.7,397,934,2008): "Registration of Thoracic and Abdominal Imaging Modalities" is not see then.

chapter 5 "Force Transmission of Laparoscopic Graspers", Chapter 6 "Safe Manipulation of Bowel Tissue", and Chapter 7 "Design and Evaluation of Endoscope Positioners" review the device ergonomic problems. It discuss about how the force transmission from your hand to the grasp tip, the laparoscopic instrument sensation of surgeon, and the jaw design demage factor on bowel.

Chapter 3-7 is enough for bed-side teaching. You need not waste time of data mining in EI, SCI papers.

In chapter 9, the authors did not mentioned about Osirix TM (Mac software). It is the best free software for virtual colonscopy, and frendly in bed-side teaching.

I have no comment of chapter 8 discuss arthroscopy, and chapter 10,11 discuss catheters, because I am not a orthologist or cardiovascular surgeon.

The authors skip about the surgeon's muscle fatigue problems, including handle design, surgical table height, EMG and 3D-motion analysis. The direct energy source device is also not mentioned. But you can find excellent review through Pubmed.

Conclusion, If you are a laparoscopic surgeon, and not interested in bioengineering. Or if you are a bioengineering new investigating in laparoscopic device design. This is a book for you. But Please keep in mind that not talk this to PGY or junior residents they have no laparoscopic surgery experience. Or you will see innocent eyes only. ... Read more

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Incidents That Define Process Safety describes approximately fifty incidents that have had a significant impact on the chemical and refining industries' approaches to modern process safety. Events are described in detail so readers get a fundamental understanding of the root causes, the consequences, the lessons learned, and actions that can prevent a recurrence. There are exhaustive investigative reports about these events, allowing you to apply the resulting safety principles to their current operations. ... Read more

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Tales of Incidents Grim
Tales of Incidents Grim - BB (Boring)
Incidents That Define Process Safety
By John Atherton and Frederic Gil
Reviewed by Nick Sands

Many younger employees do not remember the process plant disasters of the 1980's. John Atherton and Frederic Gil have summarized many of those events and more in Incidents the Define Process Safety, published by the Center for Chemical Process Safety. Atherton has 40 years of experience, including 25 years working for BP in process safety management. He is a chartered engineer, a member of IChemE and was awarded the Ned Franklin medal by IChemE for his contributions to process safety. Gil has worked as a fire, process safety and loss prevention engineer for 18 years.

The incidents are grouped in chapters by common cause, though multiple factors contributed to all of the incidents. The first cause is blind operation where the hazards are not seen, including two plane crashes and the incident at Three Mile Island. Design has contributed to incidents as well, like the biggest process incident in history at Union Carbide in Bhopal. The Hindenburg fire is also covered with this group. External causes contributed to the fire storm at Pemex in Mexico City and fire at Tupas in Izmit, Turkey.

A lack of inspection and maintenance was a factor in the fire at Texaco in Milford Haven and the HF release at Marathon Oil in Texas City. Failure to provide adequate process knowledge is cited as a cause in the BLEVE (boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion) at Elf in Feyzin and the explosion at AZF in Toulouse. Other incidents were partially caused because process hazards were not understood, including the explosions at Esso in Longford and at BP in Grangemouth.

Improper management of change is associated with two of the most famous incidents, the Chernobyl disaster and the explosion at Nypro in Flixborough. Missing the opportunities to learn from previous near misses was a factor in the destruction of the Space Shuttle Columbia. Poor operating procedure was one of the causes for the most recent incident cited, the explosion at BP in Texas City.

Several disasters occurred in part due to poor practice around work permits, including the incident at Motiva in Delaware, the explosion at Phillips in Pasadena, and Piper Alpha platform fire that killed 167. Poor emergency response contributed to the consequences of the incident at ICMESA in Seveso which helped inspire the EU Seveso directive. Emergency response was also a factor in the boil over at Tacoa in Venezuela. The final group of incidents is related to human factors, including the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska.

Sharing the lessons of history is always of benefit. Atherton and Gil broaden the usual list with many non-process incidents. While this may be interesting in a historical sense, it leaves little room to fully discuss the process incidents that really did define process safety. The diluted discussion makes Incident that Define Process Safety a more boring book (BB) than it had to be.

Sometimes less is more
As a Process Reliability Engineer working in a major refinery I looked forward to reading this book. I ordered it hoping that it would be an extension of British Petroleum's fact-based and well-articulated sixteen volume process safety series available through Amazon and IChemE (ISBN 0852955219). The sections that explain the sequence of events behind refinery safety incidents are excellent. They contain meaningful lessons learned about equipment operation, maintenance, and human factors that readily apply in the processing and manufacturing industry.BP displays an incredible amount of humility by allowing the public to look deep inside some of their own process safety failures.It is our responsibility to constructively use this information to avoid repeat failures in our own facilities.

But what spoiled it for me is the insertion of "lessons learned" from some highly sensationalized, historic disasters. For example, the Hindenburg summary on pages 52 - 56 ties the safety message to theoretical arguments based on limited research and internet blogs instead of the sound forensic engineering practice that was used to determine a probable cause for the manufacturing industry case histories.This sometimes distracts from an important safety message that would have otherwise stood firm on its own merit.

great breadth and depth
This book goes a lot further than previous books, in that it looks at incidents outside the process industry, and explores the failings of all elements of process safety. Obviously BP is stepping up the effort to become a recognized leader in process safety (those words were written for them by someone else, weren't they?)Anyway, it's a fascinating and informative read that should arm process safety professionals for scenarios from the boardroom to the confined space. ... Read more

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For more than 50 years, professionals have relied on the Accident Prevention Manuals for unbiased, well-researched information on best practices in safety and health. The manuals outline industry standards for progressive safety programs and administrative practices reflecting current industry trends and regulations. ... Read more

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Thanks for the book - met the description seller wrote!
Book is in good condition as was described by seller - couple of markings but minimal...as was described.Thanks! ... Read more

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The best way to reduce firefighter injuries and deaths at incidents is the appointment of a well-preparedproactive Incident Safety Officer(ISO).This book primes aspiring and current Safety Officers to meet and exceed the specific job functionsoutlined in the 2007 Edition of NFPA 1521: Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, as well asto aggressively pursue the operation of a highly efficient safety program. Extensively revised, the second edition of Fire Department Incident Safety Officer incorporates topics specifically focused on further developing and improving existing safety programs. Fundamental coverage of job functions for successful handling of incidents involving hazardous materials, technical rescue, wildland fire, and other disasters is accompanied by explanations of the critical skills required to be a proficient Safety Officer, including the processes ofreading smoke, anticipating risk, predicting building collapse, and improving firefighter rehabilitation. ... Read more

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Replaced defective item.
I purchased two Fire Department Incident Safety officers manual for myself and a friend. When reading the manual I found that both books had several chapters missing.When I contacted Amazon they quickly sent me new manuals with no charge and pre-paid return labels to cover the return of the defective manuals. Even though there was an initial problem, I am very pleased with the service I received.

helpful
The book was well written and easy to read. I found it helpful in my safety officer class.

Lessons forgotten or never taught
I found this book very informative, ignore Safety-Command's review. I attended David Dodson's 16 hour class during the FDIC conference in Indianapolis in 2005. The class was an overview of the book and the more important skill of learning to read smoke. Mr. Dodson also taught an Art of Reading Smoke class that was attended by over 1,000 people. This book is the basis for the FDSOA certification test. It is a must read for any Department who has not established procedures for implementing a scene safety officer. Read and learn. The book is simplified to better understand and function in the role of a Safety Officer.

A disservice to fire fighters
The lessons presented by Dodson are grossly oversimplified and the book is an injustice to fire fighters who use it. In addition, it is only written to an eighth grade level. Save your money and maybe your life.

well presented to the point text
The author documents the duties and responsibilities of theincident scene safety officer . in an understandable way , Great book. ... Read more

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Human Error Reduction and Safety Management Dan Petersen Now in an expanded and updated Third Edition, Human Error Reduction and Safety Management illustrates how managers, by controlling the physical and psychological situations under which workers operate, can modify employees’ behavior in such a way as to reduce error, accidents, and consequently on-the-job injuries and illnesses. While retaining the previous editions’ focus on the role of line management in maximizing safety in the workplace, the book also details the role that upper and middle management must play in implementing programs that can reduce system-caused human error. The Third Edition contains a wealth of new, updated, and expanded information that incorporates Dan Petersen’s comprehensive knowledge and innovative theories, including

• A revised model of accident causation that exemplifies the processes and procedures of today’s safety technology
• Expanded treatment of the managerial sources of error
• A new chapter on the ways in which the "culture" of an organization determines what methods will and will not succeed
• A discussion of ergonomics — how design causes error and cumulative trauma disorders
• Insight into how to reduce psychological overload on the job
• New material on risk assessment techniques

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This new text provides instruction in basic engineering principles, the sciences, cyber operations, math operations, mechanics, fire science (water hydraulics, etc.), electrical safety, and the technical and administrative aspects of the safety profession, and does so in an accessible and straightforward way. It is a practical handbook for general readers, students, professors, industrial hygienists, senior level undergraduate and graduate students in safety and industrial engineering, science and engineering professionals, safety researchers, engineering designers, human factor specialists, and all other safety practitioners. ... Read more