This book gives engineers and managers working in companies and governments around the world a pragmatic approach to system safety and risk assessment techniques. It explains in easy-to-understand language how to design workable safety management systems and implement tested solutions immediately. The book's many practical tips and best practices explain not only how to prevent accidents, but also how to build safety into systems at a sensible price. The book includes numerous case studies from real disasters that describe what went wrong and the lessons learned.
This book gives engineers and managers working in companies and governments around the world a pragmatic approach to system safety and risk assessment techniques. It explains in easy-to-understand language how to design workable safety management systems and implement tested solutions immediately. The book's many practical tips and best practices explain not only how to prevent accidents, but also how to build safety into systems at a sensible price. The book includes numerous case studies from real disasters that describe what went wrong and the lessons learned.
Nicholas J. Bahr is an internationally recognized expert in system safety, risk assessment, and enterprise risk management systems and has over 25 years of professional experience working around the world. He has set up safety management systems for companies and helped governments improve their safety oversight programs. Over his career, Mr. Bahr has conducted programs for commercial and government clients, detailed technical risk assessments, implemented enterprise risk management business processes, and developed regulatory oversight programs throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, South America, Australia, the Middle East, and North Africa. His diverse experience and background covers many industries including aerospace, utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, and transportation. After a high-profile rail accident in Australia, Mr. Bahr was asked to lead an international team conducting a safety management systems audit of both the regulator and the railway. The audit methodology is now considered the new international gold standard for safety management systems. His client engagements range from risk strategy for senior government and commercial executives, to detailed risk assessments for front-line management. He has helped CEOs, senior VPs, and senior government officials realize tangible and sustainable benefits from their safety and risk management programs. Mr. Bahr is a past U.S. delegate to various standards writing bodies. Currently, Mr. Bahr is a principal at Booz Allen Hamilton and is the regional manager for the Middle East and North Africa.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction. Definitions and Concepts. Safety Analysis in Engineering: How Is It Used?. Safety Management Systems. Hazard Analysis. Process Safety Analysis. Fault Tree Analysis. FMECA Human Factors and Software. Other Techniques. Data Sources and Training. Accident Reporting Investigation Documentation and Communication. Government Regulations and Safety Oversight. Risk Assessment. Risk Evaluation.
Introduction. Definitions and Concepts. Safety Analysis in Engineering: How Is It Used?. Safety Management Systems. Hazard Analysis. Process Safety Analysis. Fault Tree Analysis. FMECA Human Factors and Software. Other Techniques. Data Sources and Training. Accident Reporting Investigation Documentation and Communication. Government Regulations and Safety Oversight. Risk Assessment. Risk Evaluation.
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