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Informationen zum Autor Ron C. McKinnon Klappentext Identification and investigation of "near-miss" incidents can be the difference between avoiding and suffering a drastic, loss-producing accident. This book provides step-by-step instructions on how to develop a "near-miss" incident program in the workplace to isolate and eliminate root causes, heal systemic weaknesses, and implement safety management systems before an accident occurs. Focusing on the successes of safety systems at two large copper mines, numerous diverse industries, and an aluminum smelter, it includes several examples and case studies to clarify the investigative philosophy and preventive application of "near-miss" incidents. Zusammenfassung Close calls! narrow escapes! or near hits. History has shown repeatedly that these "near-miss" incidents often precede loss producing events! but are largely ignored or go unreported because nothing (no injury! damage or loss) happened. Thus! many opportunities to prevent the accidents that the organization has not yet had are lost. Recognizing and reporting "near-miss" incidents can make a major difference to the safety of workers within organizations. Supported by more than 30 years of international safety experience and research! Safety Management: Near Miss Identification! Recognition! and Investigation discusses the safety philosophy behind "near-miss" incidents and clearly demonstrates the accident sequence showing the Three Luck Factors that determine the outcome of the event. The author highlights the fortuity of the event and how a simple risk assessment can be used to identify the causes of the event and rectify them. He also explains the management functions of safety and how they relate to "near-miss" incidents.Explains and reaffirms safety philosophies first proposed more than 80 years agoApplies the technique of risk assessment on "near-miss" incidents to identify high potential loss eventsIncludes real-life examples of "near-miss" incidents to support the importance of "near-miss" recognition and investigationProvides examples of reporting forms! report tracking and "near-miss" incident awareness training on www.crcpress.com"Near-miss" incidents are truly the foundation of major injuries! the building blocks of accidents! and warning signs that loss is imminent. They can also form the impetus for proactive! preventative actions. This book explores how to implement a "near-miss" incident identification! recognition! investigation! and rectification program. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. The Safety Philosophy behind Near Miss Incidents. Safety Management Functions That Relate to Near Miss Incidents. Safety Management Principles Relating to Near Miss Incidents. Near Miss Incidents, Myths and Safety Paradigms. Safety and Health Policies. Near Miss Incident Risk Management and Assessment. Safety Auditing. Near Miss Incident and Accident Recall. How to Motivate for Safety. Implementing a Near Miss Incident System: Introduction. Implementing a Near Miss Incident Reporting System: Implementaion. Implementing a Near Miss Incident Reporting System: Follow Up. Investigating High Potential Near Miss Incidents. Summary. References. Index. ...
