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In Occupational Risk Control you will find the author's wealth of experience used to its fullest. He presents a coherent and scientific theoretical basis for, and a practical understanding of, the prediction and management of accidents in the industrial and commercial worlds.
List of contents
History: the historical origins of the management of risks. Accident theory: dominos and triangles - enduring influences. The origins of damage and loss: understanding the processes. Risk: damage and loss processes are uncertain to occur. Identifying and describing risks: prevention depends on knowing what could happen. Risk estimation: how significant is the risk?. Risk control: understanding prevention and cure. Risk evaluation: how safe is safe enough? Classifying and analysing risk: damage aetiology through logical analysis. Risk numeracy: numerical insights into failures and incidents. The management of risk: strategy and tactics. Engineering and the management of technical risks: prevention by technical management and design.
About the author
Derek Viner currently academic positions are that of Associate Professor in Occupational Health and Safety at CQ University and of academic associate in the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences at Swinburne University, both in Australia.
Summary
In Occupational Risk Control you will find the author's wealth of experience used to its fullest. He presents a coherent and scientific theoretical basis for, and a practical understanding of, the prediction and management of accidents in the industrial and commercial worlds.
