System safety for the 21st century [electronic resource] / Richard A. Stephans.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stephans, Richard A.

Contributor:

Stephenson, Joe, Dr.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

System safety.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (407 p.)

Edition:

Updated and rev. ed. of System safety 2000.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Interscience, c2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Summarizes the current state of ""front-end"" risk-control techniques Many approaches to risk control are possible. However, only through careful reading, evaluation, and study can one make the best choice of a practical philosophy for a system safety program. The goal is to apply the best scientific and engineering principles in the best way, resulting in the soundest and safest possible system.System Safety for the 21st Century provides in-depth coverage of this specialized discipline within the safety profession. Written for both technical and nontechnical reference, this clearly

Contents:

pt. 1. Introduction to system safety

pt. 2. System safety program planning and management

pt. 3. Analytical aids

pt. 4. System safety analysis techniques

pt. 5. Process safety

pt. 6. Professionalism and professional development.

Notes:

Rev. and updated ed. of: System safety 2000 : a practical guide for planning, managing, and conducting system safety programs / Joe Stephenson.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 369-372) and index.

Related Work:

Stephenson, Joe, Dr. System safety 2000.

ISBN:

1-118-59149-6

1-280-55677-3

9786610556779

0-471-66253-4

0-471-66254-2

OCLC:

61154417