Safety, Reliability and Risk Management, Second Edition: An Integrated Approach [Hardcover]

Paul Tait (Author), Sue Cox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 21, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0750640162 | ISBN-13: 978-0750640169 | Edition: 2

This title examines the concepts of systems reliability and the techniques available for determining both 'technical' and 'human' hazard and risk. Emphasis is placed on technical systems and human factors and the increasing importance of psychological factors in the overall assessment of safety.

This edition includes material that reflects the fact that the tool of Risk Assessment has been taken up by many industrial and commercial sectors since the first edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'The content of the book is easy to read and apply by the non-specialist, and is strongly recommended to all health and safety practitioners, particularly those preparing for the NEBOSH Diploma.'
Journal of Health and Safety

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 2 edition (May 21, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750640162
• ISBN-13: 978-0750640169
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,208,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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