Covers the fundamentals of risk assessment and emphasizes taking a practical approach in the application of the techniques
* Written as a primer for students and employed safety professionals covering the fundamentals of risk assessment and emphasizing a practical approach in the application of the techniques
* Each chapter is developed as a stand-alone essay, making it easier to cover a subject
* Includes interactive exercises, links, videos, and downloadable risk assessment tools
* Addresses criteria prescribed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for safety programs
Autorentext
Georgi Popov, PhD, QEP, CMC, is associate professor at the University of Central Missouri where he teaches risk assessment. His research interests include industrial hygiene, safety management, risk assessment, PtD, air quality, alternative fuels, LEAN Six Sigma practices, and business aspects of Environmental, Health and Safety. His experience is unique with both civilian and military environmental, health, and safety programs.
Bruce K. Lyon, CSP, P.E., ARM, CHMM, is Director of Risk Control Services for Hays Companies in the Midwestern United States and has over 30 years of experience conducting and facilitating operational risk assessments while working in the consulting and insurance industries. He holds a B.S. degree in Industrial Safety and M.S. degree in Occupational Safety Management from University of Central Missouri.
Bruce D. Hollcroft, CSP, ARM, CHMM is Director of Risk Control Services for Hays Companies in the western United States and has over 30 years of risk consulting, including 3 years in New Zealand. He holds a B.S. degree in Industrial Safety and has completed graduate studies toward an M.S. in Safety Management from the University of Central Missouri.
Inhalt
Preface xvii
Foreword xxi
List of Contributors xxiii
About the Companion Websites xxv
1 Risk Assessments: Their Significance and the Role of the Safety Professional 1
Fred A. Manuele
1.1 Objectives 1
1.2 Introduction 1
1.3 What is a Risk Assessment? 2
1.4 Activities at the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) 2
1.5 An Example of a Guideline that gives Risk Assessment due Recognition 3
1.6 ANSI/AIHA/ASSE Z10-2012: The Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems 4
1.7 ANSI/ASSE Z590.3-2011: Prevention through Design: Guidelines for Addressing Occupational Hazards and Risks in Design and Redesign Processes 4
1.8 THE ANSI/ASSE Z690-2011 Series 6
1.9 ANSI B11.0-2015: Safety of Machinery. General Safety Requirements and Risk Assessment A Standard of Major Consequence 7
1.10 European Union: Risk Assessment 8
1.11 EN ISO 12100-2010: Safety of Machinery. General Principles for Design. Risk Assessment, and Risk Reduction 8
1.12 Additional European Influence 9
1.13 MIL-STD-882E-2012. The US Department of Defense Standard Practice for System Safety 9
1.14 Certain Governmental Views 11
1.14.1 Risk Reduction Program 12
1.15 Canada 12
1.16 Fire Protection 13
1.17 Developments in Aviation Ground Safety 13
1.18 OSHA Requirements 14
1.19 EPA Requirements 15
1.20 The Chemical Industry: The Extensive Body of Information 16
1.21 Conclusion 16
Review Questions 16
References 17
Appendix 1.A: A List of Standards, Guidelines, and Initiatives That Require or Promote Making Risk Assessments: Commencing with Year 2005 18
2 Risk Assessment Standards and Definitions 23
Bruce Hollcroft & Bruce K. Lyon
2.1 Objectives 23
2.2 Introduction 23
2.3 The Need for Risk Assessments 24
2.4 Key Standards Requiring Risk Assessments 24
2.5 OSHA Compliance and Risk Assessments 24
2.5.1 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment Standard 25
2.5.2 1910.119 Process Safety Management Standard 25
2.5.3 Other OSHA Standards 26
2.6 Consensus Standards Requiring Risk Assessment 27
2.7 ANSI/AIHA/ASSE Z10-2012, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems 27
2.8 ISO 31000/ANSI/ASSE Z690 Risk Management Series 28
2.9 ANSI/ASSE Z590.3-2011, Prevention through Design 29
2.10 ANSI B11.0 Machine Safety 30
2.11 NFPA 70E 31
2.12 MIL-STD-882E 11 May 2012, Department of Defense Standard Practice, System Safety 31
2.13 Key Terms and Definitions 32
2.14 Summary 46
Review Questions 47
References 47
3 Risk Assessment Fundamentals 49
Bruce Hollcroft & Bruce K. Lyon
3.1 Objectives 49
3.2 Introduction 49
3.3 Risk Assessment within the Risk Management Framework 50
3.4 Risk Assessments and Operational Risk Management Systems 51
3.5 The Purpose of Assessing Risk 52
3.6 The Risk Assessment Process 53
3.7 Selecting a Risk Assessment Matrix 53
3.8 Establishing Context 55
3.9 The Risk Assessment Team 57
3.10 Hazard/Risk Identification 58
3.11 Risk Analysis 59
3.11.1 Consequence Analysis 59
3.11.2 Likelihood Analysis 59
3.11.3 Assessment of Controls 60
3.12 Risk Evaluation 60
3.13 Risk Treatment 61
3.14 Communication 61
3.15 Documentation 62
3.16 Monitoring and Continuous Improvement 63
3.17 Summary 64
Review Questions 64
References 64
4 Defining Risk Assessment Criteria 67
Bruce K. Lyon & Bruce Hollcroft
4.1 Objectives 67
4.2 Introduction 67
4.3 Defining Risk Criteria 68
4.4 Risk Scoring...