ABSTRACT
This A-to-Z, hands-on guidebook addresses the responsibilities, principles, tools and techniques involved in accident investigation and loss control. It blends theory and applications and takes the reader from investigative planning and preparation through the various methods and equipment used, all the way to system safety applications. It covers
Section 1: Structuring the Foundation of the Prevention Process 1. Introduction 2. Safety and Health Programs 3. Accident/Incident Investigation 4. Hazard Recognition and Avoidance. Section 2: Human Elements of Accident Prevention 5. Accountability and Responsibility 6. Motivating Safety and Health. Section 3: Analysing Accident/Incidents 7. Accident/Incident Analysis 8. Root Cause Analysis 9. Causal Factor Analysis 10. Change Analysis 11. Barrier Analysis. Section 4: Accident Prevention Techniques 12. Job Safety/Hazard Analysis 13. Safe Operating Procedures 14. Job Safety Observations 15. Workplace Audits 16. Fleet Safety 17. Preventative Maintenance Programs 18. Special Emphasis Programs 19. Using Consultants or Engineers 20. Training 21. Tracking Progress. Section 5: Hazard Specific Accident Prevention 22. Using OSHA Regulations 23. Health Related Hazards 24. Controls and Personal Protective Equipment 25. Safety Related Hazards 26. Resources and Information 27. Summary and Future Considerations.
