Risk reduction methods for occupational safety and health

This book covers system safety methods related to occupational health and safety. It argues for anticipating hazards, risk reduction strategies for hazards processes, and making sure workers' tasks correspond to human capabilities. To this end, the text provides pro-active methods for identifying hazards, assessing risk, analyzing hazards, using tools from system safety, conducting post-incident investigations, considering human errors, applying risk reduction strategies, and managing process safety. While emphasizing methods suitable for all countries, it includes references to U.S. military and Department of Energy documents, as well as a discussion of fault-tree construction.

Author Notes

Roger c Jensen, JD, Phd, is Professor in the Safety, Health, and Industrial hygiene Department of Montana Tech of The University of Montana. he is a Registered Professional Engineer, Certified Professional Ergonomist, Certified Safety Professional, and Registered Attorney. Dr. Jensen was honored with a best Paper Award from Professional Safely: the Journal of the American Society of Safety Engineers

Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Part I Background	p. 1
1 Multidisciplinary Perspective	p. 3
1.1 System Safety Contributions	p. 3
1.2 Public Health Contributions	p. 6
1.3 Educational Theory Contributions	p. 1
Learning Exercises	p. 9
Technical Terms	p. 10
References	p. 10
2 Key Terms and Concepts	p. 13
2.1 Hazard	p. 13
2.2 Risk	p. 17
2.3 Risk Reduction	p. 19
Learning Exercises	p. 20
Technical Terms	p. 22
References	p. 22
3 Tools for Analysis and Synthesis	p. 25
3.1 Using Models for Safety Analyses	p. 25
3.2 Using Charting Methods	p. 28
3.3 Summary of Part I	p. 33
Learning Exercises	p. 34
Technical Terms	p. 35
References	p. 36
Part II Analysis Methods	p. 37
4 Analyzing Jobs and Tasks	p. 39
4.1 Basics of Job Hazard Analysis	p. 39
4.2 Implementation	p. 43
4.3 Example JHA	p. 44
4.4 Hazard Analyses Similar to JHA	p. 45
Learning Exercises	p. 47
Technical Terms	p. 48
References	p. 48
5 Using Risk-Assessment Methods	p. 49
5.1 Risk-Assessment Processes	p. 49
5.2 Example Risk Assessment	p. 58
Learning Exercises	p. 62
Technical Terms	p. 63
References	p. 64
6 Analyzing Failure Modes	p. 65
6.1 Rationale for FMEA	p. 65
6.2 Basic FMEA Methodology	p. 65
6.3 Beyond the Basics	p. 68
Learning Exercises	p. 68
Technical Terms	p. 69
References	p. 69
7 Constructing Fault Trees	p. 71
7.1 Introduction to Fault Trees	p. 71
7.2 Additional Fault Tree Tools	p. 80
Learning Exercises	p. 82
Technical Terms	p. 83
References	p. 84
8 Analyzing Fault Trees	p. 85
8.1 Quantitative Analysis Based on Fault Trees	p. 85
8.2 Identifying Cut Sets	p. 91
8.3 Finding Common-Cause Failures	p. 95
8.4 Summary of Part II	p. 97
Learning Exercises	p. 98
Technical Terms	p. 99
References	p. 99
Part III Programmatic Methods for Managing Risk	p. 101
9 Incident Investigation Programs	p. 103
9.1 Closed-Loop Process	p. 104
9.2 Policy Considerations	p. 105
9.3 Investigative Processes	p. 107
9.4 Practical Tools for Incident Investigators	p. 110
9.5 Method for Modeling Harmful Incidents	p. 118
Learning Exercises	p. 120
Technical Terms	p. 121
References	p. 122
10 Human Error Reduction	p. 125
10.1 Concepts of Errors	p. 125
10.2 Comprehensive Classification System	p. 128
10.3 Methods for Finding Countermeasures	p. 130
Learning Exercises	p. 131
Technical Terms	p. 133
References	p. 133
11 Risk-Reduction Strategies	p. 135
11.1 Conceptualizing "Strategies"	p. 135
11.2 The Nine Strategies	p. 138
11.3 Priority for Applying Strategies	p. 142
Learning Exercises	p. 143
Technical Terms	p. 148
References	p. 148
12 Common Components of OSH Programs	p. 149
12.1 OSH Program Aspirations	p. 149
12.2 Training	p. 150
12.3 Warnings	p. 154
12.4 Safety Devices	p. 157
12.5 Emergency Preparedness	p. 159
12.6 Sanitation and Housekeeping	p. 162
Learning Exercises	p. 163
Technical Terms	p. 165
References	p. 166
13 Tools for Managing OSH Programs	p. 169
13.1 Safety Culture	p. 169
13.2 OSH Management System Approach	p. 173
13.3 Ethical Policies for OSH	p. 175
13.4 Summary of Part III	p. 177
Learning Exercises	p. 178
Technical Terms	p. 179
Appendix: Example Code of Professional Conduct	p. 179
References	p. 180
Risk Reduction for Energy Sources	p. 183
14 Kinetic Energy Hazards	p. 185
14.1 Energy in General	p. 185
14.2 Background on Kinetic Energy	p. 187
14.3 Mechanisms of Harming	p. 190
14.4 Strategies and Tactics for Kinetic Energy	p. 193
Learning Exercises	p. 198
Technical Terms	p. 199
References	p. 199
15 Electric Energy Hazards	p. 201
15.1 Electrical Energy as a Source of Hazard	p. 201
15.2 Mechanisms of Harming	p. 205
15.3 Strategies and Tactics for Electrical Energy	p. 208
Learning Exercises	p. 211
Technical Terms	p. 212
References	p. 213
16 Acoustic Energy and Vibration Hazards	p. 215
16.1 Background on Noise and Vibration	p. 215
16.2 Mechanisms of Harming	p. 218
16.3 Strategies and Tactics for Noise and Vibration	p. 221
Learning Exercises	p. 225
Technical Terms	p. 228 References
17 Thermal Hazards: Heat and Cold	p. 231
17.1 Background on Thermal Hazards	p. 231
17.2 Mechanisms of Harming	p. 237
17.3 Strategies and Tactics for Thermal Hazards	p. 238
Learning Exercises	p. 243
13 Tools for Managing OSH Programs	p. 169
13.1 Safety Culture	p. 169
13.2 OSH Management System Approach	p. 173
13.3 Ethical Policies for OSH	p. 175
13.4 Summary of Part HI	p. 177
Learning Exercises	p. 178
Technical Terms	p. 179
Appendix: Example Code of Professional Conduct	p. 179
References	p. 180
Part IV Risk Reduction for Energy Sources	p. 183
14 Kinetic Energy Hazard	p. 185
14.1 Energy in General	p. 185
14.2 Background on Kinetic Energy	p. 187
14.3 Mechanisms of Harming	p. 190
14.4 Strategies and Tactics for Kinetic Energy	p. 193
Learning Exercises	p. 198
Technical Terms	p. 199
References	p. 199
15 Electric Energy Hazards	p. 201
15.1 Electrical Energy as a Source of Hazard	p. 201
15.2 Mechanisms of Harming	p. 205
15.3 Strategies and Tactics for Electrical Energy	p. 208
Learning Exercises	p. 211
Technical Terms	p. 212
References	p. 213
16 Acoustic Energy and Vibration Hazards	p. 215
16.1 Background on Noise and Vibration	p. 215
16.2 Mechanisms of Harming	p. 218
16.3 Strategies and Tactics for Noise and Vibration	p. 221
Learning Exercises	p. 225
Technical Terms	p. 228 References
17 Thermal Hazards: Heat and Cold	p. 231
17.1 Background on Thermal Hazards	p. 231
17.2 Mechanisms of Harming	p. 237
17.3 Strategies and Tactics for Thermal Hazards	p. 238
Learning Exercises	p. 243
Technical Terms	p. 245
References	p. 245
18 Fire Hazards	p. 247
18.1 Fundamentals of Fire	p. 247
18.2 Mechanisms of Harming	p. 253
18.3 Strategies and Tactics for Fires	p. 254
Learning Exercises	p. 259
Technical Terms	p. 260
References	p. 261
19 Explosion Hazards	p. 263
19.1 Background on Explosions	p. 263
19.2 Mechanisms of Harming	p. 264
19.3 Strategies and Tactics for Explosions	p. 265
Learning Exercises	p. 270
Technical Terms	p. 271
References	p. 271
20 Pressure Hazards	p. 273
20.1 Overview of Pressure Hazards	p. 273
20.2 Mechanisms of Harming	p. 275
20.3 Strategies and Tactics for Pressure-Related Hazards	p. 277
Learning Exercises	p. 282
Technical Terms	p. 284
References	p. 284
21 Hazards of Electromagnetic Energies	p. 285
21.1 Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Energy	p. 285
21.2 Mechanisms of Harming	p. 288
21.3 Strategies and Tactics for Electromagnetic Hazards	p. 290
Learning Exercises	p. 294
Technical Terms	p. 295
References	p. 295
22 Hazards of Severe Weather and Geological Events	p. 297
22.1 Background	p. 297
22.2 Mechanisms of Harming	p. 299
22.3 Strategies and Tactics for Weather and Geological Events	p. 299
22.4 Summary of Part IV	p. 302
Learning Exercises	p. 303
Technical Terms	p. 303
Reference	p. 303
Part V Risk Reduction for other Than Energy Sources	p. 305
23 Workplace Conditions	p. 307
23.1 Background	p. 307
23.2 Floors	p. 308
23.3 Stairways and Steps	p. 315
23.4 Ramps	p. 318
23.5 Confined Spaces	p. 319
23.6 Dusty Air	p. 321
Learning Exercises	p. 322
Technical Terms	p. 323
References	p. 324
24 Chemical Substances	p. 327
24.1 Major Categories of Chemicals Encountered at Work	p. 327
24.2 Mechanisms of Harming	p. 329
24.3 Strategies and Tactics for Workplace Chemicals	p. 330
Learning Exercises	p. 333
Technical Terms	p. 333
References	p. 334
25 Biological Agents	p. 335
25.1 Plants	p. 335
25.2 Pets	p. 336
25.3 Livestock	p. 336
25.4 Wild Animals	p. 337
25.5 Mold	p. 338
25.6 Pathogens	p. 338
Learning Exercises	p. 341
Technical Terms	p. 342
References	p. 342
26 Musculoskeletal Stressors	p. 343
26.1 Background	p. 343
26.2 Means by which Musculoskeletal Stressors can Harm	p. 344
26.3 Strategies and Tactics for Musculoskeletal Stressors	p. 347
Learning Exercises	p. 351
Technical Terms	p. 351
References	p. 352
27 Violent Actions of People	p. 353
27.1 Workplace Violence	p. 353
27.2 Terrorist Attacks	p. 357
27.3 Summary of Part V	p. 358
Learning Exercises	p. 359
Technical Terms	p. 359
References	p. 360
Index	p. 361

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