Hazard identification methods

• Main Authors: Crawley, Frank (Author), Tyler, Brian 1935- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Rugby Institution of Chemical Engineers 2003; ©2003
• Subjects: Industrial safety; Chemical engineering > Safety measures
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• Physical Description: ix, 98 pages illustartions 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references
• ISBN: 0852954573; 9780852954577

This book provides an overview of the hazard identification methods currently in use in the process industries together with an assessment of the strengths and limitations of each technique. The information given is based on the wide experience of the two authors and European Process Safety Centre members. Specific examples illustrate the inter-play of the various methods and show how they interact to provide the best results. The aim of this book is to assist safety specialists and managers in deciding which hazard identification method is the most appropriate and effective technique to use in a particular situation. The book is also intended for use by students and those needing an introduction to the safety field.