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• 1. The current challenges at work and their demands for intervention2. Occupational Safety and Health and the Change Laboratory. From diagnosis to formative intervention.3. Is it possible to conduct a Change Laboratory without a demand recognized by the organization's hierarchy?4. One object, two views: Change Laboratory in a center for adolescents in conflict with the law5. Conflict and changes: learned lessons during the use of the Change Laboratory in a public elementary school6. No beds available: vacancies collapse in a public hospital hemodialysis sector and the opportunity for collective construction of solutions7. Transformative agency: procedure of alternatives or solutions to child labor8. Advances, difficulties and learning during the application process of one of the first Change Laboratory9. The historical context and the construction of changes10. Network of tensions in the shared construction of care for the injured at work: challenges for the Boundary-Crossing Change Laboratory11. Change Laboratory Intervention in Urban Cleaning Sector12. Change Laboratory in the surveillance activity at Piracicaba Worker's Health Reference Center (CEREST)13. Contributions from the Change Laboratory to the Model of Analysis and Prevention of Accidents14. Where do we come from and where do we want go?
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This book presents an innovative method to improve workers' health and prevent occupational accidents: the Change Laboratory, a method of formative intervention that enables the organization's participants to identify, with the help of facilitators, the historical and systemic origins of work processes anomalies (environmental problems, work safety and health, quality and productivity problems, problems related to labor relations, etc). It proposes a cycle of expansive learning that evolves from recognition of the problem to the visualization, testing and consolidation of solutions.The Change Laboratory method was first developed by Finnish researchers in the 90s and has been improved since then by an international network of research centers in ten countries. This volume presents the results of the experiences conducted by the Brazilian research group to apply the methodology to workers' health programs. It adopts a translational approach and seeks to elaborate a method of intervention that goes beyond the mere diagnostics to present solutions to concrete problems based on systematized and participatory research. Collaborative Development for the Prevention of Occupational Accidents and Diseases - Change Laboratory in Worker's Health will be of interest to both researchers and professionals engaged in developing intervention programs to improve safety and health at work, such as occupational health professionals and researchers, organizational psychologists, safety engineers and public agents working with workers' health regulations. The book will also be of interest to occupational health students interested in learning how the Change Laboratory method can be applied to this field of research and activity.
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• Foreword.-
• 1. What is the Place of Human and Organisational Factors in Safety?, by Claude Gilbert.-
• 2. Accounting for Differing Perspectives and Values: the Rail Industry, by Brendan Ryan.-
• 3. Safety Leadership and Human and Organisational Factors (HOF)
• Where do We Go from Here?, by Kathryn Mearns.-
• 4. Considering Human and Organizational Factors in Risk Industries:, by Christian Neveu, Valérie Lagrange, Philipe Noël, and Nicolas Herchin.-
• 5. The Key Drivers to Setting Up a Valuable and Sustainable HOF Approach in a High-Risk Company such as Airbus, by Florence Reuzeau.-
• 6. Developing Human and Organizational Factors in a Company, by François Daniellou.-
• 7. Organisational Factors, the Last Frontier?, by Ivan Boissières.-
• 8. Risk Management and Judicialization, by Caroline Lacroix.-
• 9. Integrating Organizational and Management Variables in the Analysis of Safety and Risk, by Paul Schulman.-
• 10. Turning the Management of Safety Risk into a Business Function: the Challenge for Industrial Sociotechnical Systems in the 21st Century, by Daniel Mauriño.-
• 11. The Strategic Agility Gap: How Organizations are Slow and Stale to Adapt in Turbulent Worlds, by David Woods.-
• 12. The Languages of Safety, by Hervé Laroche.-
• 13. The Dual face of HOF in High-Risk Organizations, by Corinne Bieder.-
• 14. Human and Organisational Factors: Fad or not Fad?, by Jean-Christophe Le Coze.-
• 15. Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Levers to Promote Human and Organizational Factors (HOF) Influence in High-Risk Industries, by Benoît Journé.-
• 16. HOF: Adjusting the Rule-Based Safety/Managed Safety Balance and Keeping Pace with a Changing Reality, by Caroline Kamaté.

This open access book addresses several questions regarding the implementation of human and organisational factors (HOF) so that recent improvements in industrial safety can be built upon. It addresses sources of frustration in senior management with high expectations of operational recommendations and disquiet on the part of HOF specialists struggling to have an impact on high-level decision making. The brief explores these issues with an emphasis on examples and lessons learned based on the experience of its authors, who come from different academic disciplines and various industrial sectors such as oil and gas, energy and transportation. It then offers some ways forward for a better consideration of HOF in hazardous companies with a view of promoting safety and facing challenges in a rapidly changing world.

• 1. An introduction to physical security
• 2. History of terrorist attacks to critical infrastructures involving hazardous materials
• 3. Principles and concepts for physical security
• 4. Physical security risk assessment tools and applications
• 5. Secure culture and security management models
• 6. Advanced design of physical security systems
• 7. Economic aspects of security decisions
• 8. General conclusions.
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Physical Security in the Process Industry: Theory with Applications deals with physical security in the field of critical infrastructures where hazardous materials are a factor, along with the state-of-the-art thinking and modeling methods for enhancing physical security. The book offers approaches based on scientific insights, mainly addressing terrorist attacks. Moreover, the use of innovative techniques is explained, including Bayesian networks, game-theory and petri-networks. Dealing with economic parameters and constraints and calculating the costs and benefits of security measures are also included. The book will be of interest to security (and safety) scientists, security managers and the public at large.
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• Introduction Effective Selling of Safety and Health Programs Creative Safety Equipment Purchases Tapping Employee Creativity Traditional "Things" Involving the Family Involving the Community Establishing and Using Your Network Joint Ventures to Reduce Costs Grants, Contracts, Tax Credits, and Deductions Utilizing Free Services Using Internet Resources Tapping Other Resources Creative Safety Communication Ideas Acquiring University and Student Services Looking Outside the Safety Arena Creative Solutions to Difficult Problems Creative Safety Programs New! It Is Your Safety Program-Empowering Employees in Safety New! Safety and Health Vision and Values New! Safety and Health Profession New! Impact of Safety and Health on Your Organization New! Human Resources and Safety and Health New! Does Happy = Safe? New! Circular Safety Management New! Injecting Creativity into Training Activities New! Combating Risk with Innovation New! Eliminate Boring from Your Safety Programs New! Critical and Creative Thinking in Safety and Health New! Achievement Is Addictive New! Lost but Not Forgotten New! Back to Basics Appendix A: Potential Sources of Assistance through Local Colleges and Universities Appendix B: Employee Workplace Rights Appendix C:Targeted Hazard Identification System Appendix D: Sample Action Plan Appendix E: Sample Safety Audit Assessment New! Appendix F: Injury and Illness Prevention Programs.
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In today's rapidly changing workplace, safety and loss prevention professionals cannot always "go by the book" for the answers to new and unique problems and issues. When there is no tried-and-true solution to a problem, safety and loss prevention professionals must think outside of the box of conventional solutions and develop new and creative solutions. Creative Safety Solutions, Second Edition stimulates creative thinking by identifying some of the new programs, new ideas, and new solutions being tried by other professionals in the field. By thinking outside of the box, the book will help you create new ways to improve the workplace. New Chapters in the Second Edition: * It Is Your Safety Program-Empowering Employees in Safety * Safety and Health Vision and Values * Safety and Health Profession * Impact of Safety and Health on Your Organization * Human Resources and Safety and Health * Does Happy = Safe? * Circular Safety Management * Injecting Creativity into Training Activities * Combating Risk with Innovation * Eliminate Boring from Your Safety Programs * Critical and Creative Thinking in Safety and Health * Achievement Is Addictive * Lost but Not Forgotten * Appendix: Injury and Illness Prevention Programs In this book, safety expert Thomas Schneid has assembled a number of creative solutions that have been tried and tested and have worked for many organizations. These are not all of the great ideas and solutions developed in the safety and loss prevention area-all of the ideas have not already been used. These ideas are only the tip of the iceberg, and the author challenges you to find new and better ways of doing your job within the safety and loss prevention function. These creative solutions to safety and loss prevention problems can help spur you to think about your activities and job duties and find new and creative ways of advancing the safety and loss prevention field.
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• 1. What is health and safety all about?
• 2. Managing health and safety,
• 3. Framework of health, safety and fire law,
• 4. Control of safety hazards,
• 5. Hazardous substances - Health hazards,
• 6. Physical and psychological health hazards,
• 7. Construction and contractors,
• 8. Incidents and emergencies,
• 9. Sources of information and guidance. .
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Do you need to get to grips with health and safety principles but don't have time to wade through reams of legislation and guidance? Do you need practical step-by-step guidance on health and safety issues for your small business? Then this is the book for you. Building on the success of the first edition, this fully revised Easy Guide to Health and Safety 2nd edition introduces the health and safety issues which the self-employed and managers, directors and staff with health and safety responsibilities in small businesses face every day. Written in plain English, this new edition will take you through the principles of health and safety in a clear, jargon-free manner. Fully revised and packed with practical guidance, the Easy Guide to Health and Safety will ensure that you are well equipped to keep yourself and others safe in the workplace. Provides small businesses with the necessary information to understand obligations and gain control of health and safety in the workplace Packed with practical guidance and handy checklists and forms. Also suitable for students studying towards IOSH Working Safely and NVQ level 1 and 2 courses from City and Guilds and other NVQ awarding bodies.
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• Hazard Control Concepts and Principles. Leadership and Management. Understanding Accidents. Hazard Control Related Disciplines. Government, Consensus, and Voluntary Organizations. Managing Hazardous Materials. Fire Safety and Emergency Management.
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The International Board for the Certification of Safety Managers (IBFCSM) has designated this text as the Primary Study Reference for those preparing to sit for the Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM) and the Certified Hazard Control Manager-Security (CHCM-SEC) Examinations. Introduction to Hazard Control Management: A Vital Organizational Func.
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The International Board for the Certification of Safety Managers (IBFCSM) has designated this text as the Primary Study Reference for those preparing to sit for the Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM) and the Certified Hazard Control Manager-Security (CHCM-SEC) Examinations. Introduction to Hazard Control Management: A Vital Organizational Function explains how proven management and leadership principles can improve hazard control and safety management effectiveness in organizations of all types and sizes. This introductory text addresses hazard control and safety management as organizational functions, instead of just programs. It not only supplies a broad overview of essential concepts-including identifying, analyzing, and controlling hazards-but also promotes the importance of safe behaviors. Written by the Executive Director of IBFCSM, the book covers a broad array of hazards that can exist in most organizations. It focuses on the need to use good leadership, effective communication, and proven management techniques to prevent organizational losses. Addresses the inter-relationships of various organizational functions that support hazard control, accident prevention, and safety Includes an overview of emergency management, hazardous materials, and fire safety management Reviews occupational health, radiation safety, and emerging hazards such as nanotechnology and robotic safety Emphasizing the importance of effective communication skills in hazard control efforts, this book promotes an understanding of system safety methodologies and organizational culture to help you control hazards, prevent accidents, and reduce other losses in your organization. It expands on the foundational principles contained in the pamphlet: The Management Approach to Hazard Control. This book is an ideal reference for anyone wanting to learn more about managing hazards, encouraging safe behaviors, and leading hazard control efforts.
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• Safety Culture: Prerequisite for the Development of Modern Society Trends in the Development of Occupational Health and Safety Importance of Manner and Form of Communication Changes in OHS Management Systems Related to Business Competitiveness Changes in the Nature of Labour Markets and Their Impact on OHS Human Resources Management as a Part of Safety Culture Multilingualism as a Part of Safety Culture Bibliography Legislative Regulations: Expectations for a Single Approach within Risk Management in the ManMachineEnvironment System Content of the Users Manual ILO-OHS 2001 Management System Structure of the ILO Directive Occupational Health and Safety Management System OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System OHRIS A Change in the Philosophy of OHS Management Systems Related to Accession of New Countries to the EU Bibliography Books Journals Documents Risk Management as a Part of Integrated Systems for Business Management Safety Culture and Quality Culture Safety, Quality, and Reliability Features of Competitive Products and Manufacturing Processes in Global Markets Possibilities of Integrating Requirements of Safety and Quality in the Construction Process Integrated Management System Occupational Safety Audit Bibliography Books Journals Theory and Selected Applications of Risk Management Basic Procedures in Risk Management Causal Relation of Failure or Accident Occurrence: Will a Failure or Accident Occur by Coincidence? Integrated Approach to Risk Management Lifting Machines and Risk Analysis Partial Conclusion Bibliography Books Journals Certain Risks and Principles of Their Management New and Emerging Risks Impact of Increasing Working Age on OHS as a New Risk Risks in Mechatronic Systems Maintenance as a Means of Risk Minimization Acoustic Risk Management Risk Management in the Process of Machine and Machinery Development and Design Risk Management within Material Flows Bibliography Risk Management and Its Application in Safety and Security Systems Man as the Object of Safety Analyses within Security and Safety Notes on the Definitions of Safety and Security Common Aspects of Safety and Security with the Possibility of Application of Technical Diagnostic Methods Bibliography Education as Part of the Training of Experts in Risk Management Change in Manufacturing Technologies and Consequent Requirements for Education in Occupational Health and Safety New Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Education of Experts in Occupational Health and Safety Partial Conclusion Bibliography Index.
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Although often taken for granted, safety doesn't just happen. It requires a deep understanding of the principles of safety culture that then must be applied in all of your actions. Safety Management in a Competitive Business Environment discusses the meaning of the culture of safety in all areas of industrial manufacturing, focusing on risk management preventative measures. It explores the new and emerging risks and underlines the significance of effective education methods as prerequisites for acquiring appropriate risk management skills. The book provides an integrated and systematic point of view on the field of occupational health and safety management, safety of machines and machinery, and certain complex technologies. It touches on civil safety as a part of safety culture in the sense of national culture-an area that is now becoming very topical. The author details the risk assessment methods available and the many factors that come into play such as deterioration due to ageing, construction issues, and workplace noise, to name just a few. He also covers the importance of education for risk management professionals of all levels and the integration of safety related to industrial technology and civil security into comprehensive safety and security. The culture of safety provides space for adopting principles leading to risk minimization or, in some areas, risk elimination. It creates a legal basis for obligatory application of risk management methods adjusted to particular work environment, technology, and machinery. This book demonstrates how risk management systems form component parts of comprehensive managerial systems, especially in integration with quality management systems. It gives you the tools necessary for systematic management of traditional and emerging risks in the man-machine-environment system, especially in industrial technologies.
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• chapter 1. Is there a loss of trust in the workplace?
• chapter 2. Why compliance?
• chapter 3. Value-based leadership in safety
• chapter 4. Empowerment in safety and health
• chapter 5. Impact of hiring and discipline in safety
• chapter 6. Don't be afraid to fail
• chapter 7. Rethinking workers' compensation
• chapter 8. Creating safety creativity in the workplace
• chapter 9. How may I help you?
• chapter 10. Rethinking the employment relationship
• chapter 11. Safety impacts everything
• chapter 12. ADA and the impact on safety and health
• chapter 13. Impact of happiness on safety
• chapter 14. Here are your OSHA citations!
• chapter 15. Future of the safety and health profession

Are the tried and true safety practices still effective in the changing workplace? Is there a better way of safeguarding employees from accidents and injuries? In short, why do you perform the safety activities that you do on a daily basis and do they produce the results necessary to keep your safety program and your company competitive in the global market? Answering these questions and more, Workplace Safety and Health: Assessing Current Practices and Promoting Change in the Profession analyzes the current practices and identifies emerging issues and challenges in the safety and health profession. We Need a Game Changer A New Way of Achieving a Safe and Healthful Workplace Safety pioneer and educator Thomas Schneid makes a strong case that mandatory compliance with OSHA regulations is only the first step in a safety program. And that, due to globalization and the current emphasis on sustainability, the requirements of the safety profession have changed. He explores new sources of information and guidance for addressing the new and emerging issues created by the current economic situation, globalization, and the changing workplace. He also identifies and analyzes emerging ethical issues within the safety and health profession, then suggests potential solutions. Schneid then examines the basic assumptions and challenges you to assess and evaluate your activities in search of a better and more effective way of achieving the results necessary to be competitive in today s workplace. Taking a provocative look at the current issues facing the safety profession, he shows you how to view safety activities and actions from a different perspective and see the real impact they have on the lives of others. He gives you the tools you need to go beyond OSHA compliance and develop safety programs that will be effective in the global workplace and create and maintain a safe workplace that eliminates all injuries and illnesses. <.
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• Introduction Trends in Safety Global and Regional Trends in Employment Trends in Injuries and Fatalities World Class in Safety Defining World-Class Safety Performance or Status Are World-Class Performance and Status Achievable? Setting the Safety Vision Have a Safety Management System Is a Safety Management System Required? Good Business Sense Legal Compliance and Due Diligence The Road Map for Improving Safety Performance Elements of a Safety Management System Implementing a Safety Management System Implementing an SMS in an Organization Where One Does Not Exist Establish the Safety Culture Vision All Element Standards Clearly Defined Responsibilities and Resources Allocated Training Provided to All Personnel Activities Documented Internal Controls Developed and Activated Sustainment Process Developed and Activated Performance Management Upgrading an SMS in an Organization Where One Already Exists Gap Analysis Completed (New vs Existing Standards) Gap Closure Strategies Developed Execution and Rollout An Incident Management System Design of an Incident Management System Using an IMS for Short-Term Tactical Safety Responses Using an IMS for Long-Term Strategic Safety Management Decisions Leadership and Organizational Safety The Role of Leadership Leadership Styles and Behaviors: Impact on Safety The Frontline Leader Senior Leadership The Safety Challenge: Why Is Organizational Safety Important? Great Safety Performance Equals Great Business Performance Great Safety Performance Helps to Attract and Retain the Best and Brightest Great Safety Performance Maintains and Elevates Organizational Image How Can We Improve Health and Safety Performance? Making Everyone Responsible for Health and Safety Maintaining a Working and Effective Safety Management System Establishing and Stewarding the Risk Management Philosophy Embracing Process Safety Management as a Component of the SMS Focused Attention on Contractor Safety Management Leadership at the Frontline Shared Learnings within and across Organizations, within Industry, and across Industries Maintaining a Trained and Competent Workforce Ensuring an Adequate Audit and Compliance Processes The Challenges of Risk Management Residual or Static Risks Introduced Risks Operating Risks Incremental Risks That Are Normalized over Time Process Safety Management PSM: People PSM: Processes and Systems PSM: Facilities and Technology Contractor (Service Provider) Safety Management Core Requirements of Contractor Management A Contractor Prequalification Process Contractor Safety Management Activating Your Prequalification Service Provider Stewardship of Leading and Lagging Indicators Contractor Audits and Follow-Up Leadership at the Frontline Role of the Frontline Supervisor/Leader Core Skills of Frontline Supervisors and Leaders Shared Learning in Safety Why Is Shared Learning Important in Workplace Safety Internal Sharing of Learning in Safety Industry and Cross-Industry Sharing of Safety Learning Safety Training and Competency Understanding the Business Drivers Understanding and Internalizing the Core Values and Beliefs of the Organization Challenges to Realizing Health and Safety Vision Back to the Basics Due Diligence Requirements Audits and Compliance Avoiding the Blame Game Audits Support the Gap Closure Process Auditors Laying the Foundation for an Effective Audit Resource Allocation Based on Risk Exposure Audit All Facets of the RM Auditing the Safety Management System Gap Analysis and Identification Internal Assessment External Benchmarking Best-Practices Identification and Alignment Industry Leaders and Peers in Safety Reconfiguration of the Organization to Achieve World-Class Safety Performance Safety Audit Programs in the New Millennium Emergency Management History of IMS Why Should Organizations Have an IMS? Types of Events Requiring IMS Responses Organizing Response Structures Activating the Response Organizational Structure and Key Supporting Roles Managing the Response Safety Culture Maturity Legal Significance of Health and Safety at Work Health and Safety at Work in High-Risk Business: Case Studies Incident Frequencies and Extent of Maturity of a Health and Safety Culture Impact of Trust and Employee Engagement on Maturity of an EH&S Culture Cultural Variation: Relationship between Employee Cultural Outlook versus Organizational EHS Performance (National and Organizational Culture) Motivation in Health and Safety Culture Physical and Physiological Stress and the Health and Safety Culture Leadership Commitment and Sustainable Safety Culture Safety Leadership Leadership Behaviors for Improving Workplace Safety and Safety Culture Developing a Model of Safety Culture Training Information Sharing/Reporting Incidents Autonomy and Leadership Support xiv Contents Developing a Strong Safety Culture Safety Culture Maturity Assessment Implementing an Effective Global Occupational Health Policy and Program: Case Study in the Oil and Gas Industry Background on Occupational Health Development Perspectives Occupational Health Management Functions of Occupational Health Management Challenges of Setting Up an Occupational Health Function Consistent Terminologies and Processes Document Hierarchy Check Sheets and Work Tools Standard Operating Procedures Standards Policy Types of Incidents Role Descriptions Standards and Standard Operating Procedures Conclusion Appendix : Contractor or Service Provider Prequalification Questionnaire Appendix : Contractor Safety Standard Appendix : Ground Disturbance Attachment and Sample Work Agreement Glossary of Terms References Index.
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With annual cost in excess of $150 billion from workplace related illnesses and injuries, any knowledge that can reduce this burden contributes to the overall welfare of the work force and business performance. Yet, there are many key areas of opportunities that have not yet been discussed in the literature, such as approaches to improving contractor safety management and innovative approaches to shared learning in health and safety. Until now. Built upon practical principles and knowledge derived from the authors' field experience, Safety Management: A Comprehensive Approach to Developing a Sustainable System provides recommendations and practical solutions for improving health and safety in the workplace. The authors recognize and promote workplace health and safety as essential for sustained long-term profitability of all organizations, regardless of the industry. The book emphasizes the potential for sustained improvements in workplace health and safety from understanding: How business environment trends can guide approaches to managing health and safety in the workplace The importance of safety management systems (SMS) The benefits of integrating process safety management (PSM) into your business practices How leadership commitment and shared learning in health and safety can improve the workplace and that leveraging shared learning in safety helps you avoid repeat and similar incidents The importance of leveraging contractor safety management to generate real improvements in workplace safety Proactively identifying gaps in organizational SMS and addressing them by using audits as a collaborative process The authors explore different leadership styles and detail their pros and cons in the workplace. Compiling this wealth of knowledge into a single book provides a holistic approach to upgrading the way health and safety is managed in the workplace. It shows you how to take your organization from ordinary to world-class safety performance.
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• Introduction Trends in Safety Global and Regional Trends in Employment Trends in Injuries and Fatalities World Class in Safety Defining World-Class Safety Performance or Status Are World-Class Performance and Status Achievable? Setting the Safety Vision Have a Safety Management System Is a Safety Management System Required? Good Business Sense Legal Compliance and Due Diligence The Road Map for Improving Safety Performance Elements of a Safety Management System Implementing a Safety Management System Implementing an SMS in an Organization Where One Does Not Exist Establish the Safety Culture Vision All Element Standards Clearly Defined Responsibilities and Resources Allocated Training Provided to All Personnel Activities Documented Internal Controls Developed and Activated Sustainment Process Developed and Activated Performance Management Upgrading an SMS in an Organization Where One Already Exists Gap Analysis Completed (New vs Existing Standards) Gap Closure Strategies Developed Execution and Rollout An Incident Management System Design of an Incident Management System Using an IMS for Short-Term Tactical Safety Responses Using an IMS for Long-Term Strategic Safety Management Decisions Leadership and Organizational Safety The Role of Leadership Leadership Styles and Behaviors: Impact on Safety The Frontline Leader Senior Leadership The Safety Challenge: Why Is Organizational Safety Important? Great Safety Performance Equals Great Business Performance Great Safety Performance Helps to Attract and Retain the Best and Brightest Great Safety Performance Maintains and Elevates Organizational Image How Can We Improve Health and Safety Performance? Making Everyone Responsible for Health and Safety Maintaining a Working and Effective Safety Management System Establishing and Stewarding the Risk Management Philosophy Embracing Process Safety Management as a Component of the SMS Focused Attention on Contractor Safety Management Leadership at the Frontline Shared Learnings within and across Organizations, within Industry, and across Industries Maintaining a Trained and Competent Workforce Ensuring an Adequate Audit and Compliance Processes The Challenges of Risk Management Residual or Static Risks Introduced Risks Operating Risks Incremental Risks That Are Normalized over Time Process Safety Management PSM: People PSM: Processes and Systems PSM: Facilities and Technology Contractor (Service Provider) Safety Management Core Requirements of Contractor Management A Contractor Prequalification Process Contractor Safety Management Activating Your Prequalification Service Provider Stewardship of Leading and Lagging Indicators Contractor Audits and Follow-Up Leadership at the Frontline Role of the Frontline Supervisor/Leader Core Skills of Frontline Supervisors and Leaders Shared Learning in Safety Why Is Shared Learning Important in Workplace Safety Internal Sharing of Learning in Safety Industry and Cross-Industry Sharing of Safety Learning Safety Training and Competency Understanding the Business Drivers Understanding and Internalizing the Core Values and Beliefs of the Organization Challenges to Realizing Health and Safety Vision Back to the Basics Due Diligence Requirements Audits and Compliance Avoiding the Blame Game Audits Support the Gap Closure Process Auditors Laying the Foundation for an Effective Audit Resource Allocation Based on Risk Exposure Audit All Facets of the RM Auditing the Safety Management System Gap Analysis and Identification Internal Assessment External Benchmarking Best-Practices Identification and Alignment Industry Leaders and Peers in Safety Reconfiguration of the Organization to Achieve World-Class Safety Performance Safety Audit Programs in the New Millennium Emergency Management History of IMS Why Should Organizations Have an IMS? Types of Events Requiring IMS Responses Organizing Response Structures Activating the Response Organizational Structure and Key Supporting Roles Managing the Response Safety Culture Maturity Legal Significance of Health and Safety at Work Health and Safety at Work in High-Risk Business: Case Studies Incident Frequencies and Extent of Maturity of a Health and Safety Culture Impact of Trust and Employee Engagement on Maturity of an EH&S Culture Cultural Variation: Relationship between Employee Cultural Outlook versus Organizational EHS Performance (National and Organizational Culture) Motivation in Health and Safety Culture Physical and Physiological Stress and the Health and Safety Culture Leadership Commitment and Sustainable Safety Culture Safety Leadership Leadership Behaviors for Improving Workplace Safety and Safety Culture Developing a Model of Safety Culture Training Information Sharing/Reporting Incidents Autonomy and Leadership Support xiv Contents Developing a Strong Safety Culture Safety Culture Maturity Assessment Implementing an Effective Global Occupational Health Policy and Program: Case Study in the Oil and Gas Industry Background on Occupational Health Development Perspectives Occupational Health Management Functions of Occupational Health Management Challenges of Setting Up an Occupational Health Function Consistent Terminologies and Processes Document Hierarchy Check Sheets and Work Tools Standard Operating Procedures Standards Policy Types of Incidents Role Descriptions Standards and Standard Operating Procedures Conclusion Appendix : Contractor or Service Provider Prequalification Questionnaire Appendix : Contractor Safety Standard Appendix : Ground Disturbance Attachment and Sample Work Agreement Glossary of Terms References Index.
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With annual cost in excess of $150 billion from workplace related illnesses and injuries, any knowledge that can reduce this burden contributes to the overall welfare of the work force and business performance. Yet, there are many key areas of opportunities that have not yet been discussed in the literature, such as approaches to improving contractor safety management and innovative approaches to shared learning in health and safety. Until now. Built upon practical principles and knowledge derived from the authors' field experience, Safety Management: A Comprehensive Approach to Developing a Sustainable System provides recommendations and practical solutions for improving health and safety in the workplace. The authors recognize and promote workplace health and safety as essential for sustained long-term profitability of all organizations, regardless of the industry. The book emphasizes the potential for sustained improvements in workplace health and safety from understanding: * How business environment trends can guide approaches to managing health and safety in the workplace * The importance of safety management systems (SMS) * The benefits of integrating process safety management (PSM) into your business practices * How leadership commitment and shared learning in health and safety can improve the workplace and that leveraging shared learning in safety helps you avoid repeat and similar incidents * The importance of leveraging contractor safety management to generate real improvements in workplace safety * Proactively identifying gaps in organizational SMS and addressing them by using audits as a collaborative process The authors explore different leadership styles and detail their pros and cons in the workplace. Compiling this wealth of knowledge into a single book provides a holistic approach to upgrading the way health and safety is managed in the workplace. It shows you how to take your organization from ordinary to world-class safety performance.
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• 1. Asbestos
• 2. Bloodborne pathogens
• 3. Combustible dusts
• 4. Compressed gases
• 5. Confined spaces
• 6. Cranes, derricks, hoists, and slings
• 7. Electrical safety
• 8. Emergency preparations (Exit routes, emergency action, and fire prevention plans)
• 9. Ergonomics
• 10. Flammable and combustible liquids
• 11. Guarding powered hand, table, and fixed machine tools
• 12. Hazard communication
• 13. Hearing protection
• 14. Heat and cold stress
• 15. Hexavalent chromium
• 16. Highway worksite safety
• 17. Indoor air quality and indoor environmental quality
• 18. Injury and illness protection program
• 19. Ionizing radiation
• 20. Laboratory safety and health
• 21. Lead
• 22. Lockout/Blockout/Tagout (Control of hazardous energy)
• 23. Medical services and first aid
• 24. Nanotechnology
• 25. Office, school, and retail safety
• 26. Personal protective equipment
• 27. Pesticide use
• 28. Powered industrial trucks
• 29. Process safety management
• 30. Respiratory protection
• 31. Spray finishing
• 32. Ventilation (Industrial)
• 33. Welding
• 34. Workplace violence prevention

Every organization must comply with occupational health and safety regulations. Yet it is frequently unclear which actually apply in a given real-life situation, plus the field is loaded with technical terminology and complicated regulations. Many managers, trainers, even safety and health professionals therefore find it hard to know how to comply, with exactly what. Written to make this important discipline more understandable, Concise Guide to Workplace Safety and Health: What You Need to Know, When You Need It systematically addresses, for each of the 34 topics covered, core issues such as relevant regulations, required program elements, and definitions of key terms. Organized for quick access to information, this handy reference book demystifies required documentation, training elements, medical requirements, recordkeeping, and more. Conveniently, the author uses the same 20-part format for every topic. For example, if you want to know only about the documentation required, you can immediately turn to a topic's Section 9 (Written Documentation Required). If training requirements are the issue, simply go to a chapter's Section 12 (Training Requirements). Also provided for each topic are links to quality background and training information, with sample forms and programs where available. The guide covers safety and health topics of interest to a wide cross section of industries and businesses. The author's relaxed, yet focused approach and consistent format allow efficient access to a broad range of occupational health and safety information. The topics covered include not only those that are currently regulated, but also emerging issues such as injury and illness prevention programs, and the rapidly growing field of nanotechnology.
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• List of Tables. List if Figures. Online Materials Accompanying This Book. Acronyms and Abbreviations. Glossary. Acknowledgments. Preface. Executive Summary.
• 1. What is COO/OD and How Can I Tell If I Need It? 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 Purpose of This Book. 1.3 Focus and Intended Audience. 1.4 Definitions. 1.5 How to Use This Book. 1.6 How DO I Know If I Need to Improve my COO/OD. 1.7 Basic COO/OD Concepts. 1.8 Implementation of the COO/OD System. 1.9 Scope of the Book. 1.10 Relationship to Other Management System Frameworks. 1.11 Summary. 1.12 References.
• 2. Benefits of COO/OD. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Objectives of COO/OD. 2.3 Evolution of COO/OD Systems. 2.4 Summary. 2.5 References. 2.6 Additional Reading.
• 3. Leadership's Role and Commitment. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Achieving Greatness with COO/OD. 3.3 Leadership's Role in Instituting COO/OD. 3.4 Summary. 3.5 References. 3.6 Additional Reading.
• 4. The Importance of Human Factors. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Human Behavior Issues. 4.3 What Is a Human Error? 4.4 Common Misconceptions About Human Performance. 4.5 Categories of Human Errors. 4.6 Human Error Initiators. 4.7 How Does A COO/OD System Prevent and Mitigate Human Errors? 4.8 Relationship Between COO/OD and Other Common Human Performance Tools. 4.9 Getting Everyone Involved in Human Factors. 4.10 Human Factors Metrics. 4.11 Summary. 4.12 References. 4.13 Additional Reading.
• 5. Key Attributes of Conduct of Operations. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 COO Applied of Process Safety Management Systems. 5.3 Organization of this Chapter. 5.4 COO Foundations. 5.5 People. 5.6 Process. 5.7 Plant. 5.8 Management Systems. 5.9 Summary. 5.10 References. 5.11 Additional Reading.
• 6. Key Attributes of Operational Discipline. 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Organizational Attributes. 6.3 Individual Attributes. 6.4 Summary. 6.5 References. 6.6 Additional Reading.
• 7. Implementing and Maintaining Effective COO/OD Systems . 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Develop a Plan. 7.3 Implement the Plan. 7.4 Monitor Progress. 7.5 Adjust the Plan and Continuously Improve. 7.6 Application to Different Roles. 7.7 Summary. 7.8 References. 7.9 Additional Reading.
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Process safety management (PSM) systems are only as effective as the day-to-day ability of the organization to rigorously execute system requirements correctly every time. The failure of just one person in completing a job task correctly just one time can unfortunately lead to serious injuries and potentially catastrophic incidents. In fact, the design, implementation, and daily execution of PSM systems are all dependent on workers at all levels in the organization doing their job tasks correctly every time. High levels of Operational Discipline, therefore, help ensure strong PSM performance and overall operational excellence. This book details management practices which help ensure rigor in executing process safety programs in order to prevent major accidents.
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• Introduction Complex Safety-Critical Systems Dealing with Failures: A Short History of Safety Engineering The Role of Formal Methods A Case Study: Three Mile Island References
• Dependability, Reliability, and Safety Assessment Concepts Classification of Faults Fault Models Managing Faults Fault Detection Fault Prediction Fault Tolerance Fault Coverage Reliability Modeling System Reliability
• Techniques for Safety Assessment Hazard Analysis Risk Analysis Risk Measures
• Development of Safety-Critical Applications What Makes a System Complex What Makes the Development Complex Measuring the Impact of Complexity From System to Process A General Development Framework Development Workflow Testing Workflow Safety Assessment Workflow Certification Management Workflow Project Management Workflow Tool Support Improving the Process: Maturity Models
• Formal Methods for Safety Assessment Advantages of Formal Methods Formal Methods in the Development Process Problems and Limitations History of Formal Methods Formal Models and Specification Formal Methods for Verification and Validation Formal Safety Analysis Industrial Applications of Formal Methods Conclusions and Future Directions
• Formal Methods for Certification Certification of Avionic Systems So Many Standards, So Little Time The ECSS System of Standards Avionics Reference Standards ARP 4754 ARP 4761 DO-178B The Case for the Safety Case Formal Methods and Certification References
• Appendices: The NuSMV Model Checker The FSAP Safety Analysis Platform Some Regulatory Bodies and Regulations Index.
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Safety-critical systems, by definition those systems whose failure can cause catastrophic results for people, the environment, and the economy, are becoming increasingly complex both in their functionality and their interactions with the environment. Unfortunately, safety assessments are still largely done manually, a time-consuming and error-prone process. The growing complexity of these systems requires an increase in the skill and efficacy of safety engineers and encourages the adoption of formal and standardized techniques. An introduction to the area of design and verification of safety-critical systems, Design and Safety Assessment of Critical Systems focuses on safety assessment using formal methods. Beginning with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of safety and reliability, it illustrates the pivotal issues of design, development, and safety assessment of critical systems. The core of the book covers traditional notations, techniques, and procedures, including Fault Tree Analysis, FMECA, HAZOP, and Event Tree Analysis, and explains in detail how formal methods can be used to realize such procedures. It looks at the development process of safety-critical systems, and highlights influential management and organizational aspects. Finally, it describes verification and validation techniques and new trends in formal methods for safety and concludes with some widely adopted standards for the certification of safety-critical systems. Providing an in-depth and hands-on view of the application of formal techniques to advanced and critical safety assessments in a variety of industrial sectors, such as transportation, avionics and aerospace, and nuclear power, Design and Safety Assessment of Critical Systems allows anyone with a basic background in mathematics or computer science to move confidently into this advanced arena of safety assessment.
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• Part 1, Developing a Toolkit for Identifying Workplace Risk and Hazards Chapter 1, Preparing for the Risk and Hazard Assessment Chapter 2, Workplace Hazard Analysis and Review of Associated Risk Chapter 3, Developing Systems to Manage Hazards Part 2, Developing Systems that Support Hazard Recognition Chapter 4, Understanding the Human Role in the Safety Process Chapter 5, Effective Use of Employee Participation Chapter 6, Defining Associated Risk Chapter 7, Assessing Safety and Health Training Needs
• Part 3- Developing an Effective Job Hazard Analysis Chapter 8, Planning for the Job Hazard Analysis Chapter 9, Breaking the Job Down Into Individual Components Chapter 10, Putting together the Puzzle Pieces Chapter 11, Standard or Safe Operating Procedures (SOP) Part 4, Additional Tools That Can Be Used To Develop A Successful JHA Chapter 12, Overview of a Safety Management Process Chapter 13, Six Sigma as a Management System: A Tool for Effectively Managing a JHA Process References Final Words, Can You Develop a Culture that Will Sustain Itself?
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Job Hazard Analysis: A Guide for Voluntary Compliance and Beyond presents a new and improved concept for Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) that guides the reader through the whole process of developing tools for identifying workplace hazards, creating systems that support hazard recognition, designing an effective JHA, and integrating a JHA based program into occupational safety and health management systems. The book goes beyond the traditional approach of focusing just on the sequence of steps and demonstrates how to integrate a risk assessment and behavioral component into the process by incorporating elements from Behavior-Related Safety and Six Sigma. This approach allows businesses to move from mere compliance to pro-active safety management. This book methodically develops the risk assessment basis needed for ANSI/AIHA Z10 and other safety and health management systems. It is supported by numerous real-life examples, end of chapter review questions, sample checklists, action plans and forms. There is a complete online solutions manual for instructors adopting the book in college and university occupational safety and health courses. This text is intended for lecturers and students in occupational safety and health courses as well as vocational and degree courses at community colleges and universities. It will also appeal to safety and health professionals in all industries; supervisors, senior managers and HR professionals with responsibility for safety and health; and loss control and insurance professionals.
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