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020 _a9781439879467
_q(hardback)
020 _a143987946X
_q(hardback)
035 _a(OCoLC)714731199
050 0 0 _aT55
_b.M387 2012
082 0 0 _a658.3/82
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100 1 _aMcKinnon, Ron C.
245 1 0 _aSafety management :
_bnear miss identification, recognition, and investigation /
_cRonald C. Mckinnon.
260 _aBoca, Raton, FL :
_bCRC Press,
_c2012.
300 _axxi, 175 pages :
_billustrations ;
_c25 cm
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_bn
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
_bnc
_2rdacarrier
520 _a"Identification and investigation of "near-miss" incidents can be the difference between avoiding and suffering a drastic, loss-producing accident. This book provides a step-by-step program on how to develop a "near-miss" incident program in the workplace to isolate and eliminate root causes, heal systemic weaknesses, and instill safety management systems before an accident occurs. Focusing on the successes of such safety systems at two large copper mines, numerous diverse industries, and an aluminum smelter, it includes several examples and case studies to clarify the investigative philosophy and preventive application of "near-miss" incidents"--
_cProvided by publisher.
520 _a"Research over the years has indicated that before a loss-producing accident occurs there are many warnings in the form of near miss incidents which often go unheeded. This book shows how by identifying the near miss incidents and investigating them in an effort to identify and eliminate the root causes, subsequent accidents can be prevented. Focusing on the near misses gives organizations the opportunity to identify weaknesses in the safety management systems before an accident occurs rather than after the event"--
_cProvided by publisher.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 _aCh. 1. Introduction -- ch. 2. The safety philosophy behind near miss incidents -- ch. 3. Safety management functions that relate to near miss incidents -- ch. 4. Safety management principles relating to near miss incidents -- ch. 5. Near miss incidents, myths and safety paradigms -- ch. 6. Safety and health policies -- ch. 7. Near miss incident risk management and assessment -- ch. 8. Safety auditing -- ch. 9. Near miss incident and accident recall -- ch. 10. How to motivate for safety -- ch. 11. Implementing a near miss incident system : introduction -- ch. 12. Implementing a near miss incident reporting system : implementation -- ch. 13. Implementing a near miss incident reporting system : follow up -- ch. 14. Investigating high potential near miss incidents -- ch. 15. Summary.
650 0 _aIndustrial safety
_xManagement.
650 0 _aIndustrial accidents.
650 0 _aAccident investigation.
650 7 _aTECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
_xIndustrial Health & Safety.
_2bisacsh
650 7 _aAccident investigation.
_2fast
_0(OCoLC)fst00795261
650 7 _aIndustrial accidents.
_2fast
_0(OCoLC)fst00970769
650 7 _aIndustrial safety
_xManagement.
_2fast
_0(OCoLC)fst00971698
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