Impact of Societal Norms on Safety, Health, and the Environment

Impact of Societal Norms on Safety, Health, and the Environment
Author: Lee T. Ostrom
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 708
Release: 2022-10-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119830028

A compelling exploration of how social norms and commercial culture impact the safety of organizational operations In Impact of Societal Norms on Safety, Health, and the Environment: Case Studies in Society and Safety Culture, distinguished engineer Dr. Lee T. Ostrom delivers an authoritative treatment of the cultural, social, and human factors of safety cultures and issues in the workplace. The book offers readers compelling discussions of how those factors impact organizational operations and what contributes to making those impacts beneficial or detrimental. The author provides numerous real-world case studies from North America and Europe that are relevant to a global audience, highlighting the central message of the book: that an organization that views its safety culture as unimportant could be setting itself up for a significant workplace accident. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to social norms that impact how commercial organizations treat issues of safety and workplace health In-depth safety culture case studies from North America and Europe Comprehensive explorations of how peoples’ perceptions of hazards impact workplace operations and the daily lives of employees Fulsome discussions of the effect of societal attitudes on workplace health and safety Perfect for industrial and safety managers, safety coordinators, and safety representatives, Impact of Societal Norms on Safety, Health, and the Environment will also earn a place in the libraries of industrial hygienists, ergonomic program coordinators, and HR professionals.

Crisis Management Planning and Execution

Crisis Management Planning and Execution
Author: Edward S. Devlin
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2006-12-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0203485890

Crisis management planning refers to the methodology used by executives to respond to and manage a crisis and is an integral part of a business resumption plan. Crisis Management Planning and Execution explores in detail the concepts of crisis management planning, which involves a number of crises other than physical disaster. Defining th

Guidelines for Facility Siting and Layout

Guidelines for Facility Siting and Layout
Author: CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2010-08-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470925019

A resource for individuals responsible for siting decisions, this guidelines book covers siting and layout of process plants, including both new and expanding facilities. This book provides comprehensive guidelines in selecting a site, recognizing and assessing long-term risks, and the optimal lay out of equipment facilities needed within a site. The information presented is applicable to US and international locations. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Probabilistic Safety Assessment in the Chemical and Nuclear Industries

Probabilistic Safety Assessment in the Chemical and Nuclear Industries
Author: Ralph Fullwood
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 554
Release: 2000
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780750672085

In addition to presenting methodology, it shows how to identify accident vulnerability in the two industries. It reviews the causes of the two major nuclear accidents and many fatal accidents in the chemical industry, including Bhopal. Many examples of applications of PSA to both industries are presented."--BOOK JACKET. "Problems are included at the end of many chapters with answers at the back of the book."--Jacket.

Hazardous Materials Chemistry for Emergency Responders

Hazardous Materials Chemistry for Emergency Responders
Author: Robert Burke
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2002-11-25
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1420032305

The second edition of a bestseller, Hazardous Materials Chemistry for Emergency Responders continues to provide the fundamentals of "street chemistry" required by emergency response personnel. The information presented will assist you in responding to specific chemical spills, including identifying the exact chemicals involved and their individual

Guidelines for Siting and Layout of Facilities

Guidelines for Siting and Layout of Facilities
Author: CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2018-04-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119474760

This book has been written to address many of the developments since the 1st Edition which have improved how companies survey and select new sites, evaluate acquisitions, or expand their existing facilities. This book updates the appendices containing both the recommended separation distances and the checklists to help the teams obtain the information they need when locating the facility within a community, when arranging the processes within the facility, and when arranging the equipment within the process units.