Lees' Loss Prevention in the Process Industries

Lees' Loss Prevention in the Process Industries
Author: Frank Lees
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 3685
Release: 2012-11-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0123977827

Safety in the process industries is critical for those who work with chemicals and hazardous substances or processes. The field of loss prevention is, and continues to be, of supreme importance to countless companies, municipalities and governments around the world, and Lees' is a detailed reference to defending against hazards. Recognized as the standard work for chemical and process engineering safety professionals, it provides the most complete collection of information on the theory, practice, design elements, equipment, regulations and laws covering the field of process safety. An entire library of alternative books (and cross-referencing systems) would be needed to replace or improve upon it, but everything of importance to safety professionals, engineers and managers can be found in this all-encompassing three volume reference instead. - The process safety encyclopedia, trusted worldwide for over 30 years - Now available in print and online, to aid searchability and portability - Over 3,600 print pages cover the full scope of process safety and loss prevention, compiling theory, practice, standards, legislation, case studies and lessons learned in one resource as opposed to multiple sources

A Study Manual of Professional Competence in Road Haulage

A Study Manual of Professional Competence in Road Haulage
Author: David Lowe
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0749450630

This latest edition of a well-established and highly respected manual provides a comprehensive course of study for anyone taking the Oxford Cambridge and RSA (OCR) Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) examination. With all the information presented in a highly accessible format, this book is effectively a complete study course, ideal for use as a self-teaching aid.Updated to account for EU and UK legislative changes, this twelfth edition includes typical case study scenarios used in the examination, and sample questions and answers.It is also essential reading for anyone employed in, or wishing to enter, the road freight transport and distribution industries as well as transport supervisors and managers who want to brush up on their knowledge.

Construction Insurance and UK Construction Contracts

Construction Insurance and UK Construction Contracts
Author: Roger ter Haar
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 681
Release: 2016-05-20
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1317496191

Construction Insurance and UK Construction Contracts has long been the premier text for legal professionals looking for a combined analysis of construction contracts and their relation to insurance law. In a new and updated third edition, this book continues to provide in-depth commentary and pragmatic advice on all the most important regulations and policies surrounding contracts and insurance in the construction industry. Including brand new chapters on reinsurance and energy products, this book covers subjects such as: Minor, intermediate and major project construction contracts Classes of insurance contract The role of insurance brokers Risks in construction and legal liability Professional indemnity insurance and directors' and officers' liability insurance Bonds and insurance Latent defect insurance Property insurance Health and Safety and Construction Regulations Contract Insurance FIDIC, JCT and NEC 3 regulations PFI/PPP projects in the UK Dispute resolution This book is a vital reference tool and practical guide for lawyers and in-house counsels involved in the construction industry as well as project managers, quantity surveyors, construction contractors, architects and engineers needing advice from an experienced legal perspective.

PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE

PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE
Author: Jagendra Rana
Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2024-07-06
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Property and casualty insurance is a smart investment that can help you and your family in the event of an unforeseen accident in your home or on your property. Fire insurance in India is a critical component of risk management for businesses and property owners, providing financial protection against damages caused by fire-related incidents. Property insurance is a type of P&C insurance coverage that makes the insured whole in relation to losses and damages to personal or business property, such as a home, car, or office. Property insurance also provides a safeguard from significant monetary loss if an event occurs with physical damage, injury, or loss of living expenses. P&C insurance can help individuals and businesses manage the financial risks associated with owning property and engaging in activities that have the potential to cause harm to others. It can provide peace of mind and help ensure that policyholders have the financial resources they need to recover from unexpected losses.

The Principle of Indemnity in Marine Insurance Contracts

The Principle of Indemnity in Marine Insurance Contracts
Author: Kyriaki Noussia
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2007-08-06
Genre: Law
ISBN: 3540490744

This book discusses legal issues related to the principle of indemnity in marine insurance contracts as well as disputes that may arise in a representative sample of common and continental law jurisdictions. It offers a comparative examination of Australian, English, Canadian, French, Greek, Norwegian and U.S. law. It examines the scope for a legal reform and the potential of achieving a better, more flexible, and modern indemnification regime.

The Economics of Fire Protection

The Economics of Fire Protection
Author: Ganapathy Ramachandran
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2002-11-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1135818452

This important new book, the first of its kind in the fire safety field, discusses the economic problems faced by decision-makers in the areas of fire safety and fire precautions. The author considers the theoretical aspects of cost-benefit analysis and other relevant economic problems with practical applications to fire protection systems. Clear examples are included to illustrate these techniques in action. The work covers: * the performance and effectiveness of passive fire protection measures such as structural fire resistance and means of escape facilities, and active systems such as sprinklers and detectors * the importance of educating for better understanding and implementation of fire prevention through publicity campaigns and fire brigade operations * cost-benefit analysis of fire protection measures and their combinations, taking into account trade-offs between these measures. The book is essential reading for consultants and academics in construction management, economics and fire safety, as well as for insurance and risk management professionals.

The Economics of Livestock Disease Insurance

The Economics of Livestock Disease Insurance
Author: D. L. Hoag
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1845930177

In recent years the livestock sector has been hit by a number of high-profile diseases, such as BSE,Foot and Mouth Disease and Avian Influenza. These have had a devastating economic impact onlivestock producers and the broader livestock industry. One key response has been a growing interestin livestock disease insurance. However there is a need for greater understanding of private incentives,market impacts, and public policy perspectives on regional, national and international levels, if livestockinsurance products and complementary risk management programmes are to be developed.This book provides a balanced and broad-ranging overview of the economics of livestock diseaseinsurance. It covers both general issues and specific case studies drawn from the USA, Canada, Europeand Australia or focussing on specific issues. The book is unique in addressing this subject and willinterest readers in agricultural business and economics, veterinary science and the livestock sector.