The first part of this book (Chapters 1 and 2) provides an introduction and discusses basic concepts.?
Chapter 3 deals with the use of the basic human senses for identifying hazards.
Chapter 4 deals with different classes and categories of hazards.
Chapter 5 deals with techniques and methodologies for identifying and evaluating hazards.
Chapter 6 deals with making risk based decisions.
Chapter 7 deals with follow-up and call to action.
Chapter 8 deals with learning and continuous improvement.
The Appendices provide references, case studies, hazard presentations and additional pictures.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Preface xi
Acknowledgment xiii
Items on CD xv
1 INTRODUCTION i
1.1 Intended Audience 9
1.2 How to Use This Book 11
1.3 References 12
2 BASIC CONCEPTS 13
2.1 Hazard and Risk 14
2.2 Accident Model 16
2.3 Physical and Process Hazards 17
2.4 Benefits of Hazard Identification 34
2.5 Hazards Types by Industry 34
2.6 References 43
3 IDENTIFY HAZARDS 45
3.1 Concept of Recognition 50
3.2 Basic Human Senses 51
3.2.1 Vision 53
3.2.2 Hearing 68
3.2.3 Smell 73
3.2.4 Touch 74
3.2.5 Taste 76
3.3 Relationship Between Senses and Higher Order Processes 76
3.4 Influence of Human Capabilities and Limitations on Hazard Identification 79
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