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Project Management Skills for Healthcare - Methods and Techniques for Diverse Skillsets (Paperback): Susan M Houston, Lisa Bove Project Management Skills for Healthcare - Methods and Techniques for Diverse Skillsets (Paperback)
Susan M Houston, Lisa Bove
R1,231 Discovery Miles 12 310 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Project management skills are valuable for any healthcare project, not just technology projects. Non-technology activities that would benefit from project management skills include implementing a new policy housewide, updating training for use of the electronic health record (EHR), creating a new orientation program, quality assurance activities, submitting an article or presentation, writing a research proposal, or opening a new patient care unit. In addition, project management skills are not just for project managers, but they can be used by anyone leading these types of activities, such as managers, staff, educators, and researchers. Many books on healthcare project management have been focused on technology projects while non-technology projects flounder without the required knowledge or skills of the person leading the project. The purpose of this book is to discuss these skills based on the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards in a way that non-project managers would be able to understand and apply. Concepts from project initiation through project closure will be presented twice, first for novices and then for project leaders with more advanced skills. Practical, accessible, and containing numerous examples for each phase of the PMI Framework, this book will be a valuable resource for all healthcare professionals and both novice and experienced project managers.

The Shortcut - Why Intelligent Machines Do Not Think Like Us (Hardcover): Nello Cristianini The Shortcut - Why Intelligent Machines Do Not Think Like Us (Hardcover)
Nello Cristianini
R3,614 Discovery Miles 36 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

- The author is one of the most influential AI reseachers of recent decades. - Written in an accessible language, the book provides a probing account of AI today and proposes a new narrative to connect and make sense of events that happened in the recent tumultuous past and enable us to think soberly about the road ahead. - The book is divided into ten carefully crafted and easily-digestible chapters, each grapples with an important question for AI, ranging from the scientific concepts that underpin the technology to wider implications for society, using real examples wherever possible.

Safety Management Systems in Aviation (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Alan J. Stolzer, Robert L Sumwalt, John J. Goglia Safety Management Systems in Aviation (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Alan J. Stolzer, Robert L Sumwalt, John J. Goglia
R4,083 Discovery Miles 40 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Describes the quality management underpinnings of SMS, the four components, risk management, reliability engineering, SMS implementation, and the scientific rigor that must be designed into proactive safety. Covers international requirements and implications for harmonization across international boundaries. Offers an expanded treatment of safety culture. Discusses the integration of accident investigation and SMS. Presents an expanded discussion of Probabilistic Risk Assessment and Monte Carlo methods.

Reliability and Risk Analysis (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Mohammad Modarres, Katrina Groth Reliability and Risk Analysis (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Mohammad Modarres, Katrina Groth
R3,807 Discovery Miles 38 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Emphasises an introduction and explanation of the practical methods used in reliability, and risk studies with a discussion of their uses and limitations Offers basic and advanced methods in reliability analysis that are commonly used in daily practice Provides methods that address unique topics such as dependent failure analysis, importance analysis, and analysis of repairable systems Presents a comprehensive overview of modern probabilistic life assessment methods such as Bayesian estimation, system reliability analysis, and human reliability Includes many ends of chapter problems, a tools website with computational codes, along with a solutions manual to support course adoptions

Giving Wings to Her Team - A Novel About Learning to Coach the Toyota Kata Way (Hardcover): Tilo Schwarz, Jeffrey K. Liker Giving Wings to Her Team - A Novel About Learning to Coach the Toyota Kata Way (Hardcover)
Tilo Schwarz, Jeffrey K. Liker
R3,909 Discovery Miles 39 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Having a team that knows how to adapt and innovate quickly can make all the difference in these challenging and competitive times -- for your organization and you personally as a leader. Leaders as coaches are crucial for a true learning organization, and high-performance teams need and want their leader to coach -- not tell. But not just any kind of coaching! Coaching that is enabling and inspiring because it increases adaptiveness and creativity -- with each individual and the whole team -- so they achieve important goals together. That's what the Coaching Kata helps leaders to learn. Take a fresh look at this five-phase, dual-purpose coaching model, become the leader you always wanted to be, and your team needs you to be. This business novel will transform the way you see and lead your team.

Human Factors in Safety-Critical Systems (Hardcover): Felix Redmill, Jane Rajan Human Factors in Safety-Critical Systems (Hardcover)
Felix Redmill, Jane Rajan
R3,351 Discovery Miles 33 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Safety-critical systems are found in almost every sector of industry. Faults in these systems will result in a breach of safe operating conditions and exposure to the possible risk of major loss of life or catastrophic damage to plant, equipment or the environment. An understanding of the basis for the functioning of these systems is therefore vital to all involved in their operation. In particular, the interaction of the disciplines of software engineering, safety engineering, human factors and safety management is a total process whose entirety is not widely understood by those working in any of the individual fields. This book will redress that problem by providing an introduction to each constituent part with a cohesive structure and overview of the whole subject. It will be of interest to engineers, managers, students and anyone with responsibilities in these areas.

Digital Project Practice for New Work and Industry 4.0 (Hardcover): Tobias Endress Digital Project Practice for New Work and Industry 4.0 (Hardcover)
Tobias Endress
R3,312 Discovery Miles 33 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

New Work and Industry 4.0 have matured and this book takes a practical, experience-based approach to project management in these areas. It introduces methods and covers the practical aspects. It critically examines existing approaches and practices and shows their limitations. The book covers appropriate methods as well as human and social aspects. It contributes to the ongoing discussion of business practices and methods. It also aims to stimulate dialogue in the professional community. Digital Project Practice for New Work and Industry 4.0 begins by introducing basic concepts in the context of Industry 4.0 and discussing how they might influence organizational communication and impact the work environment. After examining the possibilities and challenges of remote work and collaboration in distributed teams all over the world, the book looks at a company's fundamental changes related to New Work from a practical business perspective as well as legal and ethical perspectives. It reviews the case of the VW emission scandal and recommends ways to improve corporate culture. Legal issues include New Work and hybrid forms of collaboration as well as liability for automated decisions (i.e., the potential need for an 'electronic person'). Other implications for the workplace include how: Industry 4.0 might influence the potential demand for "Digital Unions" Industry 4.0, and lean production, and their applications can change industrial practices Open Banking presents new approaches and new business models Work structures and systems can empower employees' work self-management This book also looks at how New Work effects individual workers. It addresses digital stress, introduces strategies for coping with it, and discusses related topics. It also explores the benefits of meditation and the economics of mind, body, and spirit. In essence, this book cover appropriate methods along with human and social factors. It also covers practice, different perspectives, and various experiences from all around the globe. Contributing to the ongoing discussion on business practices and methods, this book will nourish and stimulate dialogue in the professional community.

Maritime Cargo Operations (Hardcover): Alexander Arnfinn Olsen Maritime Cargo Operations (Hardcover)
Alexander Arnfinn Olsen
R3,930 Discovery Miles 39 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Maritime Cargo Operations presents the core concepts of cargo work for marine engineering students and cadets. It is built around the essential principles of the maritime profession and is a valuable guide to a broad range of key subject areas in the safe carriage, handling, stowage and securing of cargo, and cargo watches in port. It contributes to a sound understanding of cargo operations for a future career in the profession, as well as offering a general overview for deck officers. Gives an overview of the key areas in cargo operations work. Includes structured Learning Outcomes and self-test questions for each subject area to assist readers in evaluating their understanding. The book suits merchant navy cadets at Higher National Certificate (HNC), and Higher National Diploma (HND), and foundation degree level in both the deck and engineering branches, and also serves as a general reference for maritime professionals.

Variable Gain Control and Its Applications in Energy Conversion (Hardcover): Chenghui Zhang, Le Chang, Cheng Fu Variable Gain Control and Its Applications in Energy Conversion (Hardcover)
Chenghui Zhang, Le Chang, Cheng Fu
R4,351 Discovery Miles 43 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

1. This book gives the reader a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the variable gain control and details a series of related innovative technologies. Instead of reading various relevant books, this book enables readers to establish an overall understanding of variable gain control methods for different systems. 2. The goal of this book is to interpret complex control knowledge in simple terms. It is easy to understand and needs little background knowledge. 3. It highlights the practical applications of variable gain control in energy conversation. The designed variable gain control has a simple form and is convenient for engineering applications. 4. Discussion remarks are provided in each chapter with new contributions to emphasize the novelty of the presented design and analysis methods. Moreover, a number of interesting remaining problems in the related topics, which are worthy of further investigation, are discussed in this book. 5. Simulation results are given in each chapter, sometimes in a comparative manner, to show the effectiveness of these methods.

Integral Transforms and Engineering - Theory, Methods, and Applications (Hardcover): Abdon Atangana, Ali Akgul Integral Transforms and Engineering - Theory, Methods, and Applications (Hardcover)
Abdon Atangana, Ali Akgul
R4,366 Discovery Miles 43 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With the aim to better understand nature, mathematical tools are being used nowadays in many different fields. The concept of integral transforms, in particular, has been found to be a useful mathematical tool for solving a variety of problems not only in mathematics, but also in various other branches of science, engineering, and technology. Integral Transforms and Engineering: Theory, Methods, and Applications presents a mathematical analysis of integral transforms and their applications. The book illustrates the possibility of obtaining transfer functions using different integral transforms, especially when mapping any function into the frequency domain. Various differential operators, models, and applications are included such as classical derivative, Caputo derivative, Caputo-Fabrizio derivative, and Atangana-Baleanu derivative. This book is a useful reference for practitioners, engineers, researchers, and graduate students in mathematics, applied sciences, engineering, and technology fields.

Sustainability in Industry 4.0 - Challenges and Remedies (Hardcover): Shwetank Avikal, Amit Raj Singh, Mangey Ram Sustainability in Industry 4.0 - Challenges and Remedies (Hardcover)
Shwetank Avikal, Amit Raj Singh, Mangey Ram
R3,128 Discovery Miles 31 280 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A large and growing number of manufacturers are realizing the substantial financial and environmental benefits of sustainable business practices. To develop more sustainable societies, industries need to better understand how to respond to environmental, economic, and social challenges and transform industrial behavior. The objective of this book is to provide the required knowledge and accelerate the transition towards a sustainable industrial system. The book will help industries to enhance operational efficiency by reducing costs and waste. It will help them increase customer response, reach new customers, and gain competitive advantage. It offers innovation, scenario planning, and strategic analysis that goes beyond compliance, as well as case studies and remedies to the industry 4.0 challenges. Professionals, as well as students, can refer to this book to add to their knowledge on Industry 4.0 and develop new ideas and solutions to the existing and future problems.

The Engineering of Sport (Hardcover): Steve Haake The Engineering of Sport (Hardcover)
Steve Haake
R5,106 Discovery Miles 51 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Science and technology has been used more and more in the last few decades to gain advantage over competitors. Quite often, however, the actual science involved is not published because a suitable journal cannot be found. The Engineering of Sport brings together work from a very diverse range of subjects including Engineering, Physics, Materials and Biomechanics.

The Engineering of Sport represent work which was represented at the 1st International Conference on the Engineering of Sport held in Sheffield, UK in July 1996. Many sports were represented and the material covered split into nine topics covering aerodynamics, biomechanics, design, dynamics, instrumentation, materials, mechanics, modelling, motion analysis, and vibrations. It should be of interest to specialists in all areas of sports research.

Digital Twin Technology (Hardcover): Gopal Chaudhary, Manju Khari, Mohamed Elhoseny Digital Twin Technology (Hardcover)
Gopal Chaudhary, Manju Khari, Mohamed Elhoseny
R3,128 Discovery Miles 31 280 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Most of the business sectors consider the Digital Twin concept as the next big thing in the industry. A current state analysis of their digital counterparts helps in the prediction of the future of physical assets. Organizations obtain better insights on their product performance through the implementation of Digital Twins, and the applications of the technology are frequently in sectors such as manufacturing, automobile, retail, health care, smart cities, industrial IoT, etc. This book explores the latest developments and covers the significant challenges, issues, and advances in Digital Twin Technology. It will be an essential resource for anybody involved in related industries, as well as anybody interested in learning more about this nascent technology. This book includes: The future, present, and past of Digital Twin Technology. Digital twin technologies across the Internet of Drones, which developed various perceptive and autonomous capabilities, towards different control strategies such as object detection, navigation, security, collision avoidance, and backup. These approaches help to deal with the expansive growth of big data solutions. The recent digital twin concept in agriculture, which offers the vertical framing by IoT installation development to enhance the problematic food supply situation. It also allows for significant energy savings practices. It is highly required to overcome those challenges in developing advanced imaging methods of disease detection & prediction to achieve more accuracy in large land areas of crops. The welfare of upcoming archetypes such as digitalization in forensic analysis. The ideas of digital twin have arisen to style the corporeal entity and associated facts reachable software and customers over digital platforms. Wind catchers as earth building: Digital Twins vs. green sustainable architecture.

Critical Steps - Managing What Must Go Right in High-Risk Operations (Paperback): Tony Muschara, Ron Farris, Jim Marinus Critical Steps - Managing What Must Go Right in High-Risk Operations (Paperback)
Tony Muschara, Ron Farris, Jim Marinus
R1,405 Discovery Miles 14 050 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Critical Steps happen every day at work and at home, purposefully. Work does not happen otherwise. If an operation has the capacity to do work, then it has the capacity to do harm. Work is energy directed by human beings to create value. But people are imperfect-we make mistakes, and sometimes we lose control of the work. Therefore, work is the use of force under conditions of uncertainty. A Critical Step is a human action that will trigger immediate, irreversible, and intolerable harm to an asset, if that action or a preceding action is performed improperly. Whether the human action involves clicking on a link attached to an e-mail message, walking down a flight of stairs with a newborn baby in arms, engaging the clutch on a gasoline-driven chain saw, or administering a medication to a patient in a hospital, these all satisfy the definition of what constitutes critical risks in our daily lives, professionally or personally. The overarching goal of managing Critical Steps is to maximize the success (safety, reliability, productivity, quality, profitability, etc.) of people's performance in the workplace, to create value for the organization without losing control of built-in hazards necessary to create that value.

Implementing TPM - The North American Experience (Paperback): Andrew Ginder, Alan Robinson, Charles J. Robinson Implementing TPM - The North American Experience (Paperback)
Andrew Ginder, Alan Robinson, Charles J. Robinson
R1,528 Discovery Miles 15 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Learn from these authors' experiences tailoring TPM to the disctinctive needs of North American plants, and how TPM fits into an overall manufacturing improvement strategy. A real-world view on what works and what doesn't, Robinson and Ginder provide and excellent resource for strategic planning and an educatioinal tool for middle and upper management. Includes the seven levels of autonomous maintenance, a discussion of unions and TPM, and a TPM master plan.

A Comprehensive Guide to Safety and Aging - Minimizing Risk, Maximizing Security (Hardcover): Barry S. Eckert, Robert Wolf, Amy... A Comprehensive Guide to Safety and Aging - Minimizing Risk, Maximizing Security (Hardcover)
Barry S. Eckert, Robert Wolf, Amy Ehrlich
R5,235 Discovery Miles 52 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This text covers safety topics related to aging. Featuring a toolkit including checklists and workbook elements to outline what tasks need to be conducted, and in what order, the book aims to identify potential risks and avoid potential pitfalls. It discusses fire safety, food safety, occupational safety, personal emergency response systems (PERS), fall detection devices, remote patient monitoring devices, electronic medication ordering and dispensing, home-based activity monitoring, legal safety tools, medical safety concerns, and tools, falls prevention and vertigo. The text will appeal to professionals and graduate students in the fields of ergonomics, human factors, occupational health, and safety.

What Every Engineer Should Know About Data-Driven Analytics (Hardcover): Satish Mahadevan Srinivasan, Phillip A Laplante What Every Engineer Should Know About Data-Driven Analytics (Hardcover)
Satish Mahadevan Srinivasan, Phillip A Laplante
R3,778 Discovery Miles 37 780 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

• Utilizes case studies from different disciplines and sectors within engineering and other related technical areas to demonstrate how to go from data, to insight, and to decision making • Introduces various approaches to build models that exploits different algorithms • Discusses predictive models that can be built through machine learning and used to mine patterns from large datasets • Explores the augmentation of technical and mathematical materials with explanatory worked examples • Includes a glossary, lecture notes, self-assessments, and worked-out practice exercises

The Science and Best Practices of Behavioral Safety - The Source for Reducing Injuries on the Front Line (Hardcover): Timothy... The Science and Best Practices of Behavioral Safety - The Source for Reducing Injuries on the Front Line (Hardcover)
Timothy D. Ludwig, Matthew M. Laske
R3,760 Discovery Miles 37 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book presents the scientific principles and real-world best practices of behavioral safety, one of the most mature and impactful applications of behavioral science to reduce injuries in industrial workplaces. The authors review the core principles of behavioral science and their application to modern safety processes. Process components are discussed in detail, including risk analysis and pinpointing, direct observation, performance feedback, reinforcing engagement, trending and functional analysis, behavior change interventions, and program evaluation. Discussions are complemented by industry best-practice case studies from world-class behavioral safety programs accredited by the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies (CCBS), which provide compelling evidence of the effectiveness of these behavioral science principles in reducing injury. The Science and Best Practices of Behavioral Safety is essential reading for safety professionals, process safety engineers, and leaders in companies who have implemented, or are considering implementing, behavioral safety; or as an aid to learning more about the scientific background behind effective and practical safety practices. Researchers, expert consultants, and students who are already familiar with the practice will also find the book a valuable source to further develop their expertise.

Appraisal and Selection of Projects - A Multi-faceted Approach (Hardcover): Utpal K. Ghosh Appraisal and Selection of Projects - A Multi-faceted Approach (Hardcover)
Utpal K. Ghosh
R2,244 Discovery Miles 22 440 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Focusses on all possible aspects of project appraisal and selection Emphasizes differences from public and private projects in terms of financial and economic evaluations Provides step-by-step methods of analysis of multiple issues involved in the initial appraisal of projects Includes sections on "lessons learned and learning from experience" illustrating applications of the process and implications Covers feasibility analysis including both technical aspects, and financial evaluation

Intelligent and Sustainable Cement Production - Transforming to Industry 4.0 Standards (Hardcover): Anjan Kumar Chatterjee Intelligent and Sustainable Cement Production - Transforming to Industry 4.0 Standards (Hardcover)
Anjan Kumar Chatterjee
R4,456 Discovery Miles 44 560 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Present an up-to-date, consolidated view on modern cement manufacturing technology, applying new systems Provides narration of complexity and variables in modern cement plants and process Discusses evolution of automation and computerization for the process Covers application of ERP techniques to cement enterprises Includes data-driven approaches for energy, environment and quality management

Essential Architecture and Principles of Systems Engineering (Paperback): Charles Dickerson Essential Architecture and Principles of Systems Engineering (Paperback)
Charles Dickerson
R1,448 Discovery Miles 14 480 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book is for everyone interested in systems and the modern practice of engineering. The revolution in engineering and systems that has occurred over the past decade has led to an expansive advancement of systems engineering tools and languages. A new age of information-intensive complex systems has arrived with new challenges in a global business market. Science and information technology must now converge into a cohesive multidisciplinary approach to the engineering of systems if products and services are to be useful and competitive. For the non-specialist and even for practicing engineers, the subject of systems engineering remains cloaked in jargon and a sense of mystery. This need not be the case for any reader of this book and for students no matter what their background is. The concepts of architecture and systems engineering put forth are simple and intuitive. Readers and students of engineering will be guided to an understanding of the fundamental principles of architecture and systems and how to put them into engineering practice. This book offers a practical perspective that is reflected in case studies of real-world systems that are motivated by tutorial examples. The book embodies a decade of research and very successful academic instruction to postgraduate students that include practicing engineers. The material has been continuously improved and evolved from its basis in defence and aerospace towards the engineering of commercial systems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency. Most recently, the concepts, processes, and methods in this book have been applied to the commercialisation of wireless charging for electric vehicles. As a postgraduate or professional development course of study, this book will lead you into the modern practice of engineering in the twenty-first century. Much more than a textbook, though, Essential Architecture and Principles of Systems Engineering challenges readers and students alike to think about the world differently while providing them a useful reference book with practical insights for exploiting the power of architecture and systems.

Solar Thermal Conversion Technologies for Industrial Process Heating (Hardcover): T.V. Arjunan, Vijayan Selvaraj, M.M.... Solar Thermal Conversion Technologies for Industrial Process Heating (Hardcover)
T.V. Arjunan, Vijayan Selvaraj, M.M. Matheswaran
R3,478 Discovery Miles 34 780 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Solar Thermal Conversion Technologies for Industrial Process Heating presents a comprehensive look at the use of solar thermal energy in industrial applications, such as textiles, chemical processing, and food. The successful projects implemented in a variety of industries are shown in case studies, alongside performance assessment methodologies. The book will be useful for researchers, graduate students, and industry professionals with an aim to promote mutual understanding between sectors dealing with solar thermal energy. The book includes various solar thermal energy conversion technologies and new techniques and applications of solar collectors in industrial sectors. Features: Covers the key designs and novel technologies employed in the processing industries. Discusses challenges in the incorporation of the solar thermal system in industrial applications. Explores the techno-economic, environmental impact, and life cycle analysis, with government policies for promoting the system. Includes real-world case studies. Presents chapters written by global experts in the field. The book will be useful for researchers, graduate students, and industry professionals with an aim to promote mutual understanding between sectors dealing with solar thermal energy.

Pilot Competency and Capability - Responsibilities, Strategy, and Command (Hardcover): Steven Green Pilot Competency and Capability - Responsibilities, Strategy, and Command (Hardcover)
Steven Green
R3,187 Discovery Miles 31 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Pilot Competency and Capability presents strategies for the air carrier pilot-in-command operating complex engineered systems within a complex natural environment. It bridges the gap between academic books and practical application by providing real-world examples of how various safety and operational theories work in practice. The book advises on how to develop concepts, strategies, and ways of thinking that integrate with existing structures and FAA regulations, while understanding how engineered systems and codified structures interface with complex natural environments. It considers how the prescribed safety margins function to manage emergent behaviors of both the natural environment and the engineered systems. The book is intended for airline pilots, training captains, simulator instructors, and aviation students taking courses in aviation safety, risk management, and flight safety to improve in-flight decision-making, risk analysis, and strategic planning.

A Guide To Practical Human Reliability Assessment (Hardcover): B. Kirwan A Guide To Practical Human Reliability Assessment (Hardcover)
B. Kirwan
R8,970 Discovery Miles 89 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Human error is here to stay. This perhaps obvious statement has a profound implication for society when faced with the types of hazardous system accidents that have occurred over the past three decades. Such accidents have been strongly influenced by human error, yet many system designs in existence or being planned and built do not take human error into consideration.; "A Guide to Practical Human Reliability Assessment" is a practical and pragmatic guide to the techniques and approaches of human reliability assessment HRA. lt offers the reader explanatory and practical methods which have been applied and have worked in high technology and high risk assessments - particularly but not exclusively to potentially hazardous industries such as exist in process control, nuclear power, chemical and petrochemical industries.
A Guide to Practical Human Reliability Assessment offers the practitioner a comprehensive tool-kit of different approaches along with guidance on selecting different methods for different applications. It covers the risk assessment and the HRA process, as well as methods of task analysis, error identification, quantification, representation of errors in the risk analysis, followed by error reduction analysis, quality assurance and documentation. There are also a number of detailed case studies from nuclear, chemical, offshore, and marine HRA'S, exemplfying the image of techniques and the impact of HRA in existing and design-stage systems.

A Guide To Practical Human Reliability Assessment (Paperback): B. Kirwan A Guide To Practical Human Reliability Assessment (Paperback)
B. Kirwan
R3,666 Discovery Miles 36 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Human error is here to stay. This perhaps obvious statement has a profound implication for society when faced with the types of hazardous system accidents that have occurred over the past three decades. Such accidents have been strongly influenced by human error, yet many system designs in existence or being planned and built do not take human error into consideration.; "A Guide to Practical Human Reliability Assessment" is a practical and pragmatic guide to the techniques and approaches of human reliability assessment HRA. lt offers the reader explanatory and practical methods which have been applied and have worked in high technology and high risk assessments - particularly but not exclusively to potentially hazardous industries such as exist in process control, nuclear power, chemical and petrochemical industries.; "A Guide to Practical Human Reliability Assessment" offers the practitioner a comprehensive tool-kit of different approaches along with guidance on selecting different methods for different applications. It covers the risk assessment and the HRA process, as well as methods of task analysis, error identification, quantification, representation of errors in the risk analysis, followed by error reduction analysis, quality assurance and documentation. There are also a number of detailed case studies from nuclear, chemical, offshore, and marine HRA'S, exemplfying the image of techniques and the impact of HRA in existing and design-stage systems.

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