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Barriers and Accident Prevention (Paperback)
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Barriers and Accident Prevention (Paperback)
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Accidents are preventable, but only if they are correctly described
and understood. Since the mid-1980s accidents have come to be seen
as the consequence of complex interactions rather than simple
threads of causes and effects. Yet progress in accident models has
not been matched by advances in methods. The author's work in
several fields (aviation, power production, traffic safety,
healthcare) made it clear that there is a practical need for
constructive methods and this book presents the experiences and the
state-of-the-art. The focus of the book is on accident prevention
rather than accident analysis and unlike other books, has a
proactive rather than reactive approach. The emphasis on design
rather than analysis is a trend also found in other fields.
Features of the book include: -A classification of barrier
functions and barrier systems that will enable the reader to
appreciate the diversity of barriers and to make informed decisions
for system changes. -A perspective on how the understanding of
accidents (the accident model) largely determines how the analysis
is done and what can be achieved. The book critically assesses
three types of accident models (sequential, epidemiological,
systemic) and compares their strengths and weaknesses. -A specific
accident model that captures the full complexity of systemic
accidents. One consequence is that accidents can be prevented
through a combination of performance monitoring and barrier
functions, rather than through the elimination or encapsulation of
causes. -A clearly described methodology for barrier analysis and
accident prevention. Written in an accessible style, Barriers and
Accident Prevention is designed to provide a stimulating and
practical guide for industry professionals familiar with the
general ideas of accidents and human error. The book is directed at
those involved with accident analysis and system safety, such as
managers of safety departments, risk and safety consultants, human
factors professionals, and accident investigators. It is applicable
to all major application areas such as aviation, ground
transportation, maritime, process industries, healthcare and
hospitals, communication systems, and service providers.
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