This title examines the concepts of systems reliability and the techniques available for determining both 'technical' and 'human' hazard and risk. Emphasis is placed on technical systems and human factors and the increasing importance of psychological factors in the overall assessment of safety. This edition includes material that reflects the fact that the tool of Risk Assessment has been taken up by many industrial and commercial sectors since the first edition.
ISBN: | 9780750640169 |
Publication date: | 23rd March 1998 |
Author: | Robin Tait, Sue Cox |
Publisher: | Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 336 pages |
Genres: |
The environment Health and safety in the workplace Risk assessment |