RISK-REDUCTION METHODS FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part I: Background -- 1. Multidisciplinary Perspective -- 1.1 System Safety Contributions -- 1.2 Public Health Contributions -- 1.3 Educational Theory Contributions -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 2. Key Terms and Concepts -- 2.1 Hazard -- 2.2 Risk -- 2.3 Risk Reduction -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 3. Tools for Analysis and Synthesis -- 3.1 Using Models for Safety Analyses -- 3.2 Using Charting Methods -- 3.3 Summary of Part I -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- Part II: Analysis Methods -- 4. Analyzing Jobs and Tasks -- 4.1 Basics of Job Hazard Analysis -- 4.2 Implementation -- 4.3 Example JHA -- 4.4 Hazard Analyses Similar to JHA -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 5. Using Risk-Assessment Methods -- 5.1 Risk-Assessment Processes -- 5.2 Example Risk Assessment -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 6. Analyzing Failure Modes -- 6.1 Rationale for FMEA -- 6.2 Basic FMEA Methodology -- 6.3 Beyond the Basics -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 7. Constructing Fault Trees -- 7.1 Introduction to Fault Trees -- 7.2 Additional Fault Tree Tools -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 8. Analyzing Fault Trees -- 8.1 Quantitative Analysis Based on Fault Trees -- 8.2 Identifying Cut Sets -- 8.3 Finding Common-Cause Failures -- 8.4 Summary of Part II -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- Part III: Programmatic Methods for Managing Risk -- 9. Incident Investigation Programs -- 9.1 Closed-Loop Process -- 9.2 Policy Considerations -- 9.3 Investigative Processes -- 9.4 Practical Tools for Incident Investigators -- 9.5 Method for Modeling Harmful Incidents -- Learning Exercises.

Technical Terms -- References -- 10. Human Error Reduction -- 10.1 Concepts of Errors -- 10.2 Comprehensive Classification System -- 10.3 Methods for Finding Countermeasures -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 11. Risk-Reduction Strategies -- 11.1 Conceptualizing "Strategies" -- 11.2 The Nine Strategies -- 11.3 Priority for Applying Strategies -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 12. Common Components of OSH Programs -- 12.1 OSH Program Aspirations -- 12.2 Training -- 12.3 Warnings -- 12.4 Safety Devices -- 12.5 Emergency Preparedness -- 12.6 Sanitation and Housekeeping -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 13. Tools for Managing OSH Programs -- 13.1 Safety Culture -- 13.2 OSH Management System Approach -- 13.3 Ethical Policies for OSH -- 13.4 Summary of Part III -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- Appendix: Example Code of Professional Conduct -- References -- Part IV: Risk Reduction for Energy Sources -- 14. Kinetic Energy Hazards -- 14.1 Energy in General -- 14.2 Background on Kinetic Energy -- 14.3 Mechanisms of Harming -- 14.4 Strategies and Tactics for Kinetic Energy -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 15. Electric Energy Hazards -- 15.1 Electrical Energy as a Source of Hazard -- 15.2 Mechanisms of Harming -- 15.3 Strategies and Tactics for Electrical Energy -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 16. Acoustic Energy and Vibration Hazards -- 16.1 Background on Noise and Vibration -- 16.2 Mechanisms of Harming -- 16.3 Strategies and Tactics for Noise and Vibration -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 17. Thermal Hazards: Heat and Cold -- 17.1 Background on Thermal Hazards -- 17.2 Mechanisms of Harming -- 17.3 Strategies and Tactics for Thermal Hazards -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References.

18. Fire Hazards -- 18.1 Fundamentals of Fire -- 18.2 Mechanisms of Harming -- 18.3 Strategies and Tactics for Fires -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 19. Explosion Hazards -- 19.1 Background on Explosions -- 19.2 Mechanisms of Harming -- 19.3 Strategies and Tactics for Explosions -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 20. Pressure Hazards -- 20.1 Overview of Pressure Hazards -- 20.2 Mechanisms of Harming -- 20.3 Strategies and Tactics for Pressure-Related Hazards -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 21. Hazards of Electromagnetic Energies -- 21.1 Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Energy -- 21.2 Mechanisms of Harming -- 21.3 Strategies and Tactics for Electromagnetic Hazards -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 22. Hazards of Severe Weather and Geological Events -- 22.1 Background -- 22.2 Mechanisms of Harming -- 22.3 Strategies and Tactics for Weather and Geological Events -- 22.4 Summary of Part IV -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- Reference -- Part V: Risk Reduction for Other Than Energy Sources -- 23. Workplace Conditions -- 23.1 Background -- 23.2 Floors -- 23.3 Stairways and Steps -- 23.4 Ramps -- 23.5 Confined Spaces -- 23.6 Dusty Air -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 24. Chemical Substances -- 24.1 Major Categories of Chemicals Encountered at Work -- 24.2 Mechanisms of Harming -- 24.3 Strategies and Tactics for Workplace Chemicals -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 25. Biological Agents -- 25.1 Plants -- 25.2 Pets -- 25.3 Livestock -- 25.4 Wild Animals -- 25.5 Mold -- 25.6 Pathogens -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 26. Musculoskeletal Stressors -- 26.1 Background -- 26.2 Means by which Musculoskeletal Stressors can Harm -- 26.3 Strategies and Tactics for Musculoskeletal Stressors.

Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- 27. Violent Actions of People -- 27.1 Workplace Violence -- 27.2 Terrorist Attacks -- 27.3 Summary of Part V -- Learning Exercises -- Technical Terms -- References -- Index.