Description
Book SynopsisCovers the competencies necessary for career enhancement and effective performance in safety management. This book provides a knowledge base of financial management fundamentals to open communications between safety professionals and management. It is intended for safety practitioners, human relations directors, and management personnel.
Trade ReviewInnovations in Safety Management is not an easy book to read, but it is one that is worthwhile reading and re-reading" (Health & Safety Review, January/February 2002)
"...well written, informative and immediately applicable.... The safety practitioner can use this information immediately to improve company performance. I highly recommend it." (Professional Safety, February 2002)
"...provides important tools for the safety professional who needs to move beyond the mechanics of the day to day safety tasks to development of a health and safety program..." (Chemical Health & Safety, May/June 2002)
Table of ContentsPreface.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
A Short Course on Business Financial Management.
Establishing Your Value: Communicating Incident Statistics in Financial Terms.
The Theoretical Ideal for Optimum Safety Performance.
The Safety Decision Hierarchy.
Why You Need to Know About Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment.
A Primer on Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment.
How to Avoid Bringing Hazards into the Work Place.
Task Analysis: For Productivity, Cost Efficiency, Safety, and Quality.
Risk Scoring Systems.
Current Developments in Behavioral Safety.
The Safety Through Design Movement.
Appendix.
Index.
