A Practical Approach to Hazard Identification for Operations and Maintenance Workers

Gives you the tools to identify hazards early and prevent them from becoming disasters

This portable reference and practical guide to hazard identification is ideal for process operators, maintenance workers, and supervisors who are at the front lines in preventing fires, explosions, and toxic releases in chemical plants and refineries. With its extensive illustrations and step-by-step instructions, it will enable you to recognize a broad range of hazards and take appropriate steps to correct them before they become disasters.

A Practical Approach to Hazard Identification for Operations and Maintenance Workers begins with an introduction explaining how to best use this book and then reviews basic concepts in effective hazard identification. Next, the book details the information you need to know and the steps you need to take to identify and eliminate hazards as early as possible, including:


Using basic human senses to identify hazards


Distinguishing the unique characteristics of different classes and categories of hazards


Deploying effective techniques and methodologies to identify and evaluate hazards


Understanding risk and making risk-based decisions


Implementing an effective and comprehensive hazard management program


Learning from the past

References to the literature guide you to additional resources and information on individual topics.