Risk Management Tools for Safety Professionals

Risk Management Tools for Safety Professionals provides practical guidance on fundamental risk management tools and prevention through design concepts with practical applications for occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals looking to strengthen their operational risk management abilities.

Authors Bruce K. Lyon and Georgi Popov expand on the ISO 31000, Z690, Z10, and Z590.3 standards, taking readers step-by-step through the risk management process. They devote chapters to prevention though design, risk communication, establishing context, risk identification, risk analysis, risk evaluation, risk treatment, and monitoring and reporting. Chapters include risk management tools best suited for each stage of the process. Other parts of the book review strategies for selecting and combining risk management methods and case studies.

Features

• 28 risk management tools
• 5 in-depth case studies showing the risk management methods in action
• Downloadable interactive tools for use on the job

“This book is an excellent reference for safety professionals who have realized that their practice is all about risk. Lyon and Popov have written an excellent text that is applicable for every level of exposure where risks are not overly complex and where sophistication in dealing with risks is necessary. Particularly notable is Part III, where practical examples of risk management applications are discussed.” Fred Manuele, PE, CSP, President, Hazards Limited

“This high-level manual amplifies the safety professional s grasp of the risk assessment concepts through the use of a variety of techniques. It emphasizes the importance of risk treatment and business integration to help solve the issue being analyzed, and it s written at a level to maximize comprehension throughout the industry.” Treasa M. Turnbeaugh, PhD, CSP, CET, CEO, Board of Certified Safety Professionals