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Accident Prevention and Investigation:A Systematic Guide for Professionals, Educators, Researchers, and Students
by: Koji Fukuoka (Author)
Publisher: Wiley
Edition: 1st
Publication Date: 2025-02-05
Language: English
Print Length: 240 pages
ISBN-10: 1394216734
ISBN-13: 9781394216734
Book Description
Practical reference on systematic accident prevention, investigative techniques, and contributing factors, derived from analysis of real accidentsAccident Prevention and Investigation enables readers to reduce the number of accidents and casualties during experiments at universities by using new approaches based on scientific knowledge and data. Demonstrated through case studies illustrating successful implementation, the book explores alternate perspectives on mechanisms and contributing factors of accidents, derived from investigation of real accidents. Readers will first learn how accidents occur and understand how to prevent them. Next, they will learn how to use the discussed methods to conduct systematic accident prevention at universities, including fieldwork activities at sea. In this book, readers will find:Tools to understand how to apply different accident prevention methods depending on the logistics of an experimentGuidelines to investigate and analyze accidents and near-missesInformation on accident theory, risk management, and safety management systemsSpecific challenges at universities and how to systematically incorporate accident investigation and prevention when faced with factors from multiple industry typesHelpful checklists to aid readers in the practical application of accident reductionThis book is an essential reference for faculty, researchers, and advanced students seeking to reduce the number of accidents on campus and in university-affiliated field work. It is also an ideal textbook for courses using a systematic approach to safety.
Editorial Reviews
Practical reference on systematic accident prevention, investigative techniques, and contributing factors, derived from analysis of real accidentsAccident Prevention and Investigation enables readers to reduce the number of accidents and casualties during experiments at universities by using new approaches based on scientific knowledge and data. Demonstrated through case studies illustrating successful implementation, the book explores alternate perspectives on mechanisms and contributing factors of accidents, derived from investigation of real accidents. Readers will first learn how accidents occur and understand how to prevent them. Next, they will learn how to use the discussed methods to conduct systematic accident prevention at universities, including fieldwork activities at sea. In this book, readers will find:Tools to understand how to apply different accident prevention methods depending on the logistics of an experimentGuidelines to investigate and analyze accidents and near-missesInformation on accident theory, risk management, and safety management systemsSpecific challenges at universities and how to systematically incorporate accident investigation and prevention when faced with factors from multiple industry typesHelpful checklists to aid readers in the practical application of accident reductionThis book is an essential reference for faculty, researchers, and advanced students seeking to reduce the number of accidents on campus and in university-affiliated field work. It is also an ideal textbook for courses using a systematic approach to safety.
