Accident Precursor Analysis and Management: Reducing Technological Risk Through Diligence Contributor(s): National Academy of Engineering (Author), Kunreuther, Howard C. (Editor), Bier, Vicki M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0309092167 ISBN-13: 9780309092166 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $45.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: In the aftermath of catastrophes, it is common to find prior indicators, missed signals, and dismissed alerts that, had they been recognized and appropriately managed before the event, could have resulted in the undesired event being averted. These indicators are typically called "precursors." |
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BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Engineering (general) - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Health & Safety - Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics |
Dewey: 620.86 |
LCCN: 2004110743 |
Physical Information: 0.48" H x 6.4" W x 8.94" (0.80 lbs) 220 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
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Publisher Description: In the aftermath of catastrophes, it is common to find prior indicators, missed signals, and dismissed alerts that, had they been recognized and appropriately managed before the event, could have resulted in the undesired event being averted. These indicators are typically called precursors. Accident Precursor Analysis and Management: Reducing Technological Risk Through Diligence documents various industrial and academic approaches to detecting, analyzing, and benefiting from accident precursors and examines public-sector and private-sector roles in the collection and use of precursor information. The book includes the analysis, findings and recommendations of the authoring NAE committee as well as eleven individually authored background papers on the opportunity of precursor analysis and management, risk assessment, risk management, and linking risk assessment and management. |