Kletz, Trevor A.

An engineer's view of human error : the theme of this book: try to change situations, not people / Trevor Kletz. - 2nd ed. - Rugby, Warwickshire : Institution of Chemical Engineers, 1991. - 199 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (page 188) and index.

Introduction -- Accidents caused by simple slips -- Accidents that could be prevented by better training or instructions -- Accidents due to a lack of physical or mental ability -- Accidents due to wrong decisions -- Accidents due to management errors -- The probability of human error -- Some accidents that could be prevented by better design -- Some accidents that could be prevented by better construction -- Some accidents that could be prevented by better maintenance -- Some accidents that could be prevented by better methods of operation -- Errors in computer-controlled plants -- Personal and managerial responsibility -- The adventures of John Doe -- Some final thoughts.

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Chemical engineering--Safety measures.
Chemical engineering--Accidents.
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