By analyzing accidents that have occurred, this book shows how we can learn and thus be better able to prevent accidents happening again. This book looks at various accidents covering the process industries, nuclear industry and transportation.[...]
A follow up to the successful "What Went Wrong? Case Histories of Process Plant Disasters", this book focuses on procedural changes that can be made, not only at the technical or engineering levels, but at the managerial level, to prevent disasters from happening.[...]
With over fifty years of experience in the chemical industry, Trevor Kletz sheds light on statements of doubtful accuracy that are widely accepted among chemical engineers and professionals in the chemical industry. These so-called myths have led to accidents and wrong decisions. This book encourage[...]
"What Went Wrong" has revolutionized the way industry views safety. The new edition continues and extends the wisdom, innovations and strategies of previous editions, by introducing new material on recent incidents, and adding an extensive new section that shows how many accidents occur through simp[...]