Human Behavior in Hazardous Situations : Best Practice Safety Management in the Chemical and Process Industries

Human Behavior in Hazardous Situations introduces a new generation within safety management, fully developed with neuropsychological insights, developed in collaboration with, and put to test by, the chemical and process industries. Until now, there has been little theoretical framework on how, and especially why, people behave the way they do in hazardous situations. Human Behavior in Hazardous Situations presents new theories, based on a human behavioral approach, to offer a fresh perspective on safety management. By way of case studies, practical tips and exercises, Dr Jan Daalmans demonstrates how this neuropsychological approach can be applied for those safety managers working in the Chemical, Process and Pharmaceutical industries. Presents new brain-based approaches to safety, with a historical perspective on the evolution of the safety management. Practical tips and guidance for those working in the chemical and process industries. Including exercises and case studies to demonstrate the practical application of techniques. Content: Front-matter , Pages i,iii Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v General Introduction to This Book , Pages xi-xx Part 1. Safety in Perspective , Pages 1-2 Chapter 1 - Evolution of Safety Management , Pages 3-10 Chapter 2 - Evolution of Brain and Risk , Pages 11-33 Part 2. Risk and Safety in a Neuropsychological Perspective , Pages 35-41 Chapter 3 - Risk Sensitivity: The Perception of Risks , Pages 43-62 Chapter 4 - Risk Understanding: Knowing Risks , Pages 63-81 Chapter 5 - Safety Intuition: The Nonconscious Guide to Safety , Pages 83-95 Chapter 6 - Safety Awareness: The Conscious Guide to Safety , Pages 97-117 Part 3. Influencing Safety Behavior , Pages 119-129 Chapter 7 - Influencing Safety Behavior via An Individual Approach , Pages 131-138 Chapter 8 - Influencing Safety Behavior via a Team Approach , Pages 139-158 Chapter 9 - Influencing Safety Behavior via An Organizational Approach , Pages 159-178 Part 4. Organizational Safety Management , Page 179 Chapter 10 - How to Manage Safety in an Organization , Pages 181-186 Safety Philosophy , Page 187 Bibliography , Pages 189-192 Index , Pages 193-194