Basic Guide to System Safety, 2nd Edition demonstrates how the various methods and techniques first developed under the principles of system safety engineering can best be applied to the every-day practice of occupational safety and health compliance. This book approaches the subject without assuming that the reader has an extensive background in system safety engineering. First intended for use by practitioners “in the field” as an aid to safety program/process improvements, the Basic Guide to System Safety has also found great appeal in the university and college setting as an introductory text at the freshman/sophomore levels.

While the “science” of system safety has not really changed significantly over the past decade, there are some specific features of the existing content that can be modified to present a fresh and more up-to-date appearance. This new edition ensures that users have a resource that is current and viable to their specific needs.