Safety Insights: Success and Failure Stories of Practitioners

The safety of products, services, and the public is of utmost importance. This edited book includes case studies from industry practitioners, showcasing success and failure stories in various industries. It provides valuable insights and lessons learned from frontline professionals, offering a forum for professionals to express and share their knowledge.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The protection of public well-being, along with the security of products and services, holds immense significance and captivates the attention of individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. While remarkable safety achievements occur continually, they often go unnoticed and unappreciated, overshadowed by the tireless efforts of professionals who work tirelessly to ensure a safer world. Safety failures, although less frequent, tend to garner significant attention from stakeholders and the public, often leading to accusations and a lack of understanding of the complex circumstances and challenging decisions professionals face when balancing safety with other objectives.

This edited book presents a collection of case studies directly from industry practitioners, offering a firsthand account of their experiences without relying on the interpretations of researchers who conduct studies and attempt to map the broader situation based on multiple interviews, observations, and questionnaires. The case studies encompass a diverse range of industries, including aviation, construction, oil and gas, telecommunications, transportation, health, and public safety. These stories are told by frontline practitioners who are dedicated to safeguarding the public.

In each chapter, the author, drawing upon their extensive professional expertise, shares two real-life cases, one showcasing a successful outcome and the other highlighting a failure. These cases are presented in detail, providing the background, approach, and critical reflection on why specific initiatives and activities worked or failed. The narratives are descriptive, encompassing the case context, tools, techniques, methods, and approaches employed, along with the valuable safety lessons learned. This book serves as a platform for professionals to openly express and exchange their knowledge and experiences, often hidden beneath formal and informal practices.

By presenting these case studies, the book fosters a forum for professionals to share their insights and expertise, contributing to the collective understanding and advancement of safety practices in various industries. It serves as a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in promoting safety and well-being in society.

Weight: 598g
Dimension: 260 x 183 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367445720