Safer Complex Industrial Environments

While a quick response can save you in a time of crisis, avoiding a crisis remains the best defense. When dealing with complex industrial systems, it has become increasingly obvious that preparedness requires a sophisticated understanding of human factors as they relate to the functional characteristics of socio-technology systems. Edited by indust

Erik Hollnagel is one of Europe's leading experts on industrial safety. He has authored and edited a number of works, including the Handbook of Cognitive Task Design.

The Background and History of the Institute of Nuclear Safety System (INSS).The Mihama-2 Accident in Today's Perspective. Extending the Scope of the Human Factor. The Meaning of Human Error in the Safe Regulation Model for Risky Organisations. Workplace Safety Climate, Human Performance, and Safety.A Management Process for Strategic Error Prevention. Beyond Procedures: Development and Use of the SAFER Method. A Regulatory Perspective on Analysis Practices and Trends in Causes. An Ironical Outcome of Thorough Accident Prevention. Organisational Influences on Safety Climate in Guanxi-Oriented Cultures. A Comprehensive Evaluation of Licensees' Efforts on Safety Culture. Hindsight and Foresight.