Critical Risk Control
Fundamental Knowledge and Case Studies
- 1st Edition - April 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Authors: Maureen Hassall, James Joy, Roberta Selleck
- Language: English
Critical Risk Control: Fundamental Knowledge and Case Studies presents an essential approach to managing high-stakes risks in industrial operations, aiming to prevent catast… Read more
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Description
Description
Whether you work in mining, manufacturing, safety regulation, or academic research, this book equips you with the latest strategies and tools to advance your understanding and application of critical risk control methods, ultimately helping to prevent accidents and promote sustainable operations.
Key features
Key features
- Covers the history and fundamentals of critical control management
- Explains current frameworks for identifying, specifying, monitoring and maintaining the risk controls needed to manage material unwanted events in both stable and transient operations
- Presents case study examples of how critical control management could be applied to specific risks
- Discusses options for leveraging the critical risk control approach to produce evidence based key risk indicators that illustrate the risk profile, risk management performance and using weak signals to forecast areas of vulnerability
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1.1 Motivation for book including providing examples of major hazard events
1.2 Introduce framework using ISO31000 and ICMM CRM approach
1.3 Outline of the book
2. A brief history of risk management
2.1 Derivation of risk-based safety management
2.2 Details of how seminal events shaped current legislative and industry guidance materials
2.3 The journey of critical control management
3. Critical risk assessment process
3.1 Overview of process and risk assessment techniques
3.2 Tricks and traps for critical risk identification
3.3 Suggested approach and output
3.4 Case study example – tank farm
4. Critical risk treatment options
4.1 Overview
4.2 Inherently safer design (ISD)
4.3 Defense in depth control frameworks (DID)
4.4 Case study example – Hazelwood mine fire
4.5 Case study example - Arkema
4.6 Critical risk control management
5. Critical Risk Control Management
5.1 Defining material unwanted events
5.2 Determining risk treatment for MUE using ISD and bowtie analysis
5.3 Selecting critical controls
5.4 Defining performance requirements and management system requirements for critical controls
5.5 Implementing, monitoring and reporting on critical controls
5.6 Continuous improvement of control of critical risks
6. Case study - Control of vehicle crash risks
6.1 Example scope
6.2 ISD options
6.3 Example bowtie
6.4 Evidence-base example for selecting critical controls
6.5 Example control specification information
6.6 Implementation considerations
7. Case study - Control of dust exceedance risk
7.1 Example scope
7.2 ISD options
7.3 Example bowtie
7.4 Evidence-base example for selecting critical controls
7.5 Example control specification information
7.6 Implementation considerations
8. Case study - Control of work related psychosocial risks
8.1 Example scope
8.2 ISD options
8.3 Example bowtie
8.4 Evidence-base example for selecting critical controls
8.5 Example control specification information
8.6 Implementation considerations
9. Case study - Control of surface mine fall of ground risks
9.1 Example scope
9.2 ISD options
9.3 Example bowtie
9.4 Evidence-base example for selecting critical controls
9.5 Example control specification information
9.6 Implementation considerations
10. Case study - Control of loss of containment from bulk storage tank risks
10.1 Example scope
10.2 ISD options
10.3 Example bowtie
10.4 Evidence-base example for selecting critical controls
10.5 Example control specification information
10.6 Implementation considerations
11. Case study - Control of underground mine fires
11.1 Example scope
11.2 ISD options
11.3 Example bowtie
11.4 Evidence-base example for selecting critical controls
11.5 Example control specification information
11.6 Implementation considerations
12. Case study - Control of loss of containment from ammonia/hydrogen circuit risk
12.1 Example scope
12.2 ISD options
12.3 Example bowtie
12.4 Evidence-base example for selecting critical controls
12.5 Example control specification information
12.6 Implementation considerations
13. Case study - Control of work at height risk
13.1 Example scope
13.2 ISD options
13.3 Example bowtie
13.4 Evidence-base example for selecting critical controls
13.5 Example control specification information
13.6 Implementation considerations
14. Case study - Control of work in/near energised plant risks
14.1 Example scope
14.2 ISD options
14.3 Example bowtie
14.4 Evidence-base example for selecting critical controls
14.5 Example control specification information
14.6 Implementation considerations
15. Critical Risk Control of transient operations
15.1 Description of transient operations
15.2 Major accident prevention (MAP) in transient operations
15.3 Case study example from construction industry
16. Core elements for successful critical risk management
16.1 Lessons learned
16.2 Core elements for success
16.3 Introduction to the maturity model
16.4 Details about the maturity model
16.5 Using the maturity model to advance
17. Integrating critical control management with key business systems
17.1 Integrating with other risk management activities
17.2 Linking to incident investigations
17.3 Measuring progress and effectiveness with critical risk indicators
17.4 Connections with other key operational activities
18. Future considerations
18.1 Overview
18.2 Energy transitions considerations
18.3 Operational transitions
18.4 Increasing adoption of automation and AI technologies
18.5 Changing society expectations
18.6 Closing comments
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
MH
Maureen Hassall
Maureen Hassall is an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland and director of UQ R!SK, a leading-edge, multidisciplinary initiative that crosses the fields of industrial risk and human factors. Maureen works collaboratively with a broad range of safety critical industries to develop better human-centred risk management approaches that improve companies’ operational performance and competitiveness. Her industry-focused research is motivated by almost twenty years of industry experience working in a number of different countries and in a variety of roles including specialist engineering, line management, organisational change and business performance improvement roles. Maureen also develops and delivers risk management and human factors training, education and advice to undergraduate and postgraduate students and well as directly to industry. In addition she supervises Masters and PhD candidates undertaking industry focused human factors and operational risk related research.
JJ
James Joy
James (Jim) Joy has over thirty years of expertise in operational risk management, notably as the first Professor and Director of MISHC at The University of Queensland (1998–2011). His research focuses on risk assessment, human error, and governance in mining. He has developed international risk management education programs for major mining companies and facilitated projects with equipment manufacturers like Caterpillar and Sandvik. Jim has advised firms such as BHP Billiton and Xstrata and held the Anglo-American Chair of Safety Risk Management. His accolades include awards from AusIMM, IChemE, and induction into the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame.
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Roberta Selleck
Dr. Roberta (Bobbie) Selleck is an experienced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) professional, serving as Unit Coordinator, lecturer, and researcher at the School of Medical and Health Sciences. She teaches courses on safety management, systems safety, and leadership. With a PhD focused on fatality prevention in construction, she holds multiple degrees including a Bachelor of Science and Diplomas in Education and Environmental Science. Boasting over 30 years of industry experience across Australia and internationally, she is a member of AIHS and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy. Awarded the 2015 IFAP Innovation Award, her research areas include safety leadership, psychosocial wellbeing, risk management, and developing future leaders.