International Conference and Workshop on Risk Analysis in Process Safety
Publisher: AIChE
Publication Date: 01/01/1997
ISBN: 9780816907373
Extent: Hardback 856 pages
Quantitative risk assessment provides a recognized method for the identification, elimination and/or control of hazards in the most practical - and cost beneficial - manner. This conference, held in October 1997 and cosponsored by the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), UK Heath & Safety Executive, and European Federation of Chemical Engineering, concentrates on the present state of risk assessment as perceived from an array of industry and regulatory viewpoint, and introduces discussion of the USEPA Risk Management Program interpretation tools. The book contains papers and case studies selected to elicit open discussion of risk assessment methods and issues.