{"product_id":"hidden-risk-in-occupational-electrical-safety-through-the-lens-of-system-safety-hardback-9781394257782","title":"Hidden Risk in Occupational Electrical Safety; Through the Lens of System Safety (Hardback) 9781394257782","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHidden Risk in Occupational Electrical Safety\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThrough the Lens of System Safety\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eH. Landis Floyd (Author), Ganesh Kumar Vanayagamoorthy (Series edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394257782, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 26 January 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm, 0.624 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A work that not only delves into the technical intricacies of working on and around electrical systems but also underscores the importance of fostering a foundational culture of safety across all workplace organizations. In today's dynamic landscape, where innovation and significant risks coexist, Lanny's deep insights will undoubtedly empower readers to navigate the complexities of electrical safety and indeed overall safety managed systems with confidence and competence.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMIKE DOHERTY,\u003c\/b\u003e CUSP, IEEE Senior Member, past chair CSA Standard Z462, \u003ci\u003eWorkplace Electrical Safety\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImprove electrical safety in the workplace with this essential overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical safety is vital for any workplace. Electrical hazards and workplace electrical injuries can be avoided through the rigorous implementation of safety standards and practices, such as those catalogued in \u003ci\u003eHidden Risk in Occupational Electrical Safety.\u003c\/i\u003e Originating from the revolutionary breakthrough which began at DuPont global operations in the 1980s, and which has continued to see progress in risk reduction and the emergence of a zero-fatality electrical safety program, this book outlines concrete steps which can improve system safety in workplaces of any kind. With detailed discussions of statistical data and its role in helping organizations understand and manage risk of electrical accidents, it's a must-own for electrical safety professionals looking to capitalize on a revolution in workplace safety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will also find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA unique combination of research into management commitment workplace behavior and engineering experience in the area of high-risk hazards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed discussion of \"hidden\" injuries such as neurological, psychological, and other lingering impacts of otherwise \"invisible\" electrical injury\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcrete tools for minimizing worker exposure to electrical hazards and the most effective measures in ensuring worker safety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHidden Risk in Occupational Electrical Safety\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for electrical safety professionals and other decision-makers who take on the responsibility for occupational electrical safety within their organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction xxix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Lens of System Safety 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrated Performance 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrating Results in Moving Beyond Compliance 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Task Example 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosstalk: Questions for Thought and Discussion 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 What We Can Learn from a Nuclear Mishap 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore Regulations and Standards 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from System Safety 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Culture of Compliance 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Systems Safety Concepts 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Evolution in Safety Management 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutside the United States 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe UK Leaps Forward 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe NIOSH Prevention Through Design National Initiative 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe DuPont Company 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSignaling a Shift from Compliance Only to Include Risk-Based Safety Management 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion and Recommendations 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosstalk: Questions for Discussion 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Limitations of a Compliance-Based Safety Culture 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing the United States to Other Countries 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLow Frequency\/High Consequence 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Residual Risk 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Critical Thinking 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Unintentional Oversight – Nonelectrical Workers 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosstalk: Questions for Discussion 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 A Case History of Breakthrough Performance 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Strategy for Change 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand the Business Consequences 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngage All Employees 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStimulate Near-Miss Reporting 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply Quality Improvement Model – Plan-Do- Check-Act 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild Networks 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenge Accepted Practices 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImprove Collaboration Among Management, Electrical Experts, and Safety Professionals 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Standards as Tools 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromote PtD 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddress Life Cycle: Design, Construct, Operate, Maintain, Dismantle 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Shift in Safety Management Mindset 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLow-Frequency\/High-Consequence Injuries 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Heinrich Accident Triangle 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA New Model – The Safety Risk Pyramid 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosstalk: Questions for Discussion 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Our Electrical World 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Workers Have Risk for Exposure 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExposure Scenarios 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing What Workers Are Included in Your Program 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosstalk: Questions for Discussion 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Collateral Injuries, Consequences, and Benefits 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperational Excellence 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Mishaps and Collateral Consequences 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncidents Gleaned From Newspaper Accounts and Incident Reports 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoss of Normal and Backup Electric Power 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMissing Grounding and Bonding in a Railcar Unloading Station 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSix-Hour Outage in San Francisco Bay Area 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMillions in Northeast Without Power 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelmarva Peninsula Blackout 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHospital Power Outage 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChlorine Release due to Power Outage 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact on Operations Requiring High Reliability of Electrical Systems 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonnel 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilities 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOccupational Safety and Health Management Systems 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynergy and Optimization 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractor Safety Management 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncident Investigations 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Reviews 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInherently Safer Technology and Designs 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcess Heat Tracing 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrounding, Bonding, and Lightning Protection 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectric Utility and Backup Power Reliability Improvement 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuditing Processes 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawings and Documentation 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHazard Analysis 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency Response Planning 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedures for Shutdown and Restart 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosstalk: Questions for Thought and Discussion 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The Value of Vulnerability 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerceived Vulnerability 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Does Electrical Safety Begin? 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLikelihood 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Look at Theory 93\u003cbr\u003e Risk Perceptions Are Primarily Feeling Based 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of Stories 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting Narratives 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosstalk: Questions for Discussion 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Safety Management Systems 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCore Elements of OSHMS Standards 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement Leadership 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorker Participation 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHazard Identification and Assessment 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Control 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation and Training 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram Evaluation and Improvement 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming Barriers for Small Organizations 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hierarchy of Controls 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElimination 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstitution 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarnings 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministrative Controls 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Protective Equipment 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Challenge to Electrical Safety Experts 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosstalk: Questions for Discussion 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Prevention Through Design 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Prevention 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety at the System Level 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Assessment and Control 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Treatment or Control 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResidual Risk 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevention Through Design 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe System Life Cycle 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Other” Workers 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Special Case: Construction 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from Other Countries 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpportunities 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarriers in Construction 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Financial Burden 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosstalk: Questions for Discussion 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 The Intersection of Safety and Reliability 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA New Era in Electrical Safety 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance and Reliability Management Systems 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance Systems 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReliability – An Improvement Process 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiating Equipment Critical to Personnel Safety 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Safety Critical Maintenance 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Safety Dependent Maintenance 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInherently Safer Maintenance Technologies 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemote Racking 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemote Operation 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemote Monitoring 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmart Substations and Motor Control Centers 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIR View Ports and Viewing Panes 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsulating Oil Monitoring 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartial Discharge Analysis 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemporarily Reduced Protection Settings 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Temperature Monitoring 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Opportunities 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosstalk: Questions for Discussion 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Residual Risk and the Psychology of Lower Order Controls 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower of Risk Assessment 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Assessment and Hierarchy of Controls: An Application Example 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Performance Limitations of Lower Order Controls 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Performance: Attention as a Limitation of Lower Order Controls 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Attention? 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLimited Resources: The Defining Feature of Attention 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustained Attention 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInattentional Blindness 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvancing Risk Assessment 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors of Attention 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosstalk: Questions for Discussion 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Measure What You Need to Manage 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLagging and Leading Metrics 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTRIR is Misleading 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenging the Norm 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork Safe Alberta 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerican Society of Safety Professionals 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNational Safety Council 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUS Occupational Safety and Health Administration 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCenter for Chemical Process Safety 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHard Risk and Soft Risk 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosstalk: Questions for Discussion 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 End Game 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural Drift 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh-Profile Example of Cultural Drift 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderlying Cultural Drift 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychology of Risk in Cultural Drift 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Mental Calculators: Two Methods of Processing Risk 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Availability Heuristic: Making Decisions Based on What Comes to Mind 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Risk: Feelings as Input 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstilling Vulnerability to Counter Cultural Drift 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“It Could Be Me” 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You Can Do 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere Is No End 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosstalk: Questions for Discussion 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix Occupational Electrical Injury and Fatality Statistics 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2011–2022 Data Summary 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOccupations Having the Most Electrical Fatalities in the United States, 2011–2023 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Causes of Occupational Electrical Fatalities in the United States, 2011–2023 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2003–2010 Data Summary 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Safety Then and Now 1992–2010 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwenty Years of Electrical Injury Data Shows Substantial Electrical Safety Improvement 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 203\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Electronics \u0026amp; 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