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The industrial operator's handbook : a systematic approach to industrial operations /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Howlett, H. C. (Hop C.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Pocatello, Idaho : Techstar, [2001]
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Operations research > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Industrial management > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Industrial safety > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Table of Contents:
  • Part I: The nature of industrial failure. Anotomy of an accident
  • Common components of accidents
  • Part II: A strategy for operating success. Systematic industrial operations
  • Boundaries of safe operation
  • Principles of operation
  • The alert, well-trained operator
  • Part III: Vital operating skills. Controlling equipment and processes
  • Conducting pre-task briefings
  • Understanding and using procedures
  • Monitoring critical operating prameters
  • Independent verification
  • Communicating vital information
  • Keeping logs and recording data
  • Recognizing abnormalities
  • Combatting emergencies and casualties
  • Overseeing maintenance, modification, and testing
  • Isolating energy hazards
  • Training on-the-job
  • Performing shift turnovers
  • Investigating abnormal events
  • Conducting continuing training
  • Evaluating operating performance
  • A case study in implementation
  • Your challenge.