Lees' process safety essentials : hazard identification, assessment and control / Sam Mannan.

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Lees' Process Safety Essentials is a single-volume digest presenting the critical, practical content from Lees' Loss Prevention for day-to-day use and reference. It is portable, authoritative, affordable, and accessible - ideal for those on the move, students, and individuals without access to the full three volumes of Lees'. This book provides a convenient summary of the main content of Lees', primarily drawn from the hazard identification, assessment, and control content of volumes one and two. Users can access Essentials for day-to-day reference on topics including plant location and layout; human factors and human error; fire, explosion and toxic release; engineering for sustainable development; and much more. This handy volume is a valuable reference, both for students or early-career professionals who may not need the full scope of Lees', and for more experienced professionals needing quick, convenient access to information. Boils down the essence of Lees'-the process safety encyclopedia trusted worldwide for over 30 yearsProvides safety professionals with the core information they need to understand the most common safety and loss prevention challenges. Covers the latest standards and presents information, including recent incidents such as Texas City and Buncefield.