• Process Safety Management
  - Contractors
  - Incident Investigation
  - Operating Procedures
  - Training
• Risk Management Planning and Analysis
• Hazard Analysis
• Quantitative Risk Assessment
• Emergency Response
• Consequence Modeling
• Human Factors
• General Reference

Process Safety Management

	Guidelines for Integrating Process Safety Management, Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS).) (December 1996)(Link)
	Inherently Safer Chemical Processes : A Life Cycle Approach (Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS).) by Daniel A. Crowl (Editor), Robert E. Bollinger (Editor), Amer Inst of Chemical Engineers (February 1997) (Link)
	International Symposium and Workshop on Safe Chemical Process Automation (AIChE Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS).) (February 1997) (Link)
	Pollution Prevention Via Process and Product Modifications (Aiche Symposium Series, No. 303, V. 90) by Mahmoud El-Halwagi (Editor), Demetri P. Petrides (Editor) (December 1994) (Link)
	Chemical Process Safety: Fundamentals with Applications by Daniel A. Crowl, Joseph F. Louvar (December 20, 1989) (Link) A resource text including the principles, guidelines, and calculations necessary for the safe design and operation of chemical plants. Numerous worked-out examples and exercises illustrate the practical application of principles. The coverage includes: fires and explosions; vessel overpressure protection; hazards identification and risk assessment; source models; and dispersion modeling. For beginning and more advanced practicing engineers.
	Chemical Process Safety: Learning from Case Histories by Roy E. Sanders (December 31, 1998) (Link) In this easy-to-understand book, the author, drawing on his many years of practical experience, addresses the problems experienced with management of change in chemical plants. He cites examples of the consequences of the insufficient review of changes implemented to solve one problem, which then create another. Many fundamentals of process safety can be easily understood and appreciated using Chemical Process Safety: Learning from Case Histories, which provides a series of short, descriptive accidents complete with supporting sketches and vivid photos. The book introduces the subject of risk and addresses how risks are perceived. In addition, there are practical sections on mechanical integrity, management of change, and incident investigation programs, along with a long list of helpful resources.
	Guidelines for Safe Process Operations and Maintenance AIChE (March 1995) (Link) Organized into ten chapters, this book provides a discussion of the roles of first- and second-line operations and maintenance supervisors through the various phases of the life cycle of a plant. Each of the remaining chapters treats one of the phases of the life cycle of a plant: design, construction, pre-startup and commissioning, startup, operation, maintenance, shutdown, decommissioning, and demolition. Each chapter provides guidance, tools, and checklists to assist supervisors in implementing and practicing of process safety program principles. Includes a substantial glossary and appendices.
	Handbook of Chemical Compound Data for Process Safety : Comprehensive Safety and Health-Related Data for Hydrocarbons and Organic Chemicals : selected by Carl L. Yaws (Editor) (March 1997)  (Link)
	Health, Safety, and Loss Prevention in the Oil, Chemical, and Process Industries (August 1993) (Link) Fifty-five papers from the February 1993 conference cover the full purview of industrial health and safety from risk assessment and safety management systems to fire and explosion and gas dispersion. Other areas covered include environmental protection, occupational health and safety, and education and training. Topics of the three keynote addresses are process safety--new solutions to old problems; cooperative environmentalism--a global commitment; and corporate SHE policy and implementation of international SHE standards.
	Process Industry Procedures and Training Manual by James R. Sawers, Margaret M. R. Eastman, James R. Sawyers, Jamers R. Sawers (March 1996) (Link) For those responsible for plant management or for meeting job documentation requirements, provides information and strategies for complying with regulatory standards. Covers job documentation; installing the system; job analysis; training; standard operating procedures; general purpose documents; skill demonstrations; compliance verification; control room, maintenance, and clerical jobs; creating and tracking documents; and progress reports to management. Appendices provide forms, sample communications, resources lists, and information regarding computer file structure and document preparation.
	Process Plants: A Handbook of Inherently Safer Design by Trevor A. Kletz (August 1998) (Link) Shows how chemical plants can withstand human error and equipment failures without serious effects of safety, output, or efficiency. Describes and illustrates with examples such methods as intensification, substitution, attenuation, and simplification.
	Safety in the Process Industries by Ralph King (June 1994) (Link) Examines the main hazards of process plants, and describes the causes of accidents and how they may be controlled at the source. Looks at disasters that occurred at Flixborough (1974), Bhopal (1985), and Pasadena (1989). Covers laws, codes, and standards; chemical, mechanical, and physical hazards; hazard control in design and maintenance; and management and production.
	Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes 1997, (3-Volume Set) by Ron Patton (Editor), J. Chen (Editor), International Federation of automat (April 1, 1998) (Link)
	Fundamentals of Process Safety by V. Marshall, S. Ruhemann (June 2000) (Link)
	Guidelines for Performance Measures for Continuous Improvement of Process Safety Management Systems (December 2000) American Institute of Chemical Engineers (Link)
	Guidelines for Process Safety in Batch Reaction Systems (September 1999) Amer Inst of Chemical Engineers (Link) A group of volunteer professionals representing major chemical, pharmaceutical, and hydrocarbon processing companies began working together in 1997 to describe the safe design and operation of batch reaction systems. They identify safety concerns unique to batch reaction systems; provide guidance by which engineers can identify issues in particular systems; offer a range of criteria and techniques for developing, designing, operating, and maintaining systems to reduce risk and ensure the safety of people, the environment, and property; and list sources of specific expertise and references.
	Guidelines for Process Safety in Outsourced Manufacturing Operations (September 2000)  Amer Inst of Chemical Engineers (Link)
	Practical Guide to Industrial Safety : Methods for Process Safety Professionals by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff (October 2000) (Link)
	Process Safety Management, Risk Management Planning : Auditing Handbook : A Checklist Approach by David M. Einolf, Luverna K. Menghini (November 1999) (Link) A field guide to compliance with federal regulations that require safety auditing of hazardous materials. After an explanation of the standards of the Federal Code of Regulations and advice on how to answer questions formulated by the Occupational and Safety Health Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency, auditing guidelines are set forth with an emphasis on documentation.
	SHE Management by European Process Safety Centre (July 2000) (Link)

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Risk Management Planning & Analysis

	Fundamentals of Risk Analysis and Risk Management by Vlasta Molak (Editor), Vlaska Molak (Editor) (November 1996)  (Link) This book bridges the gap between the many different disciplines used in applications of risk analysis to real world problems. Contributed by some of the world's leading experts, it creates a common information base and language for all risk analysis practitioners, risk managers, and decision makers. Valuable as both a reference for practitioners and a comprehensive textbook for students, Fundamentals of Risk Analysis and Risk Management is a unique contribution to the field. Its broad coverage ranges from basic theory of risk analysis to practical applications, risk perception, legal and political issues, and risk management.
	Risk Assessment and Management Handbook : For Environmental, Health, and Safety Professionals by Rao V. Kolluru (Editor), Steven M. Bartell (Editor), Robin M. Pitblado, Scott Stricoff  (June 1996) (Link) A comprehensive reference that blends theory with case studies from both the US and abroad to provide practical guidance on a variety of risk assessment and management strategies, which may be tailored to any particular company. The volume contains 18 chapters grouped into seven parts: overview and linkages (3 chapters); health (4 chapters); safety (2 chapters); ecology (3 chapters); international risk assessment (2 chapters); risk communication (2 chapters); and additional perspectives (2 chapters: industrial ecology and comprehensive risk assessment; and risk-based decision making<-;- >integrating risk management into business planning).
	EPA's 'Risk Management Rule' Video Conference Package (Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) (Link)
	Risk Modeling, Assessment, and Management (Wiley Series in Systems Engineering) by Yacov Y. Haimes (August 1998) (Link) A holistic exploration of risk that attempts to balance the quantitative and empirical dimensions of risk assessment and management with the more qualitative and normative aspects of decision making under risk and uncertainty. Haimes (risk analysis, U. of Virginia) shows how to quantify risk and construct probability in conjunction with real-world decision-making problems including institutional, organizational, political, and cultural considerations. He avoids higher mathematics whenever possible in his presentation of the material. Includes many case studies used to illustrate the analytical methods under discussion. Intended for risk management professionals working in universities, industry, and government.
	Integrated Risk Management: Techniques and Strategies for Managing  Corporate Risk by Neil A. Doherty (March 31, 2000) (Link) Over the years, risk management has developed separately in both the insurance and financial fields. Today, the two are finding value in each other's tools and techniques. Integrated Risk Management combines the best of the two notions of risk management, insurance and financial, to develop solutions ideal for today's complex risk environment. Tools go beyond hedging strategies to also examine leveraging, post-loss financing, contingent financing, and fiversification.
	Introduction to Risk Analysis : A Systematic Approach to Science-Based Decision Making by Daniel M., Iii Byrd, C. Richard Cothern (February 2000) (Link)
	Risk Assessment and Management Handbook : For Environmental, Health, and Safety Professionals by Rao V. Kolluru (Editor), Steven M. Bartell (Editor), Robin M. Pitblado, Scott Stricoff  (June 1996) (Link) A comprehensive reference that blends theory with case studies from both the US and abroad to provide practical guidance on a variety of risk assessment and management strategies, which may be tailored to any particular company. The volume contains 18 chapters grouped into seven parts: overview and linkages (3 chapters); health (4 chapters); safety (2 chapters); ecology (3 chapters); international risk assessment (2 chapters); risk communication (2 chapters); and additional perspectives (2 chapters: industrial ecology and comprehensive risk assessment; and risk-based decision making<-;- >integrating risk management into business planning).
	International Conference and Workshop on Risk Analysis in Process Safety by CCPS, Aic (Editor) (August 1998) (Link)

Hazard Analysis

	Evaluating Process Safety in the Chemical Industry : A Manager's Guide to Quantitative Risk Assessment by J. S. Arendt (Editor), Chemical Manufactures Association, CCPS, Lorenzo (December 2000) (Link)
	Guidelines for Evaluating Process Plant Buildings for External Explosions and Fires (Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS).) by American Institute of Chemical Engineers Center for Chemical Process s (September 1996) (Link)
	Process Safety Analysis : An Introduction by Bob Skelton (June 1998) (Link) Shows how safety assurance is actually performed in industry and examines the various stages of safety analysis in the design and operation of process plant. Emphasizes the HAZOP technique and covers control of sources of ignition and maintenance procedure.
	Reliability and Safety Assessment of Dynamic Process Systems (December 1994) (Link)
	HAZOP and HAZAN : Identifying and Assessing Process Industry Hazards by Trevor A. Kletz (April 1999) (Link) This reference provides basics of applying hazard and operability study (HAZOP) and hazard analysis (HAZAN) in the process industries. Chapters cover hazard identification and assessment, hazard and operability studies, real-life accidents that could have been prevented by HAZOPs, hazard analysis, and management issues. Other subjects are objections to HAZOP and HAZAN, limitations on the application of quantitative methods to railway travel, sources of data and confidence limits, and the history of HAZOP and HAZAN. This fourth edition is about 40% longer than the last edition, with more examples of applications. The author is affiliated with the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
	Avoiding Static Ignition Hazards in Chemical Operations (CCPS Concept Book) by Laurence G. Britton (Link)
	Dust Explosions in the Process Industries by Rolf K. Eckhoff  (March 1997) (Link)
	Explosions in the Process Industries : A Report of the Major Hazards Assessment Panel Overpressure Working Party (Major Hazards Monograph) by Harry Philips (Editor) (May 1994) (Link)

Quantitative Risk Assessment

	Hazardous Materials Transportation Risk Analysis : Quantitative Approaches for Truck and Train by William R. Rhyne (December 1997) (Link) Explains quantitative risk analysis and how it can be applied to the surface transportation of hazardous material, including such factors as the accident rate, the distribution of accident force magnitude, the probability of container risk, risk analysis methodologies, and data uncertainties. Consequence analysis is discussed from such perspectives as release rates and amounts, dispersion, toxic effects, and exposed populations. Includes a sustained example of transporting bulk chlorine by truck and train. Of interest to managers who ship or receive toxic material, transportation officials, emergency planners, and others.
	Risk Analysis: A Quantitative Guide by David Vose (December 5, 2000) (Link) This book provides the basic information necessary for a simple risk analysis model as well as in-depth modeling techniques for more complicated problems. It concentrates on the accuracy of risk modeling rather than the management of risk analysis, and provides a comprehensive guide to the modeling of uncertainty using spreadsheets and Monte Carlo software on standard PCs. It also includes sufficient probability and statistics theory for concise risk analysis.
	Evaluating Process Safety in the Chemical Industry : A Manager's Guide to Quantitative Risk Assessment by J. S. Arendt (Editor), Chemical Manufactures Association, CCPS, Lorenzo (December 2000) (Link)

Emergency Response

	Emergency Response Planning: For Corporate and Municipal Managers by Paul A. Erickson (January 1999) (Link)
	2000 Emergency Response Guidebook : A Guidebook for First Responders During the Initial Phase of a Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Incident (May 2000) (Link)
	Planning for Real Time Event Response Management by David W. Ash, Vlad G. Dabija (June 12, 2000) (Link) Two leading artificial intelligence experts cover the key issues associated with real-time and reactive planning in intelligent agent systems. This book explains the technology in-depth, and shows how it can be employed for maximum impact. Includes a comprehensive real-world case study.
	Emergency Response to Hazardous Material Incidents (1999) (Link)
	Handbook of Emergency Response to Toxic Chemical Releases : A Guide to Compliance by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff (March 1995) (Link)
	Emergency Response to Chemical and Biological Agents by John R. Cashman (December 15, 1999) (Link)
	Crisis Response and Emergency Action Plan by Lance K. Paris, Inez B. Drummond (Editor) (September 1996) (Link)
	Issues & Answers for Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (OSHA Issues & Answers Series, No 1) by Mark M. Moran (January 1996) (Link)
	Guidelines for Post-Release Mitigation in the Chemical Process Industry (Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS).) (December 1996) (Link)

Consequence Modeling

Human Factors

General Reference