Critical Risk Control

Fundamental Knowledge and Case Studies
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-0-443-51574-3
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm

Critical Risk Control: Fundamental Knowledge and Case Studies presents an essential approach to managing high-stakes risks in industrial operations, aiming to prevent catastrophic health, safety, environmental, and business outcomes. The book offers a comprehensive update on the critical control management (CCM) framework, informed by the ICMM’s guidelines from 2026. It explores the history, fundamental principles, and current frameworks for identifying, monitoring, and maintaining effective risk controls. Rich with case studies—from vehicle crashes and airborne contaminat exceedances to underground fires and work at height—it provides practical insights into applying CCM across various scenarios. The book also discusses leveraging CCM to develop key risk indicators, forecast vulnerabilities, and enhance overall risk management performance. Covering topics such as risk assessment, treatment options, transient operation control, and integration with business systems, the book is a vital resource for professionals and researchers dedicated to safety, risk management, and operational excellence.

Whether you work in mining, manufacturing, safety regulation, or academic research, this book equips you with the latest strategies and tools to advance your understanding and application of critical risk control methods, ultimately helping to prevent accidents and promote sustainable operations.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hassall, Maureen

Joy, James

Selleck, Roberta

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Arbeitsrecht Betriebsverfassung, Personalvertretung, Mitbestimmungsrecht
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction
2. A brief history of risk management
3. Critical risk assessment process
4. Critical risk treatment options
5. Critical Risk Control Management
6. Case study - Control of vehicle crash risks
7. Case study - Control of dust exceedance risk
8. Case study - Control of work related psychosocial risks
9. Case study - Control of surface mine fall of ground risks
10. Case study - Control of loss of containment from bulk storage tank risks
11. Case study - Control of underground mine fires
12. Case study - Control of loss of containment from ammonia/hydrogen circuit risk
13. Case study - Control of work at height risk
14. Case study - Control of work in/near energised plant risks
15. Critical Risk Control of transient operations
16. Core elements for successful critical risk management
17. Integrating critical control management with key business systems
18. Future considerations

Über Autor(innen)

Hassall, Maureen
Maureen Hassall is Director and a Professor of the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre at the University of Queensland a leading-edge, multidisciplinary initiative that crosses the fields of industrial risk, systems safety and human factors. Maureen works collaboratively with a broad range of safety critical industries to develop better human-centred risk management approaches that improve companies’ operational performance and competitiveness. Her industry-focused research is motivated by almost twenty years of industry experience working in a number of different countries and in a variety of roles including specialist engineering, line management, organisational change and business performance improvement roles. Maureen also develops and delivers risk management and human factors training, education and advice to undergraduate and postgraduate students and well as directly to industry. In addition, she supervises Masters and PhD candidates undertaking industry focused human factors and operational risk related research.

Selleck, Roberta
Dr. Roberta (Bobbie) Selleck is an experienced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) professional, serving as Unit Coordinator, lecturer, and researcher at the School of Medical and Health Sciences. She teaches courses on safety management, systems safety, and leadership. With a PhD focused on fatality prevention in construction, she holds multiple degrees including a Bachelor of Science and Diplomas in Education and Environmental Science. Boasting over 30 years of industry experience across Australia and internationally, she is a member of AIHS and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy. Awarded the 2015 IFAP Innovation Award, her research areas include safety leadership, psychosocial wellbeing, risk management, and developing future leaders.

Joy, James
James (Jim) Joy has over thirty years of expertise in operational risk management, notably as the first Professor and Director of MISHC at The University of Queensland (1998–2011). His research focuses on risk assessment, human error, and governance in mining. He has developed international risk management education programs for major mining companies and facilitated projects with equipment manufacturers like Caterpillar and Sandvik. Jim has advised firms such as BHP Billiton and Xstrata and held the Anglo-American Chair of Safety Risk Management. His accolades include awards from AusIMM, IChemE, and induction into the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame.