January 14, 2004—The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has published a new book “Accident Investigation Techniques: Basic Theories, Analytical Methods, and Applications” by Jeffrey S. Oakley, Ph.D., CSP, of Houston, TX.
Designed as a workplace and classroom text applicable to all industries from construction and transportation to public sector and manufacturing, “Accident Investigation Techniques” examines the different theories, techniques and analytical methods involved in an accident investigation. The book covers accident causation theories, investigation steps and analytical techniques to determine the cause and sequence of events that led to the accident; and to prevent recurrences or similar accidents.
“Accident Investigation Techniques” details investigative methods such as interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, preserving the accident scene, reporting accidents, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future accidents. It also examines analytical techniques such as fault tree analysis and barrier analysis. There are also review questions with each chapter and an appendix with analysis forms and flowcharts.
“Accident Investigation Techniques: Basic Theories, Analytical Methods, and Applications,” order number 4404, is $21.95 for ASSE members, $23.50 for AIHA and ACHMM members, and $24.95 for non-members. To order the book, contact ASSE Customer Service at 847/699-2929 or visit ASSE.
