Books by Trevor A. Kletz

With over fifty years of experience in the chemical industry, Trevor Kletz sheds light on statements of doubtful accuracy that are widely accepted among chemical engineers and professionals in the chemical industry. These so-called myths have led to accidents and wrong decisions. This book encourages a skeptical approach so that accidents can be avoided and our resources can be more effectively used. The myths address technology, management, and, new to this edition, toxicology and the environment. Included in each myth is a thorough description of why it is wrong. This important resource provides a gentle reminder that all received wisdom should be looked at critically from time to time. Everyone teaching, learning, and working in the oil, chemical, and other process industries will find the book stimulating and provocative - and relevant to their everyday work.

This work discusses nearly 100 "myths" which are widely accepted in the chemical engineering industry and which have led to accidents and wrong decisions. It challenges accepted beliefs and practices, with the aim of promoting safer and more

Covers the design of inherently safer and user-friendly plants. This book demonstrates how chemical plants can withstand human error and equipment failures without serious effects on safety, output, or efficiency. It features sections that address the hierarchy of controls and highlight human factors in determining risk.

This edition provides the basics of applying hazard and operability study (Hazop) and hazard analysis (Hazan). It explains what a Hazop is, who carries it out, when, and how long it should take; points to watch during a Hazop; the stages of Hazard analysis; and pitfalls in Hazan.

By analyzing accidents that have occurred, this book shows how we can learn and thus be better able to prevent accidents happening again. This book looks at various accidents covering the process industries, nuclear industry and transportation.