Presents engineering aspects of risk management. After an introduction to potential risks, the authors presents management principles, risk diagnostics, analysis and treatments followed by examples of practical implementation in chemistry, physics and emerging technologies such as nanoparticles.

From the Contents: Preface: Is risk management only a matter of financial? Introduction to engineering and managing risks - ISO31000- Hazards and risks- Risk perception- Objectives of engineering risk management (Risk Identification, Risk Analysis, Risk Handling, Risk Monitoring)- Management techniquesRisk management principles- Introduction to risk management- Heinrich pyramid- Incident/accident- Risk modeling (static and dynamic)Risk evaluation and prioritization- PDCA (PlanDoCheckAct) concept, Deming wheel - Crisis management (example Katrina Hurricane)- High Reliability Organizations and systemic risksRisk diagnostic and analysis- Introduction to risk assessment techniques- HAZOP- FMECA- FTA / ETA- Risk matrixRisk treatment/reduction- Prevention- Protection- Precautionary principle- Risk mitigation; STOP (strategic, technical, operational and personal) principle- Risk recording- Risk management plan- Business continuity planEvent analysis- How and why analyzing accidents- Anatomy of an accident- The causal tree method- ExamplesExamples of practical implementation of engineering risk management- Chemistry field- Physical hazards (lasers, cryogenics, ..)- Emerging technologies (nanoparticles)