Productive Safety Management: How to Mitigate Residual and Entropic Risks, Second Edition

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Tania Van der Stap

Productive Safety Management

How to Mitigate Residual and Entropic Risks, Second Edition

Tania Van der Stap

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CRC Press
20 December 2024

Risk assessment; Economics; Personnel & human resources management; Occupational & industrial health & safety; The environment

This book discusses the realm of operational risk management, exploring the intricacies of managing safety, production and quality simultaneously. It offers a fresh perspective on the dynamic and complex nature of risk, highlighting the ever‑changing landscape that organisations must navigate. The reliance on current understandings of residual risk is deficient, particularly as systems of production are prone to degradation over time. This degradation leads to an increase in ‘entropic risk’, resulting in losses in daily production that, if left unchecked, could culminate in catastrophic consequences.

Productive Safety Management, second edition utilises practical experience to offer context and application to the concepts surrounding risk that are introduced. It explores the residual and entropic risks present in production systems before shifting focus to the same risks within organisational elements such as leadership, competencies, management systems and resilience. The degradation of these factors can lead to a toxic enterprise culture. Traditional risk management methods have resulted in the creation of functional silos. This book advocates for a multidisciplinary approach, positioning it as essential reading for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In this era, the ability to effectively manage risks and capitalise on opportunities will be crucial for operational success.

This comprehensive title is designed for operational managers and supervisors, and risk‑related professionals in engineering, OSH, environment and quality management.

Tania Van der Stap spent the last 20 years since writing the first edition of Productive Safety Management in managerial and technical positions responsible for safety, health and environmental management. Having experience in staff and contractor roles means she understands how to achieve results, whether within the organisation, owners’ team, project team or as an external technical expert. The industries and organisations she’s worked in have been diverse – gas, mining, exploration, construction, rail transport, engineering, agribusiness, professional organisations and regulatory authorities. She has in‑depth knowledge of different strategies according to each organisation’s level of maturity, leadership capability, resource availability and most importantly, the operational reality of the enterprise. Tania’s qualifications are in commerce, which have throughout her career resulted in a business lens on operational performance. She is an unequivocal advocate of a risk‑ and opportunity‑based approach to HSE, production and quality.

By: Tania Van der Stap
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 700g
ISBN: 9781032701578
ISBN 10: 1032701579
Pages: 274
Publication Date: 20 December 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword About the Author Introduction Introduction References Chapter 1: The Entropy Model and Systems of Production Chapter Extract The Nature of Risk What is ‘Entropic Risk’? The Entropy Model: A Systems Approach The Four Steps Risk Management Strategy The Total Risk Profile The Cyclical Risk of Failure Following Success Summary Chapter References Chapter 2: The Path to Organisational Maturity 36 Chapter Extract The Alignment Fallacy The Three Levels of Alignment Integrating ISO Standards An Alternative to Accreditation Learning from the ESG Agenda The Multidisciplinary Approach Summary Chapter References Chapter 3: Processes Chapter Extract The Interface Between Systems of Production Minimal Compliance The Path to Maturity and Self-Regulation Complexity and Management of Work Practices The ALARP Assumption Summary Chapter References Chapter 4: Technology Chapter Extract Residual Risk and Design Managing Technological Risks Case Studies: Technological Disasters The Human – Technology Interface Maintenance of Technology Technology in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Summary Chapter References Chapter 5: Physical Environment Chapter Extract Residual Risk and Design “Acts of God” Managing Physical Environment Risks The Workplace in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Summary Chapter References Chapter 6: Human Resources Chapter Extract A Systems Approach to Human Resources Risks Human Resource Risk Management Strategies Production Pressure and Safety Violations HR Risks in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Summary Chapter References Chapter 7: Risk Quantification and Management Strategy Chapter Extract The ALARP Assumption Revisited Current Risk Assessment Tools Dynamic Combinations Risk Method Residual Risk Management Strategies (RRMS) Case Study: Residual Risk Analysis Entropic Risk Prevention Strategies (ERPS) Case Study: Entropic Risk Analysis Worker Exposure: The Complete Profile Summary Chapter References Chapter 8: Risk Leadership Chapter Extract The Entropy Model and Organisational Factor Risks Situational Leadership for Operations Practical Risk Leadership and Decision-Making OSH Management Systems and Legacy Issues Summary Chapter References Chapter 9: Operational Capacity Chapter Extract Risk-Taking versus Risk-Managing Behaviour Day-to-Day Leadership for Supervisors Capacity in Reserve, Resilience and Resourcefulness Summary Chapter References Chapter 10: Towards High Reliability Organisations (HROs) Chapter Extract Industry Gaps in Risk Management Risk Management in HROs 10 Strategies on the Path to High Reliability Summary and Concluding Comments Chapter References Index

Tania Van der Stap spent the last 20 years since writing the 1st edition of Productive Safety Management in managerial and technical positions responsible for safety, health, and environmental management. Having experience in staff and contractor roles means she understands how to achieve results, whether within the organisation, owners’ team, project team or as an external technical expert. The industries she’s worked in have been diverse - gas, mining, exploration, construction, rail transport, engineering, agribusiness, professional organisations, and regulators. She has in-depth knowledge of different strategies according to each organisation’s level of maturity, leadership capability, resource availability and most importantly, the operational reality of the enterprise. Tania’s qualifications are in Commerce (not HSE), which has throughout her career, resulted in a business lens on operational performance. She is an unequivocal advocate of a risk- and opportunity-based approach to HSE, production and quality.