Publisher's Synopsis
It is essential for chemists and engineers in the chemical industry to have a basic knowledge – at least – of the subject of plant safety.
However employees in the chemical industry often have trouble complying with the demands of the authorities and the public in this domain.
This book gathers together the knowledge and the experience gained from 15 years of safety research and 10 years of applying this research in industry.
It helps new staff in the chemical industry to deal with the daily problems surrounding the safe handling of substances, reactions and chemical plants themselves. Furthermore, it acts as a handbook for supervisory bodies and inspectorates.
