Edited by industrial safety expert Eric Hollnagel and featuring commentary from leaders in the field, the book examines research on the contemporary human factors approach, looks at documented cases, and considers methods currently in practice. The book introduces theories and methods that can be used to describe human and collective performance in a complex socio-technical environment. Building on this, the text describes how contemporary human factors science can be used to go beyond failure analysis to actively make complex industrial environments safer.

Erik Hollnagel is one of Europe's leading experts on industrial safety. He has authored and edited a number of works, including the Handbook of Cognitive Task Design.

The Background and History of the Institute of Nuclear Safety System (INSS).The Mihama-2 Accident in Today's Perspective. Extending the Scope of the Human Factor. The Meaning of Human Error in the Safe Regulation Model for Risky Organisations. Workplace Safety Climate, Human Performance, and Safety.A Management Process for Strategic Error Prevention. Beyond Procedures: Development and Use of the SAFER Method. A Regulatory Perspective on Analysis Practices and Trends in Causes. An Ironical Outcome of Thorough Accident Prevention. Organisational Influences on Safety Climate in Guanxi-Oriented Cultures. A Comprehensive Evaluation of Licensees' Efforts on Safety Culture. Hindsight and Foresight.