The Basics of Investing or Modern Accident Investigation and Analysis

The Basics of Investing

Author: Benton E Gup

Written for students and business neophytes alike, it provides a thorough grounding in the art of investing. Defines the basic types of securities and the concepts of risk and return; explains how the securities market operates; shows how to analyze securities step-by-step; explores the issues of administering investments in stocks, tax shelters, real estate and other investments; and deals with the special situations that might arise in convertibles, commodities and derivative securities. Financial analysis from a global perspective is included.

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Modern Accident Investigation and Analysis

Author: Ted S Ferry

This new edition of a standard in the field is the most complete treatment available on modern methods of accident investigation. The investigation process is divided into three phases: preparation and planning, analytical methods and reporting, and corrective actions designed to prevent recurrence. Techniques discussed are general and can be applied to a wide range of industrial accidents. Topics covered include investigation concepts, the pitfalls of government intervention, legal aspects, multilinear events sequencing, and management oversight and risk tree (MORT). There is new material on the electronic and computer industries and on S-T-E-P accident investigation. A new chapter, "A Generic Approach to Mishap Investigation," puts the entire process in perspective.

Table of Contents:

The Need for Investigation.
Preparing for Mishaps.
Getting Underway with the Investigation.
Human Aspects.
The Environment.
Materials.
Systems Investigation.
Basic Analytical Technique.
System Safety/Faulty Tree.
Change Analysis.
Multilinear Events Sequencing.
Management Oversight and Risk Tree (MORT).
S-T-E-P Accident Investigation.
Technique of Operations Review.
Where Did Management Fail?
Fire Investigation.
The Mishap Report.
12 Steps to Mishap Investigation.
A Generic Approach to Mishap Investigation.
Legal Aspects of Investigation.
What is Ahead for Investigation?
Appendices.