Accident Investigation Techniques – Second Edition
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A comprehensive reference on accident investigation covering accident theories, evidence gathering, analytical techniques, causal factors, corrective actions, reporting and lessons learned.
By Jeffrey S. Oakley, Ph.D., CSP · Published 2026-09-29 · Updated 2026-11-12
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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES • Basic Theories • Analytical Methods • Applications Jeffrey S. Oakley, Ph.D., CSP AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS USA
Accident Investigation Techniques ©2003, 2012 by the American Society of Safety Engineers Published by the American Society of Safety Engineers, Des Plaines, Illinois. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without prior written permission of the Publisher. Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: While the publisher and author have used their best efforts in preparing this book, they make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any product mentioned in this book was selected solely at the discretion of the author, and does not constitute an endorsement, expressed or implied, by the American …
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