Covers the fundamentals of risk assessment and emphasizes taking a practical approach in the application of the techniques * written as a primer for students and employed safety professionals covering the fundamentals of risk assessment and emphasizing a practical approach in the application of the techniques * each chapter is developed as a stand-alone essay, making it easier to cover a subject * includes interactive exercises, links, videos, and downloadable risk assessment tools * addresses criteria prescribed by the accreditation board for engineering and technology (ABET) for safety programs