Abstract
The book provides a structured review of a substantial amount of material in the field of human factors in relation to hazards, danger and safety. It deals with the individual as a factor in accidents, but emphasises above all the controlling role of people in relation to danger. The focus is on occupational health and safety, but much of the literature on transport and home safety is also reviewed. It presents a system model of the way people perceive, assess and react to danger in their environment during both routine and more complex. (A)