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