Conduct of Operations and Operational Discipline: For Improving Process Safety in Industry

By Tony Muschara

Conduct of Operations and Operational Discipline is a practical and authoritative guide to improving process safety through disciplined operational practices. Published by Wiley, this book explains how structured conduct of operations programs help reduce human error, improve reliability, and prevent major industrial incidents.

Drawing on real-world experience from high-risk industries, the book demonstrates how operational discipline underpins safe, consistent, and compliant plant operations. It is widely used in process industries, energy, chemicals, and manufacturing environments.

What This Book Does

This book provides a structured framework for implementing conduct of operations, emphasizing standardization, accountability, communication, and human performance to strengthen process safety culture.

Key Features

• Clear explanation of conduct of operations principles
• Focus on operational discipline and human performance
• Practical guidance for reducing human error
• Real-world examples from high-hazard industries
• Alignment with process safety management systems
• Actionable tools for supervisors and operations leaders

Who Should Use This Book?

• Process safety and operations managers
• Plant supervisors and shift leaders
• Engineers and safety professionals
• Operations and maintenance personnel
• Organizations operating high-risk facilities

Why It’s Essential

• Strengthens operational discipline and safety culture
• Supports prevention of major process safety incidents
• Bridges policy, procedure, and day-to-day execution
• Widely referenced in industrial safety programs

The essential guide to disciplined operations and process safety excellence.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9780470767719
• Author: Tony Muschara
• Publisher: Wiley
• Format: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
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Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Introduction to Conduct of Operations
• Operational Discipline and Human Performance
• Procedures, Communication, and Control
• Shift Turnover and Work Practices
• Management Oversight and Accountability
• Integration with Process Safety Management
• Continuous Improvement and Learning

FAQs

• Is this book focused on process safety? Yes, it specifically addresses operational discipline as a foundation for process safety.
• Is it practical or theoretical? It is highly practical, with real-world examples and implementation guidance.
• Who benefits most from this book? Operations leaders, safety professionals, and organizations managing high-risk operations.