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The Safety
Engineering and Risk Analysis Division
(SERAD) was originally formed in 1991 by
merging ASME's Safety Division (est. 1951) and the Risk Analysis
Task Force. Its function is to stimulate interest in and disseminate
risk analysis and safety information as applied to the process
of mechanical engineering. Member activity has expanded to
include product liability, loss prevention and occupational
health.
Safety is the reduced risk achieved by successful application
of engineering understanding and controls to hazards. For
new products and processes, risk is identified and minimized
by analysis of previous experience and conservative design.
The
interests of SERAD extend across most of the other ASME
Divisions. This Division works with industry, ASME Codes
& Standards, and other relevant professional and regulatory
organizations to discuss, review, and promote practices
which lead to reduced risk and improved occupational environments.
The basic concern for human health and safety as well as
the reduction in business interruptions and insurance costs
makes the work of the Division increasingly important.
SERAD members include engineers conducting research and
practicing engineers in risk analysis, mechanical equipment
design, occupational health and safety, environmental control,
toxic and explosive hazards from dusts and gases, radiation
hazards, process (system) operations, design, maintenance,
and testing.
Also important are ergonomics, consumer product safety,
liability prevention, improvements to manufacturing processes
for safety, and safety in transportation systems.
GOALS
& OBJECTIVES
- To
educate ASME members and others about the importance of
risk analysis, safety engineering, and environmental and
occupational health
- To
encourage members to provide their expertise in the standards-setting
process
- To
promote codes and standards for new areas in risk analysis,
safety engineering and environmental and occupational
health
- To
provide closer interface with other ASME Technical Divisions
through joint efforts
- To
enhance the quality of technical papers on safety To increase
active participation by more ASME members in Division
affairs
- To
help members keep pace with the latest developments
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