Dr Manoj S. Patankar is Chairman of the Department of Aviation Science at Saint Louis University. He teaches in the aviation safety management graduate program and he is engaged in cross-disciplinary research projects in linking aviation with other high-consequence industries. Jeffrey Brown is an educator and consultant in macro human factors. He has extensive teaching experience in aviation and in the application of system safety principles in healthcare. He is engaged in multiple research projects in healthcare systems. Dr Melinda Treadwell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Design, and Safety at Keene State College, New Hampshire. She is actively engaged in toxicology research and she teaches in the Department's undergraduate programs. The three authors bring together extensive teaching, research, and field experience from a wide variety of perspectives to enrich this book with a combination of practical challenges facing modern society, yet rooted in strong foundations of theoretical principles.

'This user-friendly book should be within easy reach of students, teachers, and professionals who have an interest in safety ethics...It presents a very exciting educational instrument about the ethics of safety in three distinct fields that share very similar ethical challenges: aviation, health care and occupational and environmental health...The writing style is clear and precise; the organization of the book helpful and perceptive for those who might integrate it into a safety curriculum. The authors recognize that in a capitalistic society, an emphasis upon safety can compromise profits, yet individual frontline professionals can and should enhance a safety culture. They demonstrate by case analysis how adopting a structured communication process in professional environments can enhance a safety culture by supporting open communication and by fostering collaborative decision-making and improved rule-making.' Professor Gerard Magill, Executive Director & Department Chair, Center for Health Care Ethics, Saint Louis University, USA

• Contents: Foreword, Dr Gregory R. Beabout; Introduction to ethical decision-making, Manoj S. Patankar; Ethical challenges in aviation maintenance, Manoj S. Patankar; Aviation maintenance environment: the context for ethical decisions, Manoj S. Patankar; Ethical responsibilities of educators, regulators and professional organizations in aviation, Manoj S. Patankar; Ethical dilemmas in healthcare, Jeffrey P. Brown; Key themes in healthcare safety dilemmas, Jeffrey P. Brown; Ethical responsibilities of educators, regulators and professional organizations in healthcare, Jeffrey P. Brown; Ethical challenges in occupational and environmental health, Melinda D. Treadwell; Cases from occupational and environmental health, Melinda D. Treadwell; Ethical responsibilities of educators, regulators and professional organizations in occupational and environmental health, Melinda D. Treadwell; Afterword; Appendix: cases for classroom discussions, workshops or other interactive opportunities; Index.