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The book deals with twin fields of Reliability, Maintenance and Safety Engineering , highlighting an integrated approach for achieving optimum product reliability and managing physical assets, through effective maintenance and safety. This book illustrates how the implementation of a combination of engineering and management concepts is of paramount importance. All areas in the field of corporate activity, valid for both the large and small enterprises, which influence the ultimate reliability of the product, are covered. The author's approach is simple and direct, with emphasis on practical applications of the life-cycle management of plant/equipment/products.