CAUSAL FACTORS ANALYSIS Uncovering & Correcting Management System Deficiencies

• Published in: Professional safety Vol. 63; no. 10; pp. 49 - 59
• Main Authors: Lyon, Bruce K., Popov, Georgi, Roberts, Anthony
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Des Plaines American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) 01.10.2018; American Society of Safety Engineers; ASSE
• Subjects: Accident investigations; Cameras; Communication; Data collection; Data processing; Data sheets; Digital cameras; Distance measurement; Fatalities; Hand tools; Human error; Human performance; INCIDENT ANALYSIS: Peer-Reviewed; Infrared cameras; Injuries; Insurance claims; Investigations; Leadership; Occupational accidents; Occupational safety; Pathogens; Professionals; Risk assessment; Risk management; Safety; Safety management

Key Takeaways Incidents and their systemic causal factors are indicators of management system flaws. When identified and understood, these indicators can be used to address deeply rooted deficiencies and prevent recurrence of similar events. While many methods are available, OSH professionals should...