Causation Accident Theories

Accident causation theories include the human factors theory, the domino theory, the systems theory, the combination theory, the epidemiological theory, and the accident/inddent theory [1,2]. The first two of these theories are described below. 

There are many accident causation theories [1]. Two of these theories are presented below. 

The following review briefly examines some of the most popular accident causation theories. The bibliography found at the end of this chapter provides the student with resources to examine this area in greater detail. The intent is to provide examples of accident causation theories representative of past and current thinking. The bottom line benefit is to provide the tools necessary to seek out and eliminate the causes of accidents. 

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Theoretical study leading causes of casualties have been one hundred years of history. With the development of productive forces, changes in production methods, production relations, as reflected in the existence of differences in security perceptions. More research scholars tend to study the accident causation studies, the occurrence of the accident was due to human factors and physical factors trajectory of the intersection of the accident is the intersection of time and space. Meanwhile, track crossover theory as accident causation theory, emphasizing the human factor and physical factors occupy the same important position. So, in order to effectively prevent accidents, people must also take measures to eliminate unsafe behaviors and material insecurity. 

As a prelude to my comments on Heinrich s accident causation theory, I would like readers to understand this I believe that those who proclaim that unsafe acts are the principal causes of accidents do the world... 

This is Heinrich s accident causation theory and is operationalized in the following 10 statements known as the "Axioms of Industrial Safety" [2,3,20] ... 

Describe the human factors accident causation theory. 

Heinrich introduced the accident pyramid in his book. Industrial Accident Prevention A Scientific Approach. This pyramid illustrated his accident causation theory. Heinrich believed that unsafe acts led first to minor injuries and then over a period of time to a major injury event. The accident... 

Chapter 3 already introduced some aspects of this chapter s aim. It focused on accidents and accident causation theories. It gave some attention to prevention of accidents and introduced hazards and risks. Those elements will remain a focus in many chapters of this book. Chapter 3 also introduced some logical concepts for thinking about hazards, hazard recognition, and hazard control. This chapter will add additional concepts. 

Explain the benefits of understanding accident causation theory... 

Compare and contrast the various accident causation theories... 

Marcum uses the term misactsidents to emphasize the deterministic aspects of his accident causation theory. Accidents, Marcum... 

Energy-Related Accident Causation Theories Energy Release Theory... 

What are some of the benefits associated with understanding accident causation theory Explain your answer. 

Through the evolution of time, coupled with Heimich s accident causation theory, behaviour-based safety programmes emerged as the key to harness the imwanted outcomes or accidents. Behaviour-based safety is esserrtialfy about identifying and eliminating unsafe worker behaviours, often referred to as risk behaviours, and promoting conformity and the practice of safe work behaviorrrs or critical behaviours. 

Smillie, R.X and Ayoub, M.A. (1976). Accident Causation Theories A Simulation Approach. Journal of Occupational Accidents, 1, 47-68. 

Heinrich introduced the accident pyramid in his hook Industrial Accident Prevention A Scientific Approach. This pyramid showed his accident-causation theory. Heinrich believed that unsafe acts led first to minor injuries, and then, over a period of time, to a major injury event. The accident pyramid proposed that 300 unsafe acts produced 29 minor injuries and one major injury. The concept of the accident pyramid remained unchallenged many years. However, some recent studies challenge the assumed shape of the equilateral triangle used by Heinrich. Some professionals now believe the actual shape of the model would depend on organizational structure and culture. 

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