Systemic Socio-Technical Causation Model for Hazards-Related Incidents

SYSTEMIC SOCIO-TECHNICAL CAUSATION MODEL FOR HAZARDS-RELATED INCIDENTS 

This chapter presents a model that focuses on and promotes an understanding of the upstream sources from which causal factors originate. Whether an organization has 2 or 2 million employees, the model is applicable. 

On the Practice of Safety, Fourth Edition. Fred A. Manuele. 

WHY PROMOTE DISCUSSION OF A HAZARDS-RELATED INCIDENT CAUSATION MODEL 

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Systemic Socio-Technical Causation Model for Hazards-Related Incidents At least 25 incident causation models are referenced in safety literature. They present a great diversity of thinking. None of those models have achieved anything close to universal acceptance. Yet, safety professionals are obligated to have the advice they give be effective as clients take action to avoid, eliminate, or control hazards and to achieve acceptable risk levels. That advice must be based on a sound and studied thought process that takes into consideration the reality of the sources of hazards. This author builds a case in support of what he proposes for a systemic sociotechnical causation model for hazards-related incidents. 

Systemic Socio-Technical Causation Model for Hazards-Related Incidents... 

For the causation model described in Chapter 13, Systemic Socio-Technical Causation Model for Hazards-Related Incidents, MORT is exceptionally valuable because it requires extensive consideration of the influence of management decisions on the development of or the... 

A sound causation model for hazards-related incidents must take into consideration the entirety of the socio-technical system— applying a holistic approach to both the technical aspects and the social aspects of operations. It must be understood that those aspects are interdependent and mutually inclusive. 

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