| Document ID (ISN) | 109395 |
| CIS number |
09-451 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0925-7535 - Safety Science |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Martín J.E., Rivas T., Matías J.M., Taboada J., Argüelles A. |
| Title |
A Bayesian network analysis of workplace accidents caused by falls from a height |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 2009, Vol.47, No.2, p.206-214. Illus. 29 ref. |
| Abstract |
Using Bayesian networks, this article analyses the circumstances surrounding workplace tasks performed using equipment that may result in falls such as ladders or scaffolding. The information source was a survey of employees working at a height. The approach used enabled identifying the causes having the greatest bearing on accidents involving equipment, namely the adoption of incorrect postures during work and inadequate knowledge of safety regulations by workers. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Spain; falls from heights; causes of accidents |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
safety consciousness; analysis of accident causes; work posture; information of personnel; scaffolds; mathematical models; ladders |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Spain |
| Subject(s) |
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
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| Browse category(ies) |
Falls from heights
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