| Document ID (ISN) | 109484 |
| CIS number |
09-452 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0003-6870 - Applied Ergonomics |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
Bentley T.
|
| Title |
The role of latent and active failures in workplace slips, trips and falls: An information processing approach |
| Bibliographic information |
Mar.2009, Vol.40, No.2, p.175-180. Illus. 42 ref. |
| Abstract |
The aims of this article are to provide an understanding of workplace slips, trips and falls (STF) causation that is cognisant of the potential role of both active and latent failures in STF causation. It presents an ergonomics model for workplace STF analysis that highlights information processing in STF aetiology, the STF incident process and the interaction between latent and active failures in STF causation. It draws upon ergonomics research conducted in a range of occupational contexts to illustrate the key features of the model. The implications of the model for analysis and prevention of STF are discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
falls of persons; falls on the level; analysis of accident causes; safety engineering |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
work organization; slippery floors; plant safety organization; ergonomics; hazard evaluation; human factors |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | New Zealand |
| Subject(s) |
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
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| Browse category(ies) |
Accident research
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