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In-depth analysis of the causal factors of incidents reported in the Greek petrochemical industry

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  • Konstandinidou, Myrto
  • Nivolianitou, Zoe
  • Kefalogianni, Eirini
  • Caroni, Chrys

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This paper presents a statistical analysis of all reported incidents in the Greek petrochemical industry from 1997 to 2003. A comprehensive database has been developed to include industrial accidents (fires, explosions and substance releases), occupational accidents, incidents without significant consequences and near misses. The study concentrates on identifying and analyzing the causal factors related to different consequences of incidents, in particular, injury, absence from work and material damage. Methods of analysis include logistic regression with one of these consequences as dependent variable. The causal factors that are considered cover four major categories related to organizational issues, equipment malfunctions, human errors (of commission or omission) and external causes. Further analyses aim to confirm the value of recording near misses by comparing their causal factors with those of more serious incidents. The statistical analysis highlights the connection between the human factor and the underlying causes of accidents or incidents.

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  • Konstandinidou, Myrto & Nivolianitou, Zoe & Kefalogianni, Eirini & Caroni, Chrys, 2011. "In-depth analysis of the causal factors of incidents reported in the Greek petrochemical industry," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, vol. 96(11), pages 1448-1455.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:reensy:v:96:y:2011:i:11:p:1448-1455
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ress.2011.07.010
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