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New developments concerning managing human factors for safety

New developments concerning managing human factors for safety Outlines the current scenario regarding work‐related injuries and states that most company policies are built on the occupational safety and health administration programmes. Considers the need for additional administrative controls, together with brief examples from industry. Discusses the human error factor and provides examples of sources of problems caused by poorly designed human factors and their solutions. Presents a framework for a behaviour base of safety in an effort to discover underlying reasons. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Management Research News Emerald Publishing

New developments concerning managing human factors for safety

Phyllis A. Ayers; Brian H. Kleiner
Management Research News , Volume 23 (7/8): 6 – Jul 1, 2000
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2000 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
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0140-9174
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10.1108/01409170010782109
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Abstract

Outlines the current scenario regarding work‐related injuries and states that most company policies are built on the occupational safety and health administration programmes. Considers the need for additional administrative controls, together with brief examples from industry. Discusses the human error factor and provides examples of sources of problems caused by poorly designed human factors and their solutions. Presents a framework for a behaviour base of safety in an effort to discover underlying reasons.

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Management Research News – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jul 1, 2000

Keywords: Work‐related injury; Health and safety; Personnel policy

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