What are the repeat failure types across major accidents? In part 2, I continue my discussion with Emeritus Professor michael quinlan, focusing on his Ten Pathways To Failure framework to make sense of how we can avert disaster. He found that these disasters were rarely just simple mechanical failures, but linked to recurring pathways, like:a.… Continue reading Pathways to failure: Emeritus Prof Michael Quinlan part 2 interview
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Improving Remedial Measures from Incident Investigations: A Study Across Ghanaian Mines
What types of issues are mine investigations finding and fixing? This study – I think the first I’ve covered from Ghana – investigated the recommendations from 500 investigation reports. Findings are similar to investigations elsewhere (Aus, US etc) and similar to my audit findings research. PS. Check out my YouTube: https://youtube.com/@safe_as_pod?si=iUaDPJynPemQRZhY Findings: Feel Free to… Continue reading Improving Remedial Measures from Incident Investigations: A Study Across Ghanaian Mines
Proposal for and validation of novel risk-based process to reduce the risk of construction site fatalities (Major Accident Prevention (MAP) program)
This study from Selleck and colleagues developed a novel Major Accident Prevention program for construction, leveraging the ICMM’s critical control management (CCM) framework. Way too much to cover – so a few points I found interesting. Background / methods: · Their prior review argued that “the construction industry “would benefit by adopting a shift in… Continue reading Proposal for and validation of novel risk-based process to reduce the risk of construction site fatalities (Major Accident Prevention (MAP) program)
Issues with defining critical controls & relying on injury measures, like TRIFR – Grosvenor Board of Inquiry
More extracts from the Anglo American Grosvenor board of inquiry. This focused on issues with defining critical controls / high potential incidents (HPI), and issues relying on injury measures, like TRIFR. Extracts: · The company standard didn’t require the business unit CEO to be notified of HPIs, and “whilst it prescribes a process of escalation in… Continue reading Issues with defining critical controls & relying on injury measures, like TRIFR – Grosvenor Board of Inquiry
The Illusive Pipedream of Zero Harm: A South African Mining Industry Perspective
Not much to say here – nor anything particularly new to practitioners – just thought this was an interesting extract from a study that unpacked South African mining company OHS annual reports. They highlight: · “where the injury rates and OD rates show a decreasing trend over time, this should not be construed to mean that health… Continue reading The Illusive Pipedream of Zero Harm: A South African Mining Industry Perspective
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