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