Are our safety myths–like most accidents being the result of human error–holding back genuine improvement within safety? Can myths like these actually hamper learning, and increase operational risk? Today’s article is from Besnard, D., & Hollnagel, E. (2014). I want to believe: some myths about the management of industrial safety. Cognition, Technology & Work, 16, 13-23. Make… Continue reading Safe AF #10: Are safety myths –like most accidents due to human error –holding us back?
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Seven Myths of Risk
This discussion paper explored some myths of the risk construct. Way too much to cover, so just a few extracts. Myth 1: Risk. must have a single, well-defined meaning Risk has many common definitions. An example is provided about lung cancer being one of the major risks that affect smokers. In this sense, 1) risk… Continue reading Seven Myths of Risk
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