Factors Attributed to Fatal Occupational Accidents in a Period of 5 Years Preceding the Athens 2004 Olympic Games

• Autorzy: Katsakiori P. , Manatakis E. , Goutsos S. , Athanassiou G.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study aimed to determine the factors attributed to occupational fatalities occurring in the region of East Attica, Greece, in all industry types over a 5-year period preceding the 2004 Olympic Games. Questionnaires, based on the attribution theory, were completed by labor inspectors and were analyzed with principal component analysis. The results showed that most accidents occurred in the construction industry due to large-scale civil works, which took place in East Attica prior to the 2004 Olympic Games. Poor work practices arising from lack of orientation and job training, performance pressure and workers’ inexperience associated with knowledge- and skill-based errors were revealed by the questionnaire as the most common factors attributed to occupational fatalities. Our findings help to identify areas where prevention efforts should be directed to effectively manage safety in Greece.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

occupational accidents; attribution theory; human error

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2008
• Tom: Vol. 14, No. 3
• Strony: 285–--292
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 24 poz., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Katsakiori P.

• Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, Greece

autor

Manatakis E.

• Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, Greece

autor

Goutsos S.

• Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, Greece

autor

Athanassiou G.

• Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, Greece

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