Application of SHERPA to Identify and Prevent Human Errors in Control Units of Petrochemical Industry

• Autorzy: Ghasemi M. , Nasleseraji J. , Hoseinabadi S. , Zare M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Introduction. Studying human errors as a risk factor in the occurrence of accidents is necessary. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify, predict and control human errors in industrial control units. Method. This is a case study carried out using SHERPA in the first unit of Zagros Methanol of Asalooyeh, Iran, and its subunits. To collect the required data, various methods were used: observing, interviewing processing specialists and control unit operators, and studying technical documents and records. Results. In total, 222 human errors were identified in various occupational tasks. This study showed that 48.62% of them were action errors, 31.97% were checking errors, 6.75% were retrieval errors, 11.70% were communication errors and 0.90% were selection errors. Conclusion. It can be inferred that this method is appropriate for different industries, and it is useful for identifying human errors leading to hazardous accidents.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

human factors; human error; SHERPA; petrochemical industry

PL

czynnik ludzki; przemysł petrochemiczny; błąd człowieka; SHERPA

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2013
• Tom: Vol. 19, No. 2
• Strony: 203--209
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 13 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Ghasemi M.

• Department of Occupational Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

autor

Nasleseraji J.

• Department of Occupational Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

autor

Hoseinabadi S.

• Department of Occupational Health, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran

autor

Zare M.

• Department of Occupational Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran

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