Occupational Cognitive Failures and Safety Performance in the Workplace

• Autorzy: Allahyari T. , Rangi N. H. , Khalkhali H. , Khosravi Y.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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Introduction. The majority of industrial accidents occur because of human errors. Human error has different causes, however, in all cases cognitive abilities and limitations of human play an important role. Occupational cognitive failures are cognitively-based human errors that occur at work. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between occupational cognitive failures and safety consequences. Method. Personnel of a large industrial company in Iran filled out an occupational cognitive failure questionnaire (OCFQ) and answered questions on accidents. Univariate and multiple logistic regression analysis were used to determine the relationship between cognitive failures and safety consequences. Results. According to developed regression models, personnel with a high rate of cognitive failure, in comparison to low rate, have a high risk of minor injury involvement (OR 5.1, 95% CI [2.62, 10.3]); similar results were for major injury and near miss. Discussion. The results of this study revealed usefulness of the OCFQ as a tool of predicting safetyrelated consequences and planning preventive actions.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

occupational cognitive failure; safety consequences; accident involvement; industrial workplace

PL

wypadki przy pracy; stanowiska pracy; błąd człowieka; kwestionariusz; aspekt poznawczy

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2014
• Tom: Vol. 20, No. 1
• Strony: 175--180
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 16 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Allahyari T.

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

autor

Rangi N. H.

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

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Khalkhali H.

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

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Khosravi Y.

• Department of Occupational Health, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

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