Phimister JR, Oktem U, Kleindorfer PR, Kunreuther H. Near-miss incident management in the chemical process industry.
RISK ANALYSIS : AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SOCIETY FOR RISK ANALYSIS 2003;
23:445-459. [PMID:
12836838 DOI:
10.1111/1539-6924.00326]
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Abstract
This article provides a systematic framework for the analysis and improvement of near-miss programs in the chemical process industries. Near-miss programs improve corporate environmental, health, and safety (EHS) performance through the identification and management of near misses. Based on more than 100 interviews at 20 chemical and pharmaceutical facilities, a seven-stage framework has been developed and is presented herein. The framework enables sites to analyze their own near-miss programs, identify weak management links, and implement systemwide improvements.
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