Finding the root cause
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Issues to be considered by the incident investigation teams, like working as a team, interviewing all the employees for the possible cause and verifying past incident records are discussed. Investigation methodologies "Failure Mode and Effect"," Management Oversight and Risk Tree", "Systems Theory" and "Human Factors" are briefly described.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2005
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Survey says: Caterpillar boosts safety by studying employee perception
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The occupational safety climate assessment report (OSCAR) survey, conducted by company, Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, for evaluating safety commitment in workplace, is presented. The survey measures commitment to safety, and safety program activities, and with the data, implements a change for improvement in safety performance.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2006
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Prevention comes first at sea
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The safety initiatives for the workers working in an isolated workplace like ships, offshore oil and petroleum plants are discussed. Prevention of the injuries mainly, administering first aid for the injured worker by the fellow workers, before the arrival of help, providing training and maintaining vigilance is suggested.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2004
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