The evolution and design of safety management systems

Abstract

Research in safety management has been inhibited by lack of consensus as to the definitions of the terms with which it is concerned and, in general, the lack of an agreed theoretical framework within which to collate and contrast empirical findings. This thesis sets out definitions of key terms (hazard, risk, accident, incident and safety) and provides a theoretical framework. This framework has been informed by many sources but especially the Management Oversight and Risk Tree (MORT), cybernetics and the Viable System Model (VSM). Fieldwork designs are proposed for the empirical development of an analytical framework and its use to assist study of the development of safety management in organisations.

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Institution: Aston University
Uncontrolled Keywords: evolution,design,safety management systems
Last Modified: 08 Dec 2023 08:29
Date Deposited: 26 Sep 2011 10:15
Completed Date: 1996
Authors: Kingston-Howlett, John C.

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