Environmental risk source management system for the petrochemical industry

Chen, Qinqin; Jia, Qian; Yuan, Zengwei; Huang, Lei

doi:10.1016/j.psep.2013.01.004

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“…Appropriate and adequate training programs have a direct effect on workers' safe behaviour. Therefore, to control potential hazards and reduce or prevent accidents, regular educational training and effective safety interventions should be provided to reinforce workers' knowledge and raise their awareness about potential hazards in the workplace [14,44]. In addition, managers and employers should hold regular site inspections and meetings to check for high-risk work hazards.…”

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“…, the authors could not identify any previous qualitative studies that have examined workers' perceptions about factors affecting safe work behaviours in the petrochemical industry. Previous research has focused on quantitative assessment and methods to identify risk factors leading to unsafe work behaviour, and consequently work-related accidents [14,20]. Loosemore and Malouf [21] reported that the main cause of occupational injuries and incidents in industrial settings is a lack of effective safety training interventions.…”

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Factors associated with unsafe work behaviours in an Iranian petrochemical company: Perspectives of workers, supervisors, and safety managers

Harsini

Ghofranipour

Sanaeinasab

et al. 2020

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Background: The petrochemical industry is hazardous, in part because of the inherently dangerous nature of the work conducted, and incidents frequently result in significant financial and social losses. The most common immediate cause of incidents and injuries in this industry is unsafe worker behaviour. Identifying the factors encouraging unsafe work behaviours is the first step in taking action to discourage them. The aim of this study was to (a) explore workers', supervisors' and safety managers' attitudes and perceptions of safety in a petrochemical company in Iran, and (b) identify the factors that discourage safe work behaviours. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted by applying the steps described by Graneheim and Lundman (2004). Twenty participants were recruited from an Iranian petrochemical company using a multi-stage approach, with initial purposive sampling followed by snowball sampling to enhance recruitment. Individual face-to-face and semi-structured interviews were conducted to gain an in-depth understanding of factors acting as barriers to safe behaviour. The interviews were recorded and transcribed in Persian and then translated into English. Conventional content analysis was performed. Results: The main themes emerging from the interviews were: (i) poor direct safety management and supervision; (ii) unsafe workplace conditions; (iii) workers' perceptions, skills and training; and (iv) broader organisational factors. Conclusions: The findings give insights into practical organisational measures that can be implemented by management to promote workers’ commitment to safety and engage in safe behaviours in their workplace. Trial registration: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials: IRCT20170515033981N2. Registered 19 June 2018.

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Factors associated with unsafe work behaviours in an Iranian petrochemical company: Perspectives of workers, supervisors, and safety managers

Harsini

Ghofranipour

Sanaeinasab

et al. 2020

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“…These deaths indicate that current management systems must be improved to more effectively prevent major injuries and accidents [13]. To mitigate potential work hazards, it is critical to determine potential risk sources, assess their probabilities and intensities, and manage them effectively [14]. Implementing appropriate measures is not just necessary to reduce the number of dangerous incidents and prevent workplace injuries, but also to improve work productivity and quality [15,16].…”

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Factors associated with unsafe work behaviours in an Iranian petrochemical company: perspectives of workers, supervisors, and safety managers

et al. 2020

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Background: The petrochemical industry is hazardous, in part because of the inherently dangerous nature of the work conducted, and incidents frequently result in significant financial and social losses. The most common immediate cause of incidents and injuries in this industry is unsafe worker behaviour. Identifying the factors encouraging unsafe work behaviours is the first step in taking action to discourage them. The aim of this study was to (a) explore workers', supervisors' and safety managers' attitudes and perceptions of safety in a petrochemical company in Iran, and (b) identify the factors that discourage safe work behaviours. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted by applying the steps described by Graneheim and Lundman (2004). Twenty participants were recruited from an Iranian petrochemical company using a multi-stage approach, with initial purposive sampling followed by snowball sampling to enhance recruitment. Individual face-to-face and semistructured interviews were conducted to gain an in-depth understanding of factors acting as barriers to safe behaviour. The interviews were recorded and transcribed in Persian and then translated into English. Conventional content analysis was performed. Results: The main themes emerging from the interviews were: (i) poor direct safety management and supervision; (ii) unsafe workplace conditions; (iii) workers' perceptions, skills and training; and (iv) broader organisational factors. Conclusions: The findings give insights into practical organisational measures that can be implemented by management to promote workers' commitment to safety and engage in safe behaviours in their workplace. Trial registration: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials: IRCT20170515033981N2. Retrospectively registered 19 June 2018.

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“…Chrysoulakis et al [5] developed a software tool that utilizes satellite images to automatically detect and monitor plumes caused by major industrial accidents. Qinqin et al [6] developed a routine management system for environmental risk sources based on browser/server models and web-GIS technology. Oikonomou et al [7] developed a self-calibrated wireless sensing system for monitoring the ambient industrial environment.…”

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3D Dynamic Visualization Simulation System of Pool Fire Triggered by Major Hazard Installation

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Hu²,

Yan³

et al. 2018

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This paper proposes a method of three-dimensional (3D) dynamic visualization simulation of pool fire triggered by major hazard installation. The method describes the 3D dynamic characteristics of pool fire by establishing the 3D model which combines with the real-time data of various parameters including environment and position information of people. To improve the computational efficiency of the model and enhance the sensing cognition of accidents, a 3D simulation system of pool fire is developed by 3D visualization technology. And an application of the system is performed to simulate the real-time process and consequences of pool fire. The application results show that the 3D simulation method of pool fire is of real-time, lifelike and visual characteristics, which not only embodies the great practical application value of 3D visualization technology in the field of safety engineering, but also provides references for safety management, disaster prediction, risk assessment, emergency response and safety planning of petrochemical enterprises.

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Environmental risk source management system for the petrochemical industry

Cited by 36 publications

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Factors associated with unsafe work behaviours in an Iranian petrochemical company: Perspectives of workers, supervisors, and safety managers

Factors associated with unsafe work behaviours in an Iranian petrochemical company: Perspectives of workers, supervisors, and safety managers

Factors associated with unsafe work behaviours in an Iranian petrochemical company: perspectives of workers, supervisors, and safety managers

3D Dynamic Visualization Simulation System of Pool Fire Triggered by Major Hazard Installation

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