Risky systems versus risky people: To what extent do risk assessment methods consider the systems approach to accident causation? A review of the literature

Resilience Engineering for Sustainable Prevention in the Manufacturing Sector: A Comparative Study of Two Methods of Risk Analysis

“…This study thus corroborates the findings of several other studies. It is recognises that FRAM offers advantages over other methods of risk analysis in terms of identifying factors that are not taken into account when using more conventional methods [4] [24] [26]. The usefulness of FRAM has been demonstrated in several fields, including the hospital sector, the petrochemical industry and the aeronautical industry.…”

“…However, despite much effort, the goal of achieving substantial reductions in the frequency of workplace accidents remains elusive [3]. It is being observed more and more that the risk analysis methods and accident models in current use are not in tune with current knowledge in the field of OHS management [4]. To improve workplace safety, other types of factors need to be taken into consideration.…”

“…However, the complexity of manufacturing businesses is increasing, and there is a growing need for a method that also takes new realities into account. Conventional methods are not necessarily up to the task of identifying and analyzing risks in complex sociotechnical systems [3] [4]. Most of the time, these methods are sufficient when dealing with simple risks but seem to be less effective when dealing with organizational or systemic risks.…”

“…Most of the time, these methods are sufficient when dealing with simple risks but seem to be less effective when dealing with organizational or systemic risks. According to current thought, analysis must take into account potentially emergent risks inherent in the organization itself [6] or in its supervision and management or in governmental legislation and policy [4].…”

“…In such companies, the dangers inherent in these risks might be going unnoticed [11]. It appears that it would be dangerous to rely on these methods alone or to assume that they still effectively take into account the current complexity of businesses [4].…”