The use of weak signals in occupational safety and health: An investigation

Nicolaidou, Olga; Dimopoulos, Christos; Mikellidou, Cleo Varianou; Boustras, Georgios; Mikellides, Neophytos

doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2021.105253

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“…It is noteworthy that the above-mentioned characteristics can be similarly used within occupational environments Nicolaidou et al [2].…”

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“…It can be applied to almost any situation. It is critical to receive warning signs on time to prevent severe accidents and to be able to eliminate any potential accidents with unanticipated consequences Argyropoulos et al [1], Nivolianitou et al [2]. Furthermore, process industries frequently work with hazardous chemicals, substances, and processes, substantially raising the risk of operational catastrophe in their activities Khan and Abbasi [3], Khan et al [4].…”

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“…Despite the advancements in the field of process safety and technology, notable incidents in the process industry continue to occur, possibly due to the presence of weak signals. However, these weak signals are known to be unidentified, ignored, or misinterpreted, which can lead to future occupational or industrial accidents Nicolaidou et al [2].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In general, the application and use of weak signals in the OSH domain lized. There also appears to be a lack of a concrete understanding or widely inition of weak signals, explaining the lack of a systematic approach to their For example, some warning signals can suggest unexpected discontinuities facilities Nicolaidou et al [2].…”

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Impact of Weak Signals on the Digitalization of Risk Analysis in Process Safety Operational Environments

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Weak signals in risk analysis digitalization are of great importance for preventing major accidents in risk analysis in the process industry, especially for process operations and production. However, some of the negative impacts are incorrect operational risk identification, significant inventory carrying costs, disruption of risk frequency, and risk consequence analysis, all of which will signal inaccurate information about unforeseen and current dangers in process facilities and operational environments. While the positive impacts are viewed as an early warning system that provides information on operational risk system status, the identification of potential risk weaknesses in process facilities, indicators of a transition or an emerging problem that may become significant in the future, highlighting future assumptions, challenge our views of the future and expand the selection of a processing facility. Lastly, weak signal identification in the digitalization of risk analysis can provide relevant information in supporting, assessing and analyzing the risks associated with the operation, in order to design a technical system and estimate the industry’s level of accident risk, as well as the possible control of a system. The present research will provide valuable information to the process industry on how to protect their operational facilities and increase process safety by providing information on weak safety risk monitoring systems in operations, strengthening the processes of the operational area.

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“…It is noteworthy that the above-mentioned characteristics can be similarly used within occupational environments Nicolaidou et al [2].…”

Section: In Addition Apart From Recognizing These Weak Signals As Pre...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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“…A gestão de saúde e segurança do trabalho (SST) tornou-se uma questão global e soluções para melhorar seu desempenho têm sido requisitadas em ambientes de trabalho modernos (WANG et al, 2020). Isto ocorre porque apesar da maior atenção gerencial e da melhoria progressiva das práticas de SST ao longo de décadas, muitos desafios ainda permanecem sem solução, em particular os acidentes e doenças relacionadas ao trabalho (NICOLAIDOU et al, 2021).…”

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