Developing an effective diagnosis for safety improvement in steelworks

Issue title: Occupational Safety and Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Guest editors: Waldemar Karwowski

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Hale, A.R.^{a; *} | v.d. Waterbeemd, H.A.^b | Potter, R.^c | Heming, B.H.^d | Swuste, P.H.J.J.^a | Guldenmund, F.W.^a

Affiliations: [a] Safety Science Group, Delft University of Technology, Postbus 5015, 2600 GA Delft, The Netherlands | [b] TNO Work & Employment, Postbus 718, 2130 AS Hoofddorp, The Netherlands | [c] Corus, Afd.KB2 9G18, Postbus 10000, 1970 CA IJmuiden, The Netherlands | [d] ArboUnie West Nederland, Postbus 1079, 3180 AB Rosenburg, The Netherlands | Center for Industrial Ergonomics, University of Louisville, Lutz Hall, Room 445, Louisville, KY 40292, USA. Tel.: +1 502 852 7173; Fax: +1 502 852 7397; E-mail: [email protected]

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author. Tel.: +31 15 278 1706; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: The paper describes the methods used for a study of the safety management system and culture of a cold rolling mill in a steel plant. It uses data from diverse sources which can be validated against each other and combined to produce a rich picture of the current risk control system and its shortcomings. The paper also describes the proposed improvements and what the plant chose to implement. This step also throws light on the culture of the plant.

Keywords: safety management, safety culture, diagnosis of safety problems

DOI: 10.3233/OER-2004-4403

Journal: Occupational Ergonomics, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 229-240, 2004