Human Error Analysis in a Permit to Work System: A Case Study in a Chemical Plant

Background: A permit to work (PTW) is a formal written system to control certain types of work which are identified as potentially hazardous. However, human error in PTW processes can lead to an accident. Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted to estimate the probability of h...

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Main Authors: Mehdi Jahangiri, Naser Hoboubi, Akbar Rostamabadi, Sareh Keshavarzi, Ali Akbar Hosseini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-03-01
Series:Safety and Health at Work
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791115000530