Journal of Wellbeing Management and Applied Psychology (웰빙융합연구)

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A Study on the Relational Analysis of Human Errors in Railway Accidents

  • Byeoung-Soo YUM (Division of Occupational Health, Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University) ;
  • Tae-Yoon KIM (Institute for Occupational Health, College of Medicine, Yonsei University) ;
  • Jong-Uk WON (Institute for Occupational Health, College of Medicine, Yonsei University) ;
  • Chi-Nyon KIM (Institute for Occupational Health, College of Medicine, Yonsei University) ;
  • Won-Mo GAL (Department of Environmental Health&Safety, Eulji University)
  • Received : 2024.03.22
  • Accepted : 2024.03.25
  • Published : 2024.03.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study examines the persistent occurrence of railway accidents despite numerous safety devices, highlighting the multifaceted nature of these incidents. Research design, data and methodology: Utilizing the 4M analysis method, the research investigates a decade's worth of accident reported from the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board to identify risk factors and suggest mitigation measures. Results: The analysis reveals that 57% of railway accidents are attributed to human factors, followed by mechanical (28%), environmental (7%), and management (8%) factors. Conclusions: The study underscores the necessity of prioritizing safety and establishing a unified organizational approach to prevent human error accidents. It calls for an alignment of risk perception between headquarters and field operations, advocating for educational and perceptual changes, as well as systematic improvements to achieve safety goals.

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Acknowledgement

This work is supported by the Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement(KAIA) grant funded by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (Grant RS-2023-00239464).

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