Modeling the causes-effect relationships among major accident predictors based on a fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making method.

Journal: Work (Reading, Mass.)
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Finding the best practices for accident prevention is possible by identifying the influential factors affecting accident occurrence and their interactions as well as implementing corrective actions for the root cause factors.

Authors

  • Iraj Mohammadfam
    Professor, Center of Excellence for Occupational Health Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
  • Mostafa Mirzaei Aliabadi
    Associate Professor, Center of Excellence for Occupational Health Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
  • Ali Reza Soltanian
    Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
  • Mohsen Mahdinia
    Occupational Health and Safety Research Center, Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.