Applying AcciMap to test the common cause hypothesis using aviation near misses

Brian Thoroman; Paul M Salmon; Natassia Goode

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103110

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Applying AcciMap to test the common cause hypothesis using aviation near misses

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Applying AcciMap to test the common cause hypothesis using aviation near misses

Brian Thoroman, Paul M Salmon and Natassia Goode

Applied Ergonomics, Vol.87, pp.1-12

2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103110

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Abstract

near miss

acciMap analysis

aviation

common cause hypothesis

The common cause hypothesis, as applied here, proposes that similar networks of influencing factors may contribute to both adverse outcomes and near misses. This hypothesis has not been evaluated using a systems-thinking perspective. The aims of this study are to evaluate whether networks of contributory and protective factors exist within aviation serious near miss reports and to determine if the common cause hypothesis is applicable in this context. Sixteen incident reports from French civil aviation crash investigation bureau were analysed using the AcciMap method. Contributory and protective factors, and relationships between both were identified via coding of the reports. The results indicate that considering protective factors support a richer picture of incidents and provide support for the common cause hypothesis as measured by similar mean factor volume and sociotechnical levels for both contributory and protective factors. However, the findings also show the direction of relationships among protective and contributory factors may be indicative of a difference among adverse outcomes, near misses, and normal work. Future research should consider how a network of relationships may impact on the common contributory and protective factors found in near misses.

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Title: Applying AcciMap to test the common cause hypothesis using aviation near misses
Authors: Brian Thoroman (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Paul M Salmon (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Natassia Goode (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Publication details: Applied Ergonomics, Vol.87, pp.1-12
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd.
Date published: 2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103110
ISSN: 0003-6870
Grants: A new complex systems approach to road trauma: Applying systems thinking to the fatal five, FT140100681, Australian Research Council (Australia, Canberra) - ARC
From data to action: a new process for developing injury countermeasures, LP150100287, Australian Research Council (Australia, Canberra) - ARC
Organisation Unit: Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451327802621
Output Type: Journal article

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