Journal article
Who is in control of road safety? A STAMP control structure analysis of the road transport system in Queensland, Australia
Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol.96, pp.140-151
2016
Abstract
Despite significant progress, road trauma continues to represent a global safety issue. In Queensland (Qld), Australia, there is currently a focus on preventing the 'fatal five' behaviours underpinning road trauma (drug and drink driving, distraction, seat belt wearing, speeding, and fatigue), along with an emphasis on a shared responsibility for road safety that spans road users, vehicle manufacturers, designers, policy makers etc. The aim of this article is to clarify who shares the responsibility for road safety in Qld and to determine what control measures are enacted to prevent the fatal five behaviours. This is achieved through the presentation of a control structure model that depicts the actors and organisations within the Qld road transport system along with the control and feedback relationships that exist between them. Validated through a Delphi study, the model shows a diverse set of actors and organisations who share the responsibility for road safety that goes beyond those discussed in road safety policies and strategies. The analysis also shows that, compared to other safety critical domains, there are less formal control structures in road transport and that opportunities exist to add new controls and strengthen existing ones. Relationships that influence rather than control are also prominent. Finally, when compared to other safety critical domains, the strength of road safety controls is brought into question.
Details
- Title
- Who is in control of road safety? A STAMP control structure analysis of the road transport system in Queensland, Australia
- Authors
- Paul M Salmon (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawGemma J M Read (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawNicholas J Stevens (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
- Publication details
- Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol.96, pp.140-151
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd.
- Date published
- 2016
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.aap.2016.05.025
- ISSN
- 0001-4575
- Organisation Unit
- Bioclimatic and Sociotechnical Cities Lab; Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Psychology; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451158202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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