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Ghahramani A, Samadi Z, Hajaghazadeh M, Rahimi B. Exploring the Root Causes of Accidents in a Gas Company: A Qualitative Content Analysis Approach. Health Science Monitor 2025; 4 (3) :196-206
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Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Background Multiple factors contribute to the occurrence of workplace accidents; however, these factors may differ based on the specific characteristics of operational processes and the workforce employed across various workplaces. Furthermore, a superficial investigation of accident causes often fails to identify the underlying factors that lead to their occurrence accurately. Therefore, this study was undertaken to systematically examine the factors contributing to accidents within a gas company.
Methods The necessary data were collected using the analysis of existing accident documentation, direct observation, and semi-structured individual interviews. Content analysis was employed to analyze the data.
Results Twelve key factors, including competence and qualifications, lack of safety resources, communication, risk perception, psychological factors, safety culture, supervision and safety management, responsibility, safety organization, training, management commitment, and work pressure, were consistently identified across all three data collection methods. These factors were subsequently classified into three categories: individual, occupational, and organizational factors.
Conclusion The findings emphasize the importance of implementing organizational, occupational, and individual measures to reduce accident risks within the gas industry. Prioritizing managerial safety commitment, enhancing communication, providing structured training, implementing effective planning/supervision, allocating resources, and establishing clear safety roles can strengthen the safety culture and minimize accidents.
Methods The necessary data were collected using the analysis of existing accident documentation, direct observation, and semi-structured individual interviews. Content analysis was employed to analyze the data.
Results Twelve key factors, including competence and qualifications, lack of safety resources, communication, risk perception, psychological factors, safety culture, supervision and safety management, responsibility, safety organization, training, management commitment, and work pressure, were consistently identified across all three data collection methods. These factors were subsequently classified into three categories: individual, occupational, and organizational factors.
Conclusion The findings emphasize the importance of implementing organizational, occupational, and individual measures to reduce accident risks within the gas industry. Prioritizing managerial safety commitment, enhancing communication, providing structured training, implementing effective planning/supervision, allocating resources, and establishing clear safety roles can strengthen the safety culture and minimize accidents.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Occupational Health
Received: 2025/05/17 | Accepted: 2025/07/14 | Published: 2025/08/19
Received: 2025/05/17 | Accepted: 2025/07/14 | Published: 2025/08/19
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