Human Factors Analysis of China’s Confined Space Accidents from 2013 to 2022: Ensuring the Safe and Sustainable Development of Enterprises

Jishuo Li, Xiwen Yao () and Kaili Xu ()
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Jishuo Li: School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
Xiwen Yao: School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
Kaili Xu: School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 23, 1-22

Abstract: Confined space operations are inherently dangerous, leading to frequent accidents with serious consequences. This study utilizes an improved Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) model to analyze the human factors contributing to confined space accidents, employing both chi-square tests and grey correlation analysis. The integration of these two analytical methods is essential for providing a comprehensive understanding of the causal relationships among human factors, thereby enabling more robust and validated conclusions. Initially, we identified human factors associated with confined space accidents based on the traditional HFACS model and the unique characteristics of confined space operations, resulting in the identification of 5 primary risk factors and 17 secondary risk factors. Subsequently, we employed chi-square tests and grey correlation analysis to examine the causal relationships among these human factors. The combined results of these methods reveal significant influence relationships within the HFACS model levels pertinent to confined space accidents, identifying 11 significant causal relationships and three paths of accident development. The primary aim of the statistical and correlation analyses is to identify and validate the significant causal relationships among the identified human factors, thereby enhancing our understanding of their impact on confined space accidents. The findings of this research are instrumental in reducing the risk of confined space accidents within enterprises, ultimately ensuring the safe and sustainable operation of production processes.

Keywords: confined space accidents; HFACS model; human factors; causal relationship; safe and sustainable operation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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