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SMA3702
ASSIGNMENT 4 SEMESTER 2 2024
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DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2024
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Assignment 4 Semester 2 2024
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Due Date: 2024
Advanced Incident Management
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1.1: Accountability of Management – Forward and Backward Accountability
Management is directly responsible for the conditions that led to the train accident.
Backward-looking accountability deals with analyzing past events to understand the
causes and identify who is responsible. In this case, management is accountable for
creating unsafe working conditions by laying off drivers and overworking the remaining
staff, which led to fatigue and potential human error (Hudson, 2014).
, Forward-looking accountability refers to proactive steps that management must take
to prevent future incidents. In the aftermath of the accident, management should
enforce better safety protocols, such as regular maintenance and appropriate staffing
levels to ensure a safer environment for both the drivers and passengers (Dekker,
2012). Failure to implement such forward-looking measures indicates negligence.
References:
Dekker, S. (2012) Just Culture: Balancing Safety and Accountability. 2nd edn.
Surrey: Ashgate Publishing.
Hudson, P. (2014) Safety Management and Human Factors: The Implications of
Organizational Accountability. New York: CRC Press.
Question 1.2: Distinguishing Between Just Culture and Safety Culture
A just culture emphasizes the balance between learning from mistakes and ensuring
that accountability is maintained, especially for reckless or intentional violations of rules
(Reason, 1997). It allows for open reporting of errors without fear of unjust punishment,
provided the errors were not due to gross negligence.
A safety culture refers to the overall organizational commitment to safety. This culture
is shaped by the values, attitudes, and behaviors that determine how safety is managed
and prioritized within the organization (Guldenmund, 2000). A safety culture ensures
that safety is integrated into every aspect of the organization’s operations, from top
management to front-line workers.
References:
Reason, J. (1997) Managing the Risks of Organizational Accidents. Aldershot:
Ashgate Publishing.
Guldenmund, F.W. (2000) 'The Nature of Safety Culture: A Review of Theory and
Research', Safety Science, 34(1-3), pp. 215-257.
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