Getting resilience into safety programs using simple tools - a research background and practical implementation. (April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bellamy, Linda J.; Chambon, Monique; van Guldener, Viola
• Is Part Of: Reliability engineering & system safety. Volume 172(2018)
• Page Start: 171
• Page End: 184
• Publication Date: 2018-04
• Subjects: Resilience -- Decision making -- Uncertainty -- Safety management -- Cognitive bias -- Serious gaming; Reliability (Engineering) -- Periodicals; System safety -- Periodicals; Industrial safety -- Periodicals; Fiabilité -- Périodiques; Sécurité des systèmes -- Périodiques; Sécurité du travail -- Périodiques; 620.00452
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ress.2017.12.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0951-8320

Abstract

Highlights: Resilience in decision making is defined as the reduction of uncertainty. Resilience literature relating to safety is reviewed. The difference between normative and resilient safety is explained in an uncertainty x time quadrants model. Resilient recovery from deviations and successful decision outcomes are represented in a success bow-tie. The research is implemented as a serious game for resilience training in resolving safety decision dilemmas. Abstract: Simple tools that can be used to support safety decision making under uncertainty are being developed by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) that will help with incorporating resilience into safety programs. This paper provides the scientific background to the development of these tools and provides a brief introduction to their content and use. The tools are for use in uncertain and surprise situations where the classic normative management approach to safety using rules, standards and controls cannot be applied. The idea is to support users in going through an uncertainty reducing process in order to increase the chance of successful recovery from situations which could otherwise have severe safety consequences.