Incident database and macroanalysis to help set safety direction

摘要

This paper describes the framework of an incident database and how incident data can be used to help set safety direction.It includes history,database design,and data collection and utilization.Examples illustrate how macroanalysis of incidents revealed inherently weak systems.These systmes suffered disproportionate losses.Analyzing data from incident investigations improved the understanding of the risks associated with the processes.In partnership with the product category,corporate process safety organizations initiated equipment design modifications and procedural changes.These changes significantly reduced both the likelihood and consequences of incidents.