A novel methodology for evaluating the change of existing operational staffing levels (MCSL) in the chemical industry

Operational manning levels in the chemical industry not reflecting real circumstances and/or not taking into account various possible accident scenarios can be financially adversarial and can even lead to (minor and major) accidents. This paper provides a methodology to assist chemical companies in...

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Published in:Safety science 2010-02, Vol.48 (2), p.179-185
Main Author: Reniers, G.L.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Change management
Chemical industry
Legislation. Organization
Manning levels risk analysis
Medical sciences
Occupational medicine
Operational staffing
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Staffing levels risk analysis
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Summary:Operational manning levels in the chemical industry not reflecting real circumstances and/or not taking into account various possible accident scenarios can be financially adversarial and can even lead to (minor and major) accidents. This paper provides a methodology to assist chemical companies in analyzing changes of their existing operational staffing levels. The method can be implemented within the entire organization or within a part thereof (i.e., a business unit or an installation). The method has been applied in a major chemical company in Belgium. The Belgian case illustrates the user-friendliness of the suggested manning level risk analysis method.
ISSN:0925-7535
1879-1042
DOI:10.1016/j.ssci.2009.07.009