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Ep. 119: Should we ask about contributors rather than causes?

The Safety of Work

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Shifting from Root Cause Analysis to Systemic Contributors

The chapter delves into a research paper from Ohio State University proposing a novel accident analysis technique that focuses on systemic contributors over root causes. It highlights a spacewalk incident from NASA, emphasizing the complexity of accidents and the need for a more holistic approach to analysis. The conversation critiques traditional root cause models, advocating for a deeper understanding of organizational pressures and adaptations that impact safety margins.

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