Journal of Wellbeing Management and Applied Psychology (웰빙융합연구)

Korea Wellbeing Convergence Association (한국웰빙융합학회)
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A Study on the Cause Analysis of Human Error Accidents by Railway Job

  • Byeoung-Soo YUM (Division of Occupational Health, Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University) ;
  • Tae-Yoon KIM (Institute for Occupational Health, College of Medicine, Yonsei University) ;
  • Sun-Haeng CHOI (Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital) ;
  • Won-Mo GAL (Department of Environmental Health&Safety, Eulji University)
  • Received : 2024.03.22
  • Accepted : 2024.03.25
  • Published : 2024.03.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates human error accidents in the Korean railway sector, emphasizing the need for systematic management to prevent such incidents, which can have fatal consequences, especially in driving-related jobs. Research design, data and methodology: This paper analyzed data from the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board and the Korea Transportation Safety Authority, examining 240 human error accidents that occurred over the last five years (2018-2022). The analysis focused on accidents in the driving, facility, electric, and control fields. Results: The findings indicate that the majority of human error accidents stem from negligence in confirmation checks, issues with work methods, and oversight in facility maintenance. In the driving field, errors such as signal check neglect and braking failures are prevalent, while in the facility and electric fields, the main issues are maintenance delays and neglect of safety measures. Conclusions: The paper concludes that human error accidents are complex and multifaceted, often resulting from a high workload on engineers and systemic issues within the railway system. Future research should delve into the causal relationships of these accidents and develop targeted prevention strategies through improved work processes, education, and training.

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Acknowledgement

This work is supported by the Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement(KAIA) grant funded by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (Grant RS-2023-00239464).

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