TY - CHAP
T1 - Systems thinking in safety causation analysis in sociotechnical systems
AU - Ghasemi, Fakhredin
AU - Zarei, Esmaeil
AU - Biglari, Behnam
AU - Yazdi, Mohammad
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - This chapter investigates the paradigm shift in accident analysis, moving from traditional linear models to a holistic and systemic approach rooted in Systems thinking. Traditional methods, designed for risk assessment and system analysis, often decompose systems into components. However, such approaches face limitations in addressing the complexities of modern sociotechnical systems. Systems Thinking methods provide a contemporary perspective, viewing systems as whole with interconnected components and dynamic interactions. This chapter explores fundamental principles of systems thinking, detailing its application in accident analysis. The chapter introduces tenets identified from various accident analysis models, highlighting vertical integration, constraints, emergence, normal performance, performance variability, coupling, feedback loops, sensitive dependence on initial conditions, decrementalism, and the contribution of the protective structure. These principles offer a comprehensive understanding of accidents within complex sociotechnical systems. It concludes by emphasizing the applicability of systems thinking to diverse industrial and societal activities, underscoring its role in addressing emergent properties like accidents, risks, and behaviors. In examining systems thinking in accident analysis, the chapter underscores its effectiveness in providing a holistic view, identifying patterns, and fostering resilience and adaptability.
AB - This chapter investigates the paradigm shift in accident analysis, moving from traditional linear models to a holistic and systemic approach rooted in Systems thinking. Traditional methods, designed for risk assessment and system analysis, often decompose systems into components. However, such approaches face limitations in addressing the complexities of modern sociotechnical systems. Systems Thinking methods provide a contemporary perspective, viewing systems as whole with interconnected components and dynamic interactions. This chapter explores fundamental principles of systems thinking, detailing its application in accident analysis. The chapter introduces tenets identified from various accident analysis models, highlighting vertical integration, constraints, emergence, normal performance, performance variability, coupling, feedback loops, sensitive dependence on initial conditions, decrementalism, and the contribution of the protective structure. These principles offer a comprehensive understanding of accidents within complex sociotechnical systems. It concludes by emphasizing the applicability of systems thinking to diverse industrial and societal activities, underscoring its role in addressing emergent properties like accidents, risks, and behaviors. In examining systems thinking in accident analysis, the chapter underscores its effectiveness in providing a holistic view, identifying patterns, and fostering resilience and adaptability.
KW - Systems thinking
KW - Accident analysis
KW - Sociotechnical systems
KW - Resilience
KW - Emergent properties
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-031-62470-4_8
DO - 10.1007/978-3-031-62470-4_8
M3 - Chapter
SN - 9783031624698
SN - 9783031624728
T3 - Studies in Systems, Decision and Control
SP - 181
EP - 190
BT - Safety causation analysis in sociotechnical systems
A2 - Zarei, Esmaeil
PB - Springer, Springer Nature
CY - Cham
ER -