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1 Causation Theory
1 Causation Theory
( EEAI 4422)
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Prepared by: NOEL C. ROSALES
The Theories of
Causation
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Theories of Accident Causation:
1. Domino Theory
2. Human Factors
3. Accident/Incident
4. Epidiemology
5. Systems
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Accident Defined:
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Heinrich’s Domino Theory
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Ferrell’s Human Factor Model
Driven by:
• Overload
• Inappropriate Response/Compatibility
• Inappropriate Activities
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Petersen’s Accident/Incident Model
Petersen’s model is largely an expansion upon Ferrell’s
Human Factor Model
• Overload
Pressure Fatigue
Motivation Drugs
Alcohol Worry
• Ergonomic Traps
Incompatible Workstations
Incompatible Expectations
• Decision to Err
Mgmt. Of Risk
Unconscious desire to err
Logical Decision based on decision
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The Epidemiological Approach