Citation

Margaryan A, Littlejohn A, Stanton NA. Safety Sci. 2017; 99: 5-13.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ssci.2016.09.004

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper outlines a research and development agenda for the nascent field of Learning from Incidents (LFI). Effective, deep and lasting learning from incidents is critical for the safety of employees, the general public and environmental protection. The paper is an output of an international seminar series 'Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Learning from Incidents' funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) in 2013-2016 http://lfiseminars.ning.com/. The seminar series brought together academics, practitioners and policymakers from a range of disciplines and sectors to advance the theory, methodology, organisational practice and policy in LFI. Drawing on a range of disciplinary and sectoral perspectives, as well as on input from practitioners and policymakers, this paper lays out four key research and development challenges: defining LFI; measuring LFI; levels and factors of LFI; and strengthening research-practice nexus in LFI.

Language: en

Keywords

Learning from incidents; Organisational learning; Adult learning; Learning from accidents; Learning from near-misses; Workplace learning