Improvement of safety management systems: safety performance measurement

Keywords: major accident, industrial safety, hazardous establishment, safety management system, safety performance indicators

Abstract

One of the most important instrument for preventing of major accidents involving dangerous substances is the effective operation of the safety management system. In this article the author outlines the actual challenges associated with the measurement of safety performance and his proposals for overcoming them.

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Published
2023-11-24
How to Cite
MesicsZ. (2023). Improvement of safety management systems: safety performance measurement. Defence Science, 4(1), 162-192. Retrieved from https://ojs.mtak.hu/index.php/vedelemtudomany/article/view/13309
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