ABSTRACT
This study identifies the human factors, particularly managerial, that contribute to the accidental release of hazardous materials from industrial transfer hoses and to isolation failures and failures to prevent the ignition of flammable releases. The factors are quantified and potential failure prevention strategies are identified. The means of achieving these objectives is the application of the three dimensional accident classification scheme pioneered by Bellamy et al. (1989). This methodology has previously been applied to large databases of Pipework (n=921) and Vessel (n=230) accidents and incidents compiled from a number of data sources (Bellamy et al., 1989; Hurst, 1991; Hurst et al., 1991; Bellamy and Geyer, 1992). This paper draws particular
attention to the quantification of human error as a cause of transfer hose failure and suggests management strategies that may reduce the likelihood of such errors occurring in the future.
