Review article
https://doi.org/10.31306/s.59.4.3
Zero accident vision - ambition and journey
Ivana Krišto
; Hrvatski zavod za zaštitu zdravlja i sigurnost na radu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Marija Batak
; Hrvatski zavod za zaštitu zdravlja i sigurnost na radu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Ana Šijaković
; Hrvatski zavod za zaštitu zdravlja i sigurnost na radu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Abstract
The Zero Accident Vision concept (ZAV) is based on the idea that all accidents, including those work-related, can be prevented. ZAV promotes acceptance of high safety-at-work standards and represents a long-term journey towards "zero accidents" in all areas of work and beyond. The goal is to encourage all members of an organisation to think and behave in a way that supports accident prevention.
This study deals with the theoretical groundwork of the Zero Accident Vision concept and identifies factors that contribute to successful implementation of the concept in companies, such as the company's commitment to the ZAV concept, the concept’s communication within the company, the company’s safety-at-work culture, the company’s ability to learn from adverse events and its level of preparedness in case of unexpected events. The paper presents the findings regarding ZAV’s representation in Croatia based on research conducted in four manufacturing companies. These results are then compared with the results of a study conducted in 7 EU countries within the framework of the Zero Accident Research Project initiated by the PEROSH group.
Keywords
accident prevention; improving safety; learning from incidents and accidents at work; safety-at-work culture; Zero Accident Vision
Hrčak ID:
193142
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Publication date:
20.12.2017.
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