The impact of interventions on health, safety and environment in the process industry
The process industry is recognized for its intricate nature and potential risks, necessitating the implementation of effective measures to ensure the well-being of individuals, promote safety, and protect the operational environment. This study aims to assess the impact of interventions on health, s...
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| description | The process industry is recognized for its intricate nature and potential risks, necessitating the implementation of effective measures to ensure the well-being of individuals, promote safety, and protect the operational environment. This study aims to assess the impact of interventions on health, safety, and environmental (HSE) outcomes within the process industry. Various intervention strategies, such as engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment (PPE), and behavioral interventions, have been adopted to address challenges associated with fire, explosions, product leaks, occupational health hazards, and mechanical failures. These interventions are designed to mitigate risks resulting in injuries, illnesses, environmental incidents, and property damage. Research indicates that interventions have positively affected HSE outcomes in the short term, including improved worker safety, reduced hazards, and enhanced safety behavior. Furthermore, long-term evaluations have demonstrated sustained improvements and risk reduction. Combining multiple intervention types, such as engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE, and behavioral interventions, has proven to be the most effective approach, synergistically enhancing HSE outcomes. The findings emphasize the importance of thoughtfully considering and implementing interventions in the process industry to safeguard individuals' well-being, protect the operational environment, facilities and enhance overall safety performance. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-77c972d9d3ae407b91605c797b77806d2024-02-01T06:32:36ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-01-01101e23604The impact of interventions on health, safety and environment in the process industryChizubem Benson0Izuchukwu Chukwuma Obasi1Damola Victor Akinwande2Chinonso Ile3Corresponding author.; European University Cyprus, CyprusEuropean University Cyprus, CyprusEuropean University Cyprus, CyprusEuropean University Cyprus, CyprusThe process industry is recognized for its intricate nature and potential risks, necessitating the implementation of effective measures to ensure the well-being of individuals, promote safety, and protect the operational environment. This study aims to assess the impact of interventions on health, safety, and environmental (HSE) outcomes within the process industry. Various intervention strategies, such as engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment (PPE), and behavioral interventions, have been adopted to address challenges associated with fire, explosions, product leaks, occupational health hazards, and mechanical failures. These interventions are designed to mitigate risks resulting in injuries, illnesses, environmental incidents, and property damage. Research indicates that interventions have positively affected HSE outcomes in the short term, including improved worker safety, reduced hazards, and enhanced safety behavior. Furthermore, long-term evaluations have demonstrated sustained improvements and risk reduction. Combining multiple intervention types, such as engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE, and behavioral interventions, has proven to be the most effective approach, synergistically enhancing HSE outcomes. The findings emphasize the importance of thoughtfully considering and implementing interventions in the process industry to safeguard individuals' well-being, protect the operational environment, facilities and enhance overall safety performance.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023108127Process industryHSE interventionsRisk managementSafety and sustainability |
| spellingShingle | Chizubem Benson Izuchukwu Chukwuma Obasi Damola Victor Akinwande Chinonso Ile The impact of interventions on health, safety and environment in the process industry Heliyon Process industry HSE interventions Risk management Safety and sustainability |
| title | The impact of interventions on health, safety and environment in the process industry |
| title_full | The impact of interventions on health, safety and environment in the process industry |
| title_fullStr | The impact of interventions on health, safety and environment in the process industry |
| title_full_unstemmed | The impact of interventions on health, safety and environment in the process industry |
| title_short | The impact of interventions on health, safety and environment in the process industry |
| title_sort | impact of interventions on health safety and environment in the process industry |
| topic | Process industry HSE interventions Risk management Safety and sustainability |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023108127 |
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