Citation

Garcia Herrero S, Mariscal Saldana MA, Manzanedo del Campo MA, Ritzel DO. J. Saf. Res. 2002; 33(1): 1-20.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, U.S. National Safety Council, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11979632

Abstract

This editorial reviews the evolution of the concepts of safety and quality that have been used in the traditional workplace. The traditional programs of safety are explored showing strengths and weaknesses. The concept of quality management is also viewed. Safety management and quality management principles, stages, and measurement are highlighted. The concepts of quality and safety guarantee are assessed. Total Quality Management concepts are reviewed and applied to safety quality. Total safety management principles are discussed. Finally, an analysis of the relationship between quality and safety from data collected from a company in Spain is presented.