Citation

Galli E. Accid. Anal. Prev. 1999; 31(4): 297-304.

Affiliation

Secretaria de Estado do Emprego e Relações do Trabalho, SST, São Paulo, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10384221

Abstract

This is a case study of accidents occurring in a petrochemical plant located in South Eastern Brazil. It was based on comprehensive interviews with engineers and workers concerning major accidents. Information collected during the interviews highlighted the contrasts in how management and workers interpret industrial accidents. Some implications for actions were discussed.