Abstract
This paper presents a preliminary assessment of the inter-analyst reliability of the RIAAT procedure, which is a recent tool developed for the Recording, Investigation and Analysis of Accidents at Work. The study involved 5 analysts who applied the RIAAT procedure to a set of 11 accidents at work occurred in a Portuguese company. The study focused on 8 nominal variables considered as key-variables within RIAAT. Reliability was measured with three coefficients for calculating the level of agreement between analysts. Overall, the results showed a low inter-analysts reliability for all variables tested; the first 4 (Eurostat variables included in RIAAT) held a reliability level almost acceptable. The remaining 4 variables (RIAAT-specific) led to lower agreements; this may be explained by their use in the analysis and coding of more "distant" causal factors. The authors argue for the benefit of having a well-trained team of investigators rather than one person, as it enhances reliability of information.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Occupational Safety and Hygiene II - Selected Extended and Revised Contributions from the International Symposium Occupational Safety and Hygiene, SHO 2014 |
Editors | Arezes et al |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis Group |
Pages | 19-24 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781138001442 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Event | 10th International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene, SHO 2014 - Guimaraes, Portugal Duration: 13 Feb 2014 → 14 Feb 2014 |
Conference
Conference | 10th International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene, SHO 2014 |
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Country | Portugal |
City | Guimaraes |
Period | 13/02/14 → 14/02/14 |