MANAGING THE RISKS OF THE AUTOMOBILE: A STUDY OF A SWEDISH CAR MANUFACTURER

Hazard management of the risk of human injury and death related to the automobile are described. The study presents Volvo units engaged in accident hazard management and their roles in the elaborate system of feedbacks (information, penalties and rewards) created by the company and society for maintaining a high level of automobile safety. Improvements are suggested although the overall quality of the accident hazard management process is considered quite good. Although the study is focused on the automobile industry, it should be regarded as part of a much-needed wider perspective on hazard management applying to other technologies and industries as well.

Media Info

  • Features: References;
  • Pagination: p. 486-502
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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00388865
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Engineering Index
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Nov 30 1984 12:00AM