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Exploratory Study On Human Factors Affecting Safety In The Shipyard Of Pakistan, Bisma Khan

World Maritime University Dissertations

The study of human factors has emerged as a critical element in understanding and improving the safety requirements of Pakistan’s shipyard. The dissertation attempts to study human factors in the risk-based environment and challenging duties of the employees associated with shipyard resulting in accidents and injuries.

While technology and equipment contribute to safety, human actions, decisions, and behaviours often play a critical role in causing accidents. As the number of accidents was increasing in the shipyard, the researcher realised the need to explore contributing factors. A quantitative survey approach was adopted to collect information. The results were compared among employees …