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Analyses and anticipating the future trend of accidents in an electricity distribution company of Iran: A time series analysis.

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BACKGROUND Many work-related fatalities happen every year in electricity distribution companies. This study was conducted to model accidents using the time series analysis and survey descriptive factors of injuries in… Click to show full abstract

BACKGROUND Many work-related fatalities happen every year in electricity distribution companies. This study was conducted to model accidents using the time series analysis and survey descriptive factors of injuries in an electricity distribution company in Tehran, Iran. METHODS Data related to 2010 to 2017 were collected from the database of the safety department. Time Series and trend analysis were used for data analyzing and anticipating the accidents up to 2022. RESULT Most of the accidents occurred in summer. Workers' negligence was the reason for 75%of deaths. Employment type and type of injuries had a significant relationship (pā€Š< ā€Š0.05). CONCLUSION The anticipating model indicated occupational injuries are going to have an increase in the future. A high rate of accidents in summer maybe because of the warm weather or insufficient skills in temporary workers. Temporary workers have no chance to work in a year like permanent workers, therefore acquisition experiences may be less in them. Based on the estimating model, Management should pay attention to those sectors of the company where most of the risky activities take place. Also, training programs and using personal protective equipment can help to protect workers in hazardous conditions.

Keywords: electricity distribution; time series

Journal Title: Work
Year Published: 2021

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