Human and organizational errors are the major cause of equipment failures in in the process industries

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A study of equipment failures in the process industries indicates human and organizational errors are the major cause.  One in five accidents caused by equipment failures in the chemical process industries is the result of human and organizational errors. Significant factors in equipment failures included: Poor contractor control Failure to follow procedures Lack of planning...

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