Assignment:
For the learning journal assignment. Please write an essay style in your learning journal which is 500 words. And the short essay should use the theories in lecture notes, and use them to answer the questions. There are no strict formatting requirements (e.g. font type and size) as long as I can read it and it is presented professionally.

The essay should involve these questions below.

? How does the perspective on safety and the role of humans influence the safety Management process? (Use the Spanish rail accident to provide examples).
? How does your perspective on safety and the role of humans influence the safety management process? (Use the Spanish rail accident to provide examples).
? Do we find different contributing factors in both extracts?
? Can a technical, human error, organizational accident or system safety view of the world change the way you interpret the investigation findings as well as both excerpts?
? As a safety manager how can you be aware of these views in your own assumptions and work?
? How can you make sure you do the balancing act right?
? Personal reflection: Were you aware of your assumptions and views influencing your analysis? How can you keep check and critically review the assumptions?
Links to the full news articles and Steve Shorrock’s paper below for your interest.
http://news.sky.com/story/1120591/reckless-train-crash-driver-held-by-police
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/02/us-spain-train-idUSBRE97114L20130802
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/10216775/Spanish-train-crash-driver-was-talking-to-ticket-inspector-on-phone.html
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-27/spanish-train-crash-driver-facing-reckless-homicide-charges/4848236
http://www.skybrary.aero/bookshelf/books/2568.pdf