Learning from accidents and incidents is an essential capability for safety management systems. However, all too often solutions adopted after a critical incident are limited to the identification of non-conformities and individual responsibilities. Deep Blue offers a systemic and innovative approach to help identify a broader spectrum of safety improvement recommendations and opportunities for organisational learning.
Accident and Incident Analysis Consultancy for the Railway sector
Integrating Human and Organisational Factors for a comprehensive and targeted analysis of operational risks.
What we offer
Tailored consultancy services for your domain and organisation:
- Systemic analysis of critical events:
We adopt advanced methodologies such as the Systemic Occurrence Analysis Methodology (SOAM), which help to understand the role of critical interactions between people, technologies and procedures in incidents. We refer to typical models from the human and organisational factors literature such as the SHEL model and the Swiss Cheese model. - Identification of different factors:
We offer guidance to safety management system experts in identifying factors that influence the unsafe performance of operators at different levels: the individual level, the local workplace level, the organisational level and the inter-organisational level. - Solutions for prevention:
We develop integrated strategies that combine individual skills realignment with interventions on work design, operational tools, exercise procedures and sharing of experience feedback.
- Specific methodologies adapted to the railway sector:
Our methodologies derive from sectors with long lasting experience in integrating human and organisational factors such as the aviation and air traffic control domains. However, they have been adapted and modified to meet the specific needs of the railway sector. - Continuous learning opportunities:
We work to turn every critical event into a valuable learning opportunity, fostering the development of a positive safety culture, in accordance with EU Regulation 2018/762 and the guidelines of the European Union Railway Agency (ERA).
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Why Choose Deep Blue
Our expertise is recognised by ERA, ANSFISA), and DiGIFeMa. We have provided consultancy and training services to 17 Italian railway operators, including freight transport companies, national and regional passenger transport companies, and an infrastructure manager.
We combine in-depth knowledge of Human and Organisational Factors with a comprehensive understanding of the operational activities of key players in the railway sector.
We are a unique centre of excellence in Italy and Europe, specialising in Safety and Human Factors. Our achievements speak for themselves: we are the leading SME in Europe in terms of EU-funded research projects in the transport sector under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe (data from 2014-2024, source: European Commission).