Abstract
This article concerns two Australian mine disasters which are superficially quite different. One involved an explosion (Moura) and the other an inrush of water (Gretley). However, sociological analysis reveals some striking similarities in the underlying causes. In particular, in both cases there was a culture of denial - a series of beliefs which led management to discount the possibility of disaster and to dismiss the warning signs of danger. The article discusses the significance of this similarity and draws policy inferences.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 29-36 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |