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A fuzzy-QFD approach for the enhancement of work equipment safety: a case study in the agriculture sector

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  • Mario Fargnoli
  • Mara Lombardi
  • Nicolas Haber

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The paper proposes a design for safety methodology based on the use of the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method, focusing on the need to identify and analyse risks related to a working task in an effective manner, i.e. considering the specific work activities related to such a task. To reduce the drawbacks of subjectivity while augmenting the consistency of judgements, the QFD was augmented by both the Delphi method and the fuzzy logic approach. To verify such an approach, it was implemented through a case study in the agricultural sector. While the proposed approach needs to be validated through further studies in different contexts, its positive results in performing hazard analysis and risk assessment in a comprehensive and thorough manner can contribute practically to the scientific knowledge on the application of QFD in design for safety activities.

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  • Mario Fargnoli & Mara Lombardi & Nicolas Haber, 2018. "A fuzzy-QFD approach for the enhancement of work equipment safety: a case study in the agriculture sector," International Journal of Reliability and Safety, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 12(3), pages 306-326.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijrsaf:v:12:y:2018:i:3:p:306-326
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    1. Mara Lombardi & Mario Fargnoli & Giuseppe Parise, 2019. "Risk Profiling from the European Statistics on Accidents at Work (ESAW) Accidents′ Databases: A Case Study in Construction Sites," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(23), pages 1-22, November.
    2. Xiaoning Zhao & Zhongcheng Wei & Yukun Gao & Penggang Yin, 2023. "Laboratory Risk Assessment Based on SHELL-HACCP-Cloud Model," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(24), pages 1-18, December.
    3. Eliana Judith Yazo-Cabuya & Jorge A. Herrera-Cuartas & Asier Ibeas, 2024. "Organizational Risk Prioritization Using DEMATEL and AHP towards Sustainability," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(3), pages 1-33, January.
    4. Mario Fargnoli & Mara Lombardi, 2020. "NOSACQ-50 for Safety Climate Assessment in Agricultural Activities: A Case Study in Central Italy," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(24), pages 1-20, December.

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