A Review of Accident Prevention Strategies in Hazardous Industrial Operations

Abstract

The category of hazardous industrial operations which put workers, the environment and local communities at risk, includes chemical processes, oil and gas production and mining. The safety and compliance of these sectors, and overall sustainable growth, depend heavily on accident prevention. The article provides a critical overview of a variety of accident prevention practices, such as engineering controls, safety management systems, human factor interventions, technological applications, and regulatory conditions. Principles are centered on the proactive: risk evaluation, PHA, safety culture, integration of digital tools (predictive analytics and real time monitoring). The article contains examples from two high-risk industries to demonstrate what has worked and what challenges remain. The results highlight the necessity of integrated intervention using technology, management commitment, employee involvement, and ongoing improvements to reduce industrial accidents and to enhance industrial resilience.