Table 8 The values of D, R, D + R, and D − R.

From: Analyzing the influential factors of process safety culture by hybrid hidden content analysis and fuzzy DEMATEL

Factor name

Code

D

R

D + R

D − R

The role of factor

Organization management's commitment to safety

A1

2.78

1.79

4.57

0.99

Cause

Open and frank safety communication

A2

2.14

1.80

3.94

0.34

Cause

Employee participation and commitment

A3

2.34

2.21

4.55

0.13

Cause

Contractor management

A4

1.81

2.04

3.85

− 0.23

Effect

Safety policies and regulations

A5

2.47

2.13

4.60

0.34

Cause

Incidents reporting system

A6

1.96

2.24

4.20

− 0.28

Effect

Analysis and learning from incidents

A7

2.02

2.13

4.15

− 0.11

Effect

Access to process information

A8

2.04

1.89

3.93

0.15

Cause

Monitoring/inspection

A9

2.15

2.19

4.34

− 0.04

Effect

Maintenance management

A10

1.63

2.16

3.79

− 0.53

Effect

Education and training

A11

2.36

2.17

4.53

0.19

Cause

Simplification or avoidance of complexity

A12

1.48

1.72

3.20

− 0.24

Effect

Process safety vs. personal safety

A13

1.75

1.85

3.60

− 0.10

Effect

Risk assessment and management

A14

2.52

2.31

4.83

0.21

Cause

Incentive and punishment system in safety field

A15

1.76

1.93

3.69

− 0.17

Effect

Safety permit system

A16

1.77

2.25

4.02

− 0.48

Effect

Perceived organizational support for safety

A17

1.89

1.86

3.75

0.03

Cause

Change management

A18

1.82

1.98

3.80

− 0.16

Effect

  1. Significant values are in bold.