The concept is adapted from the original Swiss cheese model by James Reason. The layers are represented as protective safeguards (cheese) and weaknesses (holes). When an initiating event—one that ...

Accidents occur every day, and understanding their root causes is crucial in preventing them. Theories of accident causation provide valuable insights into the mechanisms that lead to these incidents, ...

Public health experts say good gun laws require multiple defence layers, advocating for risk management approach called the 'Swiss cheese model'.