Human Factors Engineering

Human Factors Considerations in Commercial Human Space Flight

Although this advisory circular is for Commercial Human Space Flight, it can be applied to High-Risk activities in an industrial setting, such as process safety matters. The single most significant gap I see in past PHAs is the Human Factor(s) analyses. In some cases, I cannot even recognize the methodology used in the PHA. In…...

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Understanding the basics of the ABC model is a MUST for safety professionals

Understanding the basics of the ABC model is a MUST for safety professionals, even if your organization is not ready for a formal Behavior Based Safety Process (BBSP).  This simple model will enlighten many and help them understand WHY workers and management do what they do.  Seasoned safety pros will often focus far too much…...

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Making Human Factors matter by REDUCING the opportunity for error

The story behind this picture is said to be a 19-year-old granddaughter’s attempt at designing for her grandfather’s dementia. Human Factors Engineering (HFE)!!! Making human factors matter by REDUCING the opportunity for error. It really can be this simple! Pic Credit: Amy Dalton… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership...

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Human Factors in incident investigations assessment tool

Here is a GREAT “self-assessment” tool, just eight (8) questions, to evaluate your facility’s ability to investigate and perform causal analysis properly…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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NASA’s Dirty Dozen

The Dirty Dozen highlights the most frequently observed human-related issues discovered during Fiscal Year 2022 agency mishaps and close-call investigations. Throughout the year, these issues contributed to $3,310,298.74 in damage costs and 630 workdays of lost time…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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NASA’s Human Factors Analysis and Classifications System (HFACS)

In Reason’s Swiss Cheese model, there are four “slices “or tiers of human error potential, divided into two sections: an “active” layer and “Latent Factors”: preconditions, Supervision, and Organization. The goal of the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) is to understand human factors throughout the system rather than stopping at the operator. Most…...

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Which speed control sign is most effective, and which would be the least effective?

Let’s have a little fun while we challenge your knowledge of human factors.  Which speed control sign is most effective, and which would be the least effective? NOTE: If you have attended one of my safety training courses where I use this in the HF training, don’t ruin it for others… Membership Required You must...

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When management sends the message they are “serious” about safety

This is in my community, and I just had to share.   The back story is… Recently, a child was struck crossing the street at this intersection.  The child was “treated and released” at a local ER and will fully recover (Physically, mentally, not so sure).  Neighbors had been complaining to the police about the increased…...

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Pulling back the curtain on WHY workers fail to comply with “Cardinal Rules”

I want to thank Marcin Nazaruk for sharing this report with his LinkedIn connections.  The document below is a MUST READ and DIGEST for all safety professionals, but certainly for those who manage high-risk workplaces.  Equinor – the Norwegian Oil and Gas Company, with associated companies such as ConocoPhillips, Vår, or Aker BP, as part…...

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Classic “error trap” – Trap Door Design (2)

When you see it… Another “error trap,” which is actually and literally an “error trap waiting to get tripped.” Some may simply say… “this is an accident waiting to happen“ An “error trap” is defined as “a condition or circumstance that provides fertile ground for mistakes to happen.“… Membership Required You must be a member...

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Classic “error trap” – Trap Door Design

When you see it… Classic “error trap” – no pun intended but this is truly a “trap” door An “error trap” is defined as “a condition or circumstance that provides fertile ground for mistakes to happen.”… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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Classic “error trap” – Bottle Top

When you see it… Classic “error trap” – Bottle cap An “error trap” is defined as “a condition or circumstance that provides fertile ground for mistakes to happen.”… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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