Human Factors Engineering

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…...

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…...

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...

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...

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...

When you see it… Error Trap 101- Exit Door Confusion 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...

When you see it… Error Trap 101- both get you out the door; one summons a “welcoming committee” soon after you exit! 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?...

When you see it… Classic “error trap” – damned if I do and damned if I don’t 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...

The NSW Resources Regulator has published a fact sheet on its human and organizational factors data review.  The Regulator engaged the Keil Centre to independently review its human and organizational factors analyses over the past five (5) years, where HUMAN ERROR and DELIBERATE NON-COMPLIANCE played a role in incidents.  The review looked at 267 incidents…...