To err is human, or is it?. (23rd December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Correa, Gustavo
• Other Names: Spósito Néstor H. guestEditor.; Szoychen Marvin B. guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Process safety progress. Volume 40(2021)Supplement 1
• Page Start: S4
• Page End: S7
• Publication Date: 2020-12-23
• Subjects: risk assessment -- safety management; Chemical plants -- Management -- Periodicals; 660
• DOI: 10.1002/prs.12225
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1066-8527

Abstract

Abstract: Human errors occur for multiple reasons; therefore, multiple preventative actions are needed to avoid different types of error. It is necessary to avoid inadvertently inducing errors or delivering latent conditions (traps) in the workplace that can result in accidents. After reviewing both Reason's and Rasmussen's human error theories, the importance of intervening in the process design to make it difficult for the error occurs stands out. Lack of focus on Human Factors in designing the workplace and/or human machines interfaces can lead to severe losses associated with major accidents.