Discuss in detail about the Human factors contributing to accidents


assignment 2 Q 7. Discuss in detail about the Human factors contributing to accidents

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Human factors
Human factors are responsible for large number of accidents that occur in a workplace. The following human factors are common causes of accidents:
  • Memory lapses (including forgetting a step in the work process or a safety measure)
  • Impaired judgment or reduced reasoning power
  • Inattention or distraction
  • Delayed or false sensation of the sensory organs
  • Lack of competence and experience
  • Skill level inadequate for the task performed
  • Personality or attitude, such as negligence, arrogance, or overconfidence
  • Poor risk perception due to poor knowledge and experience
The Interaction Of Human Factors
Let’s examine the interaction of three human factors: people, workplaces and management. Any reasonable number of the elements listed under each individual human factor has the potential to contribute to workplace accidents, creating a vast range of reasons for why accidents occur in the workplace. 
People:
Individual Factors
  • Knowledge, Expectations, Attention, Goals, Health, Fatigue, Age, Culture, Body Size, Strength, Stress, etc. 
Workplaces:
Workplace Design
  • Facility layout, Workstation configuration, Accessibility, etc.
Equipment Design
  • Displays, Controls, Interface, Feedback, Warning systems, Ease of use, etc.
Work Environment
  • Noise, Vibration, Lighting, Temperature, Chemical exposure, etc. 
Management:
Systems Organizations Management
  • Organizations of work, Policies, Management decisions, etc.
Job Design
  • Work schedule, Workload, Task design, Job requirements, etc.
Information Transfer
  • Communication (written or oral), Instructions, Labels, Signs, etc.

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