Investigating Human Error: Incidents, Accidents, and Complex Systems

Name: Investigating Human Error: Incidents, Accidents, and Complex Systems
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ISBN: 9780754641223

ISBN-10: 0754641228

ISBN-13: 9780754641223

Edition: 2004

Authors: Barry Strauch

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In this book the author applies contemporary error theory to the needs of investigators and of anyone attempting to understand why someone made a critical error, how that error led to an incident or accident, and how to prevent such errors in the future. Students and investigators of human error will gain an appreciation of the literature on error, with numerous references to both scientific research and investigative reports in a wide variety of applications, from airplane accidents, to bus accidents, to bonfire disasters.Features include:- an easy to follow step by step approach to conducting error investigations that even those new to the field can readily apply.- summaries of recent…

Book details

List price: $56.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 1/28/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 324
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.100




Errors and Complex Systems


Introduction


Errors, complex systems, accidents, and investigations



Antecedents


Equipment


The operator


The company and the regulator


Maintenance and inspection


Multi-operator systems


Culture



Data and Data Analysis


System recorders


Written documentation


Interviews


Analysis



Issues


Situation awareness and decision making


Automation



Applying the Data


Case study


Final thoughts


References


Index