Human factors analysis in risk assessment: A survey of methods and tools used in industry

Nora Balfe, M Leva

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Abstract

This paper outlines results of 15 interviews conducted to establish the methods and tools currently used to support risk assessment in industry. The interviews covered general risk assessment and looked at human factors (HF) tools and methods in use, considering the representation of the system under analysis and tools to identify and analyse human error. The interview results show that only five companies used any form of structured technique to analyse HF, and two of these companies had specific human factors teams. This highlights a gap in risk assessment, in stark contrast to the high attribution of major accidents to human error. Possible reasons for this gap and the need to better include guidance on HF assessment in applicable standards are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationContemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2014
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the international conference on Ergonomics & Human Factors 2014, Southampton, UK, 7-10 April 2014
EditorsSarah Sharples, Steven Shorrock
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Pages77-84
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-315-76545-7
ISBN (Print)978-1-138-02635-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventContemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2014 - Southampton, United Kingdom
Duration: 7 Apr 201410 Apr 2014

Conference

ConferenceContemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CitySouthampton
Period7/04/1410/04/14

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