Human factors approach for reducing the Errors and Loss incidents at workplace

What are the Human Factors?

According to a definition shared by the WHO, human factors “refer to environmental, organizational and job factors, and human and individual characteristics which influence behaviour at work in a way which can affect health and safety.”

1. Job Factors
2. Individual Factors
3. Organisational Factors

• Many accidents can be attributed to some kind of human action and human behaviour influenced.
• Industries need to focus on human factors issues for the prevention of major accidents as well as on the prevention of occupational injuries and health.
• Industries are generally less aware of human factor issues than nuclear, defence, Health, Aerospace, and rail sectors etc.
• Proper consideration of human factors is a key ingredient of effective H&S management.