Human factors are physiological, psychological and social elements that influence performance. Human factors training, as mandated by regulatory authorities for all aircraft maintenance technicians, is designed to heighten awareness of factors that cause human error. It better enables students to assess a situation and recognize a chain of events that may lead to an accident or incident.
Duration:
6 hours
The need to take Human Factors into account
Incidents attributable to Human Factors
12 key common elements of human nature that can contribute to a chain of events
Human performance and limitations and Social psychology
Factors affecting human performance
Physical environment, tasks and communication
Hazards in the workplace
The Dirty Dozen
