Human errors : a taxonomy for describing human malfunction in industrial installations.

Author(s)
Rasmussen, J.
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Abstract

The definition and the characteristics of human errors are described. Different types of human behavior are classified, and their relation to different error mechanisms are analyzed. The effect of conditioning factors related to affective, motivating aspects of the work situation as well as physiological factors are also taken into consideration.

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B 31798 [electronic version only] /83.2 /
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From: Journal of Occupational Accidents, 4 (1982), p. 311- 333, 17 ref.

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