The Influence of Human

Factors in the Accident

Causation Chain –
The Need for a New Way

Mr. David G. Broadbent

B.A.(Hons), M.A.P.S., F.A.I.M., F.I.S.Q.E.M.

Safety Psychologist
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

• Human Factors Accident Causation Model

– Chain of events caused by human error.
– Three factors lead to human error:
1. Overload.
2. Inappropriate responses.
3. Inappropriate activities.

Overload

Inappropriate Human Factors Error Inappropriate

Activities Responses

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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

• Human Factors Accident Causation Model

Human Factors Elemental Solutions

Overload Inappropriate Inappropriate

Responses Activities
• Environmental
Factors • Detecting a • Performing
• Internal hazard but not tasks without
Factors correcting it. the requisite
• Removing training
• Situational
Factors safeguards • Misjudging
• Ignoring safety risks

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Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

“…The shipping order “Can you make it work…

was put in late .. yeah, I can make
last night…” it work”

“…It’s what you

ordered Dude…” “Robert, phone call..”
Appeal to
Poor Project
Planning Skill-Base

Incorrect Distraction
Equipment

No Machine Time
“Once-Only”
Guard Pressure
Exception

“I know, but we really “We’ve got to ship “Thanks Rob, just get this
don’t have a in two days….” job done, and I promise
choice….” we’ll fix it….”

Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

Tired – ?????????
Stretched Skill-Set
Single Father Costs ($$)
Sense of
Disorganised Worked Before Pride
Manager Communication
Poor Systems
????????? Appeal to
Poor Project Communication
Planning Skill-Base

Incorrect Distraction
Equipment

No Machine Time
“Once-Only”
Guard Pressure NEVER HAS
Old Machine Exception
Rarely Poor “Never happen
Used Planning to me”
????????? Upgrade Lean (JIT)
Cost ($$) Manufacturing Late Order
Design Change
Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

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Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
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The Influence of Human Factors in the Accident Causation Chain

Technical Session # 1A
Topic : The influence of human factors in the accident causation chain - the need for a new way
© TransformationalSafety.Com