Human Factor

Objectives of  Human Factors training ,   improve safety; decrease  exposure to risk;  reduce errors; capture errors.  These objectives may vary in detail from company to company, but should cover the key points.The aim of HFT should be to help achieve these objectives by means of:  imparting knowledge on human factors and safety, and details of how the  company human factors programme works; developing skills (where appropriate);  influencing people’s attitudes and;  influencing behaviour. Maintenance human factors training is part of a total system in managing human  error, and discouraging procedural violations, in a maintenance organisation.  It is an essential part of this system aimed at individuals engaged in 'hands-on' maintenance, support or management.            Without proper training, other initiatives related to error management and safety imp...