General/ Introduction to Human factor

Objectives of Human Factors training, 
  1.  improve safety;
  2. decrease  exposure to risk;
  3.  reduce errors;
  4. 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:
  1.  imparting knowledge on human factors and safety, and details of how the company human factors programme works;
  2. developing skills (where appropriate);
  3.  influencing people’s attitudes and;
  4.  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 improvement (such as error reporting and investigation, better shift and task handover procedures, improvements in procedure design, etc.) will probably not be effective in the long term. An integrated approach, linking human factors training with organisational safety management and error management initiatives, is essential.
         Human factors training should not be something radically new - it covers basic safety principles and practices which should already be incorporated within a safety  management  and quality system, and how to ensure that work is carried out in a professional manner such that aircraft are released to service in a safe and airworthy condition. 
However, evidence from accidents, incidents and studies indicates that some of the processes and training which ought to achieve this are weak or nonexistent.

         It should also be closely integrated with the company Maintenance Error Management  System (MEMS), staff being fully conversant with the company just culture/disciplinary policy and how they are expected to interface with MEMS. 
Human factor in aviation has an important influence on aircraft maintenance which is a complex interface between machine components and the AME.
Term “human factors” have grown increasingly popular as industry has realized that human error, rather than mechanical failure, underlies most aviation accidents and incidents
 It involved gathering information about human abilities, limitations, and other characteristics and applying it to tools, machines, systems, tasks, jobs, and environments to produce safe, comfortable, and effective human use. In aviation, the factors are dedicated to better understanding on how humans can most safely and efficiently are integrated with the technology, that are translated into design, training, policies, or procedures to help humans perform better.
Despite rapid gains in technology, humans are ultimately responsible for ensuring the success and safety of the aviation industry. They must continue to be knowledgeable, flexible, dedicated, and efficient while exercising good judgment. Meanwhile, the industry has continued to make major investments in training, equipment, and systems that have long-term implications.
 As technology continued to evolve faster than the ability to predict how humans will interact with it, the industry can no longer depend as much on experience and intuition to guide decisions related to human performance. Also, improved human performance can help the industry reduce the commercial aviation accident rate; much of the focus has been on designing human-airplane interfaces and developing procedures for both flight crews and maintenance technicians.
          

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