faasafety.gov Human Factors

Why are human conditions, such as fatigue, complacency, and stress, so important in aviation maintenance? These conditions, along with many others, are called human factors. Human factors directly cause or contribute to many aviation accidents. It is universally agreed that 80 percent of maintenance errors involve human factors. If they are not detected, they can cause events, worker injuries, wasted time, and even accidents.

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Table of Content TOC

- What is Human Factors

- Elements of Human Factors

- History of Human Factors

- The Pear Model

- what is Human Error

- Types of Errors Unintentional / Intentional

- Kinds of Errors Active and Latent

- The “Dirty Dozen”