Human factors and the "umvelt" hazard

Human factors and the "umvelt" hazard

In designing tasks to minimize human error we rarely take into account the normal or past activity of the exposed persons. This paper draws on the author's experience in studying accidents in various industries throughout Canada and the United States to show how "misplaced habits'&quo...

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Veröffentlicht in:Professional safety 1983-07, Vol.28 (7), p.31-34
1. Verfasser: Jones, Donald F.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:In designing tasks to minimize human error we rarely take into account the normal or past activity of the exposed persons. This paper draws on the author's experience in studying accidents in various industries throughout Canada and the United States to show how "misplaced habits'" and factors affecting the employee's "umvelt" require special attention.
ISSN:0099-0027