HUMAN ERROR

Investigation reveals that product design should consider that products can be engineered to cope with humans--rather than vice versa. The author stresses that management systems, tools, equipment and facilities should be improved so as to make less likely errors that can result in injury or damage. This can be more cost effective than programs that seek to motivate people to be safer.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Safety Council

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  Chicago, IL  United States  60611
• Authors:
  • Allison, W
• Publication Date: 1978-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 54-56
• Serial:
  • National Safety News
  • Volume: 117
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: National Safety Council

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Control systems; Design; Ergonomics; Human factors; Prevention; Safety
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00172024
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Safety News
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 29 1978 12:00AM