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What does HFACS stand for? |
Human factors analysis classification system |
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Define human factors. |
The study of how people perform in complex environments. |
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Define human error |
Failure to achieve intended outcome. |
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What does HFACS say about human error? |
It may have happened but what were the things that led up to that error that caused it? |
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What is the goal of the HFACS analysis tool? |
To proactively reduce mishaps by addressing human factors and human error. |
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What are the five M’s of the HFACS analysis tool? |
Man. Machine. Medium. Mission. Management. |
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Who developed the Swiss cheese model? |
Dr. James Reason |
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What does each block or slice of Swiss cheese in the model represent? |
A control process or system. |
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What does each hole in the Swiss cheese model represent? |
A failure, either latent or active, in a control process or system. |
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What are the levels in the inverted pyramid for managing risk and controlling hazards? |
Eliminate. Engineering. Administrative. PPE. |
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If you use the HFACS taxonomy in conjunction with accident investigations, this is being what? |
Reactive |
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If you use historical events to identify recurring trends and deficiencies, this is what? |
Proactive |
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What are the 5 DoD HFACS guiding principles? |
Principle 1: the DoD is similar in nature to other complex productive systems. Principle 2: human errors are inevitable within such a system. Principle 3: blaming an error on the service member is like blaming a mechanical failure on the equipment. Principle 4: a mishap, no matter how minor, is a failure of the system. Principle 5: mishap investigation and error prevention (risk management) go hand-in-hand. |
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HFACS covers human error from what three perspectives? |
Cognitive viewpoint and Human system interaction and integration. Human to human interaction. Sociocultural and organization. |
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What does the HFACS assume error can mean? |
Error as the failure itself. Error as the cause of failure. Error as a process or, more specifically, as a departure from some kind of standard. |
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What are the reasons to use HFACS? |
Structured analysis of human error. Get to the Why not just the What. Data driven. Can be used operationally and in the acquisition process to design better human-machine interfaces. |
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What are the principles of risk management? |
Accept risk when benefits outweigh the costs. Accept no unnecessary risks. Anticipate and manage risk by planning. Make risk decisions at the right level. |
