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How important is "Human Factors"?

Inclusion of Human Factors in the design and operation of safety critical, complex systems can avoid severe, negative consequences.

Aircraft Accident According to the FAA National Plan for Aviation Human Factors and other data analyses, human error has been identified as a causal factor in 60-80% of aviation accidents and incidents.

Aircraft Accident Attributed to Crew Error Exacerbated by Fatigue and Extreme Weather Conditions (National Transportation Safety Board)

  

 

Two nuclear reactor incidents, Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, were attributed to the poor design of indicators and controls. (Department of Energy, DOE, photo)

 Satellite image illustrating spread of radioactive materials.
Chernobyl Radioactive Material Spread in Northern Hemisphere, Day 10

 

  
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