Classification system for reporting events involving human malfunctions

Jens Rasmussen, O.M. Pedersen, G. Mancini, A. Carnino, M. Griffon, P. Gagnolet

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    Abstract

    The report describes a set of categories for reporting indus-trial incidents and events involving human malfunction. The classification system aims at ensuring information adequate for improvement of human work situations and man-machine interface systems and for attempts to quantify "human error" rates. The classification system has a multifacetted non-hierarchical struc-ture and its compatibility with Isprals ERDS classification is described. The collection of the information in general and for quantification purposes are discussed. 24 categories, 12 of which being human factors oriented, are listed with their respective subcategories, and comments are given. Underlying models of human data processes and their typical malfunc-tions and of a human decision sequence are described.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationRoskilde, Denmark
    PublisherRisø National Laboratory
    Number of pages53
    ISBN (Print)87-550-0760-0
    Publication statusPublished - 1981
    SeriesRisø-M
    Number2240
    ISSN0418-6435

    Bibliographical note

    The work reported is a joint contribution to the CSNI Group of Experts on Human Error Data and Assessment for the meeting March 10-12, 1981.

    Keywords

    • Risø-M-2240
    • Behaviour
    • Data aquisition
    • Errors
    • Failure mode analysis
    • Human factors
    • Industrial accidents
    • Nuclear power plants
    • Personnel
    • Taxonomy
    • Work

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