Human Factors Analysis and Classification System

Human Factors Analysis and Classification System

The Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) identifies the human causes of an accident and provides a tool to assist in the investigation process and target training and prevention efforts. [http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil/MEDIA/approach/issues/julaug04/HumanFactors.htm "The Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS),"] "Approach", July - August 2004. Accessed July 12, 2007.] It was developed in response to a trend that showed some form of human error was a primary causal factor in 80% of all flight accidents in the Navy and Marine Corps. HFACS looks at four levels of human failure, including unsafe acts, preconditions for unsafe acts, unsafe supervision, and organizational influences.

ee also

* Crew Resource Management
* National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System

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