Types of human error

1 January 2000


Types of human error
Error type Action to prevent

Slips & lapses of attention CHAOS
Mistakes – does not know what to do Better training & instructions/CHAOS
Violations – decides not to do it Persuasion/CHAOS
Mismatches – unable to do it CHAOS
CHAOS = Change Hardware And/Or Software



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