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Despite the introduction of a raft of construction related health & safety legislation over the last 30 years, there still remains an unacceptable amount of fatalities, serious injuries and avoidable accidents and injuries within the UK construction industry Source: http://www.worldofstock.com/ Just before Christmas I published an article which proved incredibly popular (Link) that highlighted the huge risk some are prepared to take when undertaking construction/maintenance works, with little to no consideration of their own health & safety. The article identified that the UK construction industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the World and although statistics show that improvements have been made in recent years, it is clear from the latest Health & Safety Statistics (HSE) statistics that there remains room for significant improvements: ‘There have been significant reductions in the number and rate of injury over the last 20 years or more. Nevertheless, construction remains a high risk industry. Although it accounts for only about 5% of the employees in Britain it accounts for 27% of fatal injuries to employees and 10% of reported major injuries. Despite the introduction of a raft of construction related health & safety legislation, there still remains an unacceptable amount of fatalities, serious injuries and avoidable accidents and injuries within the UK construction industry. The previous article made reference to the ‘human factor’ which seems to be a inbuilt self destruct mechanism whereby we as human beings think we can expose ourselves to whatever risk we want because we are invincible! Sadly, this is not the case as statistics prove otherwise. Below I offer some further images, which are widely available on-line, and provide some shocking examples of how little some people value their lives and how they are prepared to accept high levels of risk, by cutting corners. The images are taken from all over the World, not just the UK. Just like the first article, when you look at the images below I am sure you will ask yourself, ‘what was going on in that person’s head at the time’, a question that these people obviously failed to ask themselves: http://professormungleton.blogspot.co.uk/ Source:http://www.outsource-safety.co.uk Source http://www.building.co.uk/ Source: http://www.hireup.co.nz/ Source: http://www.hireup.co.nz/ Source: http://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/ Please feel free to share this article and other articles on this site with friends, family and colleagues who you think would be interested Information/opinions posted on this site are the personal views of the author and should not be relied upon by any person or any third party without first seeking further professional advice. Also, please scroll down and read the copyright notice at the end of the blog.
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HumanError Human Error is commonly defined as “a failure of a planned action to achieve a desired outcome”. Error-inducing factors exist at individual, job, and organisational levels, and when poorly managed can increase the likelihood of an error occurring in the workplace. When errors occur in hazardous environments, there is a greater potential for things to go wrong. By understanding human error, responsible parties can plan for likely error scenarios, and implement barriers to prevent or mitigate the occurrence of potential errors. Errors result from a variety of influences, but the underlying mental processes that lead to error are consistent, allowing for the development of a human error typology. An understanding of the different error types is critical for the development of effective error prevention and mitigation tools and strategies. A variety of these tools and strategies must be implemented to target the full range of error types if they are to be effective. Errors can occur in both the planning and execution stages of a task. Plans can be adequate or inadequate, and actions (behaviour) can be intentional or unintentional. If a plan is adequate, and the intentional action follows that plan, then the desired outcome will be achieved. If a plan is adequate, but an unintentional action does not follow the plan, then the desired outcome will not be achieved. Similarly, if a plan is inadequate, and an intentional action follows the plan, the desired outcome will again not be achieved. These error points are demonstrated in the figure below and explained in the example that follows. Human error – failures in planning and execution Human error typology Failures of action, or unintentional actions, are classified as skill-based errors. This error type is categorised into slips of action and lapses of memory. Failures in planning are referred to as mistakes, which are categorised as rule-based mistakes and knowledge-based mistakes. Skill-based Errors Skill-based errors tend to occur during highly routine activities, when attention is diverted from a task, either by thoughts or external factors. Generally when these errors occur, the individual has the right knowledge, skills, and experience to do the task properly. The task has probably been performed correctly many times before. Even the most skilled and experienced people are susceptible to this type of error. As tasks become more routine and less novel, they can be performed with less conscious attention – the more familiar a task, the easier it is for the mind to wander. This means that highly experienced people may be more likely to encounter this type of error than those with less experience. This also means that re-training and disciplinary action are not appropriate responses to this type of error. A memory lapse occurs after the formation of the plan and before execution, while the plan is stored in the brain. This type of error refers to instances of forgetting to do something, losing place in a sequence, or even forgetting the overall plan. A slip of action is an unintentional action. This type of error occurs at the point of task execution, and includes actions performed on autopilot, skipping or reordering a step in a procedure, performing the right action on the wrong object, or performing the wrong action on the right object. Typical examples include: · missing a step in an isolation sequence · pressing the wrong button or pulling the wrong lever · loosening a valve when intending to tighten it · transposing digits when copying numbers Mistakes Mistakes are failures of planning, where a plan is expected to achieve the desired outcome, however due to inexperience or poor information the plan is not appropriate. People with less knowledge and experience may be more likely to experience mistakes. However, as mistakes are not committed ‘on purpose’, disciplinary action is an inappropriate response to these types of error. Knowledge-based mistakes result from ‘trial and error’. Insufficient knowledge about how to perform a task results in the development of a solution that is incorrectly expected to work. Rule-based mistakes refer to situations where the use or disregard of a particular rule or set of rules results in an undesired outcome. There are three types of rule-based mistakes: · incorrect application of a good rule · correct application of a bad rule · failure to apply a good rule. Some rules that are appropriate for use in one situation will be inappropriate in another. Incorrect application of a good rule occurs when a rule has worked well on previous occasions, so it is applied to a similar situation with the incorrect expectation that it will work. Sometimes rules are inappropriate or incorrect, and adherence leads to negative outcomes. Violations Failure to apply a good rule is also known as a violation. Violations are classified as human error when the intentional action does not achieve the desired outcome. Violations tend to be well-intentioned, targeting desired outcomes such as task completion and simplification. Where violations involve acts of sabotage designed to cause damage, the planned action (violation) has achieved the desired outcome (damage). This type of behaviour does not constitute human error and, following investigation, should be managed through the application of appropriate disciplinary measures. There are three main types of violations pertaining to human error: routine, situational, and exceptional. A routine violation is one which is commonplace and committed by most members of the workplace. For example, in a particular office building it is against the rules for personnel to use the fire escape stairwell to move between floors, but it is common practice for people to do so anyway. A situational violation occurs, as its name suggests, in response to situational factors, including excessive time pressure, workplace design, and inadequate or inappropriate equipment. When confronted with an unexpected or inappropriate situation, personnel may believe that the normal rule is no longer safe, or that it will not achieve the desired outcome, and so they decide to violate that rule. Situational violations generally occur as a once-off, unless the situation triggering the violation is not corrected, in which case the violation may become routine over time. An exceptional violation is a fairly rare occurrence and happens in abnormal and emergency situations. This type of violation transpires when something is going wrong and personnel believe that the rules no longer apply, or that applying a rule will not correct the problem. Personnel choose to violate the rule believing that they will achieve the desired outcome. Preventing violations requires an understanding of how motivation drives behaviour. Planned behaviour (intentional action) is driven by an individual’s attitude towards that behaviour. Further, individual decision-making is primarily influenced by the consequences the individual expects to receive as a result of their behaviour, which can influence their attitude towards that behaviour. In most organisations, consequences associated with risk management behaviours compete against those associated with productivity behaviours. While ‘Safe Production’ is a popular phrase, risk management activities necessarily increase the amount of time required to complete a task. Productivity outcomes are generally more predictable and definitive than those associated with risk management (i.e. definitely achieving a target versus potentially avoiding an incident). So the perceived value of productivity behaviour may be greater than that of risk management behaviour. Note: Violations are classified as human error only when they fail to achieve the desired outcome. Where a violation does achieve the desired outcome, and does not cause any other undesired outcomes, this is not human error. These types of violations may include violation of a bad rule, such as a procedure that, if followed correctly, would trip the plant. In such cases, a review of the rules and procedures is advisable. Post by Department of Ocuupational Safety & Health Training Institute www.doshti.com
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