Introduction to Human Factors in Aviation
Definition and Significance
Human Factors is concerned with optimizing the relationship between people and their activities through the systematic application of human sciences, integrated within systems engineering. It describes all aspects of human performance that interact with the aviation environment to influence outcomes.
Role in Aviation Safety
Human Error as a Starting Point
Contemporary safety thinking argues that human error should be the starting point, not the stop-rule, in accident investigation and prevention.
Errors attributed to humans may be design-induced, or stimulated by inadequate training, badly designed procedures, or poor checklist/manual layout.
