Understanding human error in mine safety [

The consideration of human factors issues is vital to the mining industry. This book intends to provide the reader with a much-needed overview of human factors within the mining industry, in

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Simpson, Geoff (Author), Horberry, Tim (Author), Joy, Jim (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Farnham, England;Burlington, VT : Ashgate , c2009
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Online Access:NetLibrary
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Preface; Introduction
  • 2. The nature of human error
  • 3. Predisposing factors: level 1 - the person-machine interface
  • 4. Predisposing factors: level 2 - the workplace environment
  • 5. Predisposing factors: level 3 - codes, rules and procedures
  • 6. Predisposing factors: level 4 - training and competence
  • 7. Predisposing factors: level 5 - supervision/first line management roles and responsibilities
  • 8. Predisposing factors: level 6 - safety management system/organisation and safety culture
  • 9. Managing human error potential
  • 10. Conclusion; Glossary of mining terms
  • 11. References