Many major accidents are blamed on human error, usually an error by someone at the bottom of the pile who cannot blame someone below him. 

This programme is designed to provide delegates with an understanding of human body thinking and functioning to better appreciate the type of errors that human can make, and its intervention or prevention.

The objective is to provide an understanding of human error and human factors to better manage workers and minimise the risk.

COURSE OUTLINE

• What is Human Error and why it occurs?
• Explain the main types of Human Error
• How different types of human Error may be addressed
• Human Factors – Human and Machine interface
• Decision- making biases
• Techniques for reducing human Error/increasing human reliability
• Organisational Failures and Management’s responsibility

METHODOLOGY

Delegates will learn through a unique blend of group discussions, video presentation and practical exercises.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is intended for:

• Safety, Health and Environmental Managers
• Office Administrators/Managers
• WSH Officers
• Engineers
• Technical Officers
• Senior Supervisors
• and those who supervise and handle workers.

Pre-requisite

It is desired that the delegates have prior basic knowledge of human behaviour