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2. Malfunctions: incidents and accidents
Studying the origins of malfunctions is one of the major issues in ergonomic analysis. There are several competing approaches to the analysis of incident and accident processes. Methodological approaches, in terms of identifying contributing factors, have the advantage of taking into account the globality of the work situation.
The ergonomist proposes the identification of contributing factors in the analysis of incidents in pilot systems. The author
Factors contributing to the state of the technical system (in the broad sense of the term, including aids, documentation, etc.): here we're talking about all the parameters that characterize the...
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Malfunctions: incidents and accidents
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Bibliography
References
Website
Ergodata database, applied anthropology laboratory http://www.ergodata-laa.com
Standards
The Afnor catalog can be consulted online at : http://www.afnor.fr
- Machine safety – Anthropometric requirements for the design of workstations on machines. Classification index: X35-104. - NF EN ISO 14738 - 5-2003
- Warm atmospheres – Estimation of human thermal stress at work, based on the WBGT index (wet and dark globe temperature)....
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