Human Factors Analysis and Classification System
- Human Factors Analysis and Classification System
The Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) identifies the human causes of an accident and provides a tool to assist in the investigation process and target training and prevention efforts.[ [http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil/MEDIA/approach/issues/julaug04/HumanFactors.htm "The Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS),"] "Approach", July - August 2004. Accessed July 12, 2007.] It was developed in response to a trend that showed some form of human error was a primary causal factor in 80% of all flight accidents in the Navy and Marine Corps.]ee also
* Crew Resource Management
* National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System
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