Human Error is commonly defined as “a failure of a planned action to achieve a desired outcome”. Error-inducing factors exist at individual, job, and organisational levels, and when poorly managed can increase the likelihood of an error occurring in the workplace. When errors occur in hazardous environments, there is a greater potential for things to go wrong. Errors result from a variety of influences, but the underlying mental processes that lead to error are consistent, allowing for the development of a human error typology.An understanding of the different error types is critical for the development of effective error prevention and mitigation tools and strategies. A variety of these tools and strategies must be implemented to target the full range of error types if they are to be effective.
HUMAN ERROR DETECTION AND PREVENTION CASES
1. BIG HOLE ON THE SIDE OF WALKWAY
HUMAN ERROR DETECTION AND PREVENTION CASES
1. BIG HOLE ON THE SIDE OF WALKWAY
DETECTION
The above image was taken on one of the walkway besides a street.There was repairing work going on the sides edges which was broken but they had put on temporary traffic cones for people to make them aware of the big hole which could lead to accidents where at times death is possible.These situations can prove to be very fatal and should be looked upon at the highest priority.
PREVENTION
The government should immediately take action and get the work done as fast as possible.They should shut down the walk way and see to that no one accidentally is near to the spot. Government or construction officials should conduct proper checking of edges and side walkway and take every step possible to maintain the public property for the safety and surety of people.Even at times people should report these kind of incidents.
2. DETERIORATING QUALITY OF TRACK OF NJ TRANSIT LIGHT RAIL
DETECTION
I came across this sight in Njit light rail station.The track as you can see are old and wooden slabs under the track are in very poor condition. The joints are in rusting condition. These situation is very mind concerning one because if any of this parts are worn out it can lead to derailment of the train which can became a big disaster. Also it is public transportation so it will be very risky to use these kind of tracks on daily basis.
PREVENTION
NJ Transit officials in charge of track inspection should take note of this and work on these track should be undertaken. It is a big project to replace this track and this something which cannot be done overnight. But as this is public transportation it is very big factor to update the track conditions and maintain them at regular periods.The cost involved is pretty high but we should use all new technology advancements available to lay new track with avoiding further more disasters and continuously keep checks on this tracks.
3. INEFFECTIVE TOASTER DESIGN
DETECTION
The poor Configuration of any item can be distinguish by assessing and measuring the item execution and the useful necessities. For this situation, my toaster has wasteful configuration on the grounds that it doesn't have a switch off switch unless and until you unplug the plug-in string. I begin perceiving this issue when I was neglecting to unplug it for some time then when i return to make use of it again i felt the warmth that was turning out from the toaster. Furthermore, it lead to increasing use of the power every time I neglect to unplug it.
PREVENTION
Human errors in design can be occur due to various reasons, the important ones are: the designer doesn't apply human factor principles in designing a product, and the lack of guidance. There are two reasons why guidance is required:
1. Human error is a key causal factor in plant events. If, as an industry, we are to improve safety and production, future plant designs and refinements must be designed to be more resilient to error occurrence and more accommodating of error consequence.
2. Formalizing good design practices for all designers to use leads to completeness and consistency in design practice.
In the toaster case, the organization who produces this toaster ought to consider client needs and attempt to enhance the outline of their items to address the issues. Likewise, they ought to add a switch off feature catch to it. It can be more advantageous to the client and be more effective.
4. PARKING JUDGEMENT ERROR
DETECTION
The above image shows car parked in multilevel parking. Here as we can notice there is judgement error while parking in designated lane of parking. The driver was unaware of the water drain pipe and there was misjudgment while making sure that it is properly parked in lane.The driver in worst case could have hit hard on the pipe causing damage both to car and pipe.
PREVENTION
As prevention the parking authorities should employ personnel to take care of this and make sure that this kind of scenario not arises and every car is parked proper in lane with help of their guidance. The driver can easily avoid these blind spots if personnel helps them while parking.The other thing the parking authorities can do is avoid parking of cars in this kind of spaces and leave it open.
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5. TRASH-CAN IN RESTROOM AT NJIT
DETECTION
The trashcan is enormous and located in one of the restrooms at Njit, however it just utilized one-fourth of its space. There seems to be external damage on the outside surface of the trashcan and seems to be little twisted. This appears to be dirty to the point that waste was fallen on the ground all around. The quality of the trashcan is bad to the point that it can easily bend. Also there is another quality issue of cleanliness.This is an human error which can be easily detected and fixed.
PREVENTION
The Cleaning staff should have been aware of the situation that the trashcan is damaged when he or she cleans the trashcan.To prevent the damage by any sought of means, the manufacture should have a better design and supreme quality of material used while processing it. The company should also conduct a quality control process to make sure the trashcan are not damaged due to any circumstances. The staff at Njit should also be responsible for the dirty surrounding created in restroom. He or she in charge should report the damage and make sure this not repeated again and trash-can is replaced.
6. SNOW COVERED CAR
DETECTION
Last month after snow storm if found this situation where car was fully covered with snow even after 2 days of storm.This is human error related to education quality which should be avoided. These shows lack of commitment on part of the car owner.The heating system of car gets affected and also the doors get jammed at times which is not good.
PREVENTION
The owner of car should be educated enough to understand that it is necessary to clean snow on car or besides car because it can cause inconvenience to him and others also. Also it duty of car owner to take care and maintain his car as maintenance cost are very high. The parking authority officials should impose fines and give tickets in wort cases if they notice things like above.
7. EXPOSED HEATING GRILLS
DETECTION
The above picture was taken at my friends home, which obviously delineates the carelessness in keeping up the house and the considering the security of the inhabitants living in it. Amid winter, when the heating is utilized at high temperature, the opening as indicated in the figure can result in genuine blazes and different burns, in the same way as blazed electrical wires. This issue has been raised a few times by numerous occupants living in this house before yet the move hasn't been made. In the event that something gets blazed and bursts into flames, the issues and episodes which happen by this little issue cant be envisioned.
PREVENTION
There ought to be a fitting examination of the work which has been carried out when producing or doing the electrical works in a house or some other works in an assembling units. The little issues like these appear to be little, if disregarded, they are equipped for doing some enormous and genuine harms which are not normal. Absence of responsibility of work by the laborer who have done this and the review which has been carried out by the assessment reviewer. There ought to be a legitimate and devoted group and specialists included and commitment to the work for the well being of the clients is to be given the top need.
8. ZIP MALFUNCTIONING IN HOODIE
DETECTION
The zip of above Hoodie as you can see is not in working condition making it useless for me to use. I have been using this hoodie for approximately for 2 months.The zip was stuck in between after i was trying to put it on and this is not acceptable as it raises questions regarding the quality of material used and the mechanism behind this zip.This would fall under poor use of technology, as there could be an issue with the zip or segment attached with it.
PREVENTION
These is just a general quality issue, as the zip should be able to operate according to design mechanism of it. There is also a lack in procedure as this type of occurrence should be tested for. To prevent, their could be a change made in product testing, change in the design of materials used, or have the zip mechanism calibrated. Also company manufacturing it should take care of design and product quality at highest level.
9. PARKING ERROR IN FRONT OF WALK WAY
DETECTION
The above picture was taken in my adjacent street. As seen from the picture this car has been parked on some part of the walk way and drive way. Its sort of obstructing any one who is walking on walk way or cyclist may experience difficulty. It raises more hell for this situation in light of the fact that it has obstructed the walk way. Also this not the place of parking a car legally.These can also be considered a educational error on behalf of persons who do this even on knowing the laws of parking.
PREVENTION
The problem can be rectified by random visits of the Traffic officer on the street. This kind of parking error can be prevented by taking strict step and by imposing fine on car owner by local police, they must issue the parking ticket so, that owner doesn't park like this in future. Also educational awareness related to parking and driveways should be stressed on.
10. ELECTRICAL WIRING PIPE OUTLET NOT PROPERLY FITTED
DETECTION
The above picture is outside electrical outlet of an apartment as we see, which obviously shows the carelessness in keeping up the house and the considering the security of the people living in it. The electrical wiring work was going on and the workers where suppose to fix some issue related to lighting of the house but after finishing they did not fix the outlet properly. So if this way any outlets are left open it can be dangerous as indicated in the figure can result in genuine blazes and different burns, in the way as blazed electrical wires do. In the event that something gets blazed and bursts into flames, the issues and episodes which happen by this little issue cant be envisioned as in the case of open grills. Also there gaps in wall which show the deteriorating quality of these walls and need a immediate change.
PREVENTION
The electrical workers doing the repair work of these kind should be imparted with proper training and knowledge of how to start and finish a work like these with safety measures. Also the owner of apartment should make sure that outlet is fixed with new one with all advances features so that risk factor is very less in case if anything happens. Any kind of these activity undertaken should be checked by person who is in charge or head to make sure any kind of wiring is not incomplete and proper finished working touches are done.
11. BAD ROADS AND STREETS IN NEW JERSEY
DETECTION
This issue is unmistakably simple to distinguish on the grounds that any typical individual can tell if the road is great or terrible by looking in it. So If the streets are having numerous little gaps, or the lines on the streets begin to vanish, then it is experiencing poor upkeep. Then again, the issue is the point at which you are driving on a thruway, it will be difficult to identify that if the street has openings or not before you hit the gaps. Additionally, you can distinguish the issue when the driving begin to be troublesome and hard, having numerous issues in the car because of the driving in unpleasant streets, and having numerous pile ups due the low quality of the streets.In addition, bad streets can also damage the car badly if the car is not designed to deal with these kind of situations.This problem shows how the lacking of education and of building roads can be dangerous. Also, the lack of the quality of the service and taking into account the customers needs.
PREVENTION
Applying the latest technological innovations in building streets as far and wide as possible. attempting to keep up and maintain the nature of the street or road conditions by investigating them on a continuous intervals. Fixing any holes that is there in the road and also updating it surfaces that is leveling because many places have uneven roads which leads to accidents. Provide the people with real time information about any bad roads or conditions or work going on for these activities.
12. GAPS IN WOODEN FLOORING
DETECTION
The above wooden flooring is located in my home.The crevices between the wooden networks in the deck is creating the dust to accumulate and be the foundation for the ugliness and untidiness. In addition to the above issues, a peculiar noise will be made when ventured on the wooden floor at specific spots where the wood isn't settled or uneven surfaces due to improper installation of flooring. Cleaning these zones is truly a major inconvenience and is alongside incomprehensible. Also this type of gaps is the place where we can find parasites like bugs at times which is not at all acceptable.
PREVENTION
This case obviously shows the nature of the work performed by workers when laying the floor. The sporadic crevices demonstrate the expertise of the workers involved which is very much questionable. Its imperative to know the ability of the specialists before allocating the assignment so that this sort of inconvenience to the clients in keeping up the property is not raised.
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