FAA Aviation MX Human Factors Quarterly
Click here – December 2020 Edition
The December edition of the FAA MX Fatigue newsletter includes:
Editor’s Note: Evidence-Based Guidance for Managing COVID-19 Risks
R and OR: The numbers that help make sense of the pandemic
Peter T. Hu, Theodore C. Mofle, and Kylie N. Key
Interprets the science of statistics to understand how COVID-19 is spreading in your community, and how well activities like mask wearing help reduce COVID-19 infections.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Aviation Workers and the Aviation System
Joan Cahill, Paul Cullen, Sohaib Anwer, and Keith Gaynor
Describes key findings from a recent industry survey documenting COVID-19 impacts on mental well-being.
Coping with Change and Uncertainty (Part 1 of 2): Impacts of Stress on Individual Well-Being
Justin D. Durham, David J. Schroeder, and Kylie N. Key
Discusses the effects of COVID-19 on stress and well-being, and provides coping resources and approaches for use by individuals.
Coping with Change and Uncertainty (Part 2 or 2): Human Factors in the Maintenance Environment
Justin D. Durham, David J. Schroeder, and Kylie N. Key
Illustrates some of the critical human factors issues during the pandemic, and references published guidance materials that can assist organizations with managing COVID-19 risks.
How to Restore Attention to Detail in Safety-Critical Businesses – Dr Marc Szepan
The ‘CARE Checklist’ – aiding business leaders with restoring attention to detail in safety-critical operations.
Interpersonal Trust is Important in Aviation Maintenance Practice – But How Important? – Dr Anna V. Chatzi
Explores the theory behind how trust can impact job satisfaction and productivity, and offers suggestions for maintaining high trust in the workplace.
