Every Day – 20 min film

Human Error in aircraft maintenance can be a major contributor to operational incidents, which threaten safety. To take a simple example: a study of 200 maintenance related incidents showed that approx 60% of them were caused by incorrect assembly. Could it happen to you? If not – why not? If yes, what can you do about it?

This programme, produced by IFA – The International Federation of Airworthiness, examines these issues. With the guidance of Professor James Reason, a world authority on Human Factors Error Management, the programme suggests the way ahead with:

• An explanation of why defences fail.
• Why Safety Management Systems need a Just Culture in the workplace.
• Strategies to remove error provoking conditions before they can cause harm.
• How Human Factors Error Management is bringing a global tide of change.

Part of this film has been refreshed, the original was produced in 1997. The basic key messages remain current.