Analysis Techniques For Man-Machine Systems Design

NATO UNCLASSIFIEDAC/243(Panel 8)TR/7 - 116-Volume 2Relative contributionNo data available.ApplicationsAs a result of an analysis by causal networks of 100 shipping accidents. Wagenaar & Grocneweg (1987) identifiedseveral major types of human error. With the same approach, Schuffel (1987) showed that 68% of causal factors ofshipping accidents could be reduced by improved bridge design.Quality assurance considerationsThe analysis is dependent on the data collection and their interpretation. In general, a group of experts from thevarious disciplines is necessary to reach reliable interpretations of the data.Relationship to system performance requirementsThe technique indicates dangerous coincidences of critical factors, or operator error types that could prejudice systemperformance.References and Bibliography1. Feggetner, AJ. (1982). A method for investigating human factors aspects of aircraft accidents and incidents.Ergonomic 22, 1065-1075.2. Rasmussen, J. (1982) A taxonomy for describing human malfunction in industrial installations. Joumal ofOccunational Accidents 4, 311-333.3. Schuffel, H. (1987). The automated shin's bridec: human error resistant? Soesterberg, The Netherlands: TNOInstitic for Perception.4. Wagenaar. W.A Groeneweg, J. (1987). Accider-tsat sea. .ultiple causes and impossible consequences.International Journal of Man-Machine Studies 22, 587-598.NATO UNCLASSIFIED1 14 -