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Human Error: A Concept AnalysisHuman error is the subject of research in almost every industry and profession of our times. This term is part of our daily language and intuitively understood by most people however, it would be premature to assume that everyone's understanding of human error s the same. For example, human error is used to describe the outcome or consequence of human action, the causal factor of an accident, deliberate violations,a nd the actual action taken by a human being. As a result, researchers rarely agree on the either a specific definition or how to prevent human error. The purpose of this article is to explore the specific concept of human error using Concept Analysis as described by Walker and Avant (1995). The concept of human error is examined as currently used in the literature of a variety of industries and professions. Defining attributes and examples of model, borderline, and contrary cases are described. The antecedents and consequences of human error are also discussed and a definition of human error is offered.
Document ID
20070022530
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Hansen, Frederick D.
(Oklahoma State Univ. Tulsa, OK, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2007
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Air Transportation, Volume 11, No. 3
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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