Error Precursors

[Rennhack]

Error Precursors

• Task Demands
  • Time pressure (in a hurry)
  • Simultaneous, multiple tasks
  • Unclear goals, roles, or responsibilities
  • Lack of or unclear standards
  • Interdisciplinary work
  • Complex / High information flow
• Work Environment
  • Distractions / Interruptions
  • Changes / Departure from routine
  • Confusing displays / control
  • Work - around
  • Unexpected equipment conditions
  • Back shift or recent shift change
• Individual Capabilities
  • Unfamiliarity with task
  • Lack of knowledge (faulty mental model)
  • Lack of proficiency; inexperience
  • Overzealousness for safety critical task
  • Illness or fatigue
  • Lack of big picture
• Human Nature
  • Stress
  • Habit patterns
  • Assumptions
  • Complacency / over confidence
  • Inaccurate risk perception
  • Communication shortcuts

[Rennhack]

Don't let these error precursors happen to you.  Work safe this outage season!

[Carolina Jethro]

WOW! Are you like running for some kind of office or something?  

[SloGlo]

ya know sumtin?  iffen i could eliminate half of these precursors in each category, then i wouldn't have a job 'cause they replace me with someone showing potential at micky dee's.

[DainJer]

man...seems just a few days ago someone was showing me those....wait! it was just a few days ago...
Chaos = Cash