Huma Flashcards

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What are the different types of human error?

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Human error can be grouped omission, commission, and extraneous errors. Omission errors are tasks which should have been performed but were not. commission errors are tasks which were done incorrectly. Extraneous errors occur when an individual performs a task that was not authorized

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What is the difference between an active error and latent error?

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An active error is an error that is committed by the person doing the work. a Latent error is one that comes from an administrative decision, a flaw in the system, or a culture that exist in a workplace. latent error may take a long time to be seen and usually show up as an active error that its roots in the latent error

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What are the different levels of consequences of human error?

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-Little or no effect
-Damage to equipment or hardware. The equipment or hardware can be replaced, but at a loss of time and financial setback
- Personal injury. Injury to an aviation mechanic, aircraft operator or passenger.
- Catastrophic damage (loss of life or loss of an aircraft)

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