Human Factors and Error Flashcards
1
Q
What are workplace considerations that need to happen?
A
Mental health
Stress in the workplace
Ergonomics & anthropometrics
2
Q
What is ergonomics?
A
Designing things to make human interaction efficient and safe
3
Q
What is anthropometrics?
A
The study of human body measurements
4
Q
What are key factors for workplace design?
A
Safety
Productivity
Comfort
5
Q
What are common causes of human error?
A
Insufficient training
Fatigue
Workload
Stress
Poorly designed work environment
6
Q
What are ways to reduce human error?
A
Train and check on employees
Make working conditions pleasant
Regular breaks and enforced holidays
Listen to and value employee views
Automation
