Human error

Introduction

Human error is often cited as the cause of accidents, when all other factors have been eliminated. However, this does not mean that human error should be considered a final or vague explanation. It can be studied and understood using scientific methods. In fact, today, there is considerable interest in the study of human error[1]. The aim of this article is to describe human error and its relationship to occupational accidents.

Definition of human error

It is very difficult to provide a clear definition of human error[2] as it is often the result of a complicated sequence of events and therefore an elusive phenomenon to analyse.…