Human Factors that Increase the Likelihood of Error (H-FILES)

Human Factors that Increase the Likelihood of Error (H-FILES) also contribute to the Loss of Situational Awareness (SA). 

The H-FILES may seem obvious but past incidents have demonstrated how difficult they are to manage.  The aim of this series is to create awareness and provide controls or countermeasures to address the H-FILES. It consists of webinars and custom videos. We then use the REC Model to discuss each factor: Recognize, Evaluate, and Control. 

Situational Awareness Framework

The 3 Models below form the Framework of the 7 Safety Habits for Life.

The 1st Model entitled 7 Safety Habits for Life outlines the safety knowledge needed to protect yourself and your team. The goal is to create common knowledge and a common mindset. 

The 2nd Model Situational Awareness is the 7th Habit. It outlines the 5 Step SA Model and includes Situational Awareness at the individual and team level. 

The 3rd Model H-FILES (Human Factors that Increase the Likelihood of Error) contribute to the Loss of Situational Awareness.  These factors undermine the strategy outlined in models 1 & 2. 

Model 1

7 Safety Habits for Life

Individual / Team – Knowledge 

  1. Think Safety’s HARD
  2. Wear the Gear
  3. Avoid the Shortcuts
  4. Send the Message
  5. Support the Team
  6. Recognize the Blame Game
  7. Situational Awareness 

Model 2

Situational Awareness 

The 7th Habit SA – Process

  1.  Observe
  2.  Process
  3.  Plan
  4.  Decide
  5.  Act 

Model 3

H-FILES

The Loss of  SA

  1. Awareness
  2. Pace
  3. Stress
  4. Focus
  5. Multi-tasking 
  6. Communication
  7. Distraction
  8. Frustration
  9. Fatigue
  10. Confidence 

Using the Framework

The idea behind the models is to create a cognitive aid, support training, and promote the application of the concepts.

1. Learn the 7 Safety Habits and apply them on and off the job. The 7 Safety Habits create a universal level of safety knowledge. A framework to discuss and promote the safety management system (traditional safety and human error). (See 7 Safety Habits page for additional information)

2. Develop your Situational Awareness (SA) skills using the 5 Step Process above. Once again the idea is to apply the concepts on and off the job. (See situational Awareness page for additional information)

3. The H-FILES disc outline 10 human factors that increase the likelihood of error and the loss of situational awareness. Using the REC Model we evaluate each factor and establish controls, helping to improve safety performance and culture.    

Webinar & Video

Situational Awareness (SA)

The 7th Habit Situational Awareness

This video/webinar series considers awareness leading to a high level of situational awareness. 

See the Situational Awareness page for additional information. 

 

 

The Frustration Factor 

Human Factor #8 Frustration (Loss of Situational Awareness)

This webinar/video series applies the REC Model to Frustration. Recognize Evaluate & Control. 

See the Frustration Factor page for additional information. 

 

 

Distraction

Human Factor # 7. (Loss of Situational Awareness) 

How does distraction impact you?

How does distraction impact your team?

How long does it take to recover when your distracted? 

 

 

Pressure & Pace

Human Factor # 2. Pace & Pressure

The REC Model

Recognize

Evaluate

Control

 

Flash Video Clips

Flash Video Clips are designed to be viewed on internet monitors. The series focuses on the Loss of  Situational Awareness. 

Pace & Pressure

This 30-second clip is designed to be used on an internal monitor or TV. 

This clip highlights the impact of pace & pressure on Situational Awareness.