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Table 2 Probability of human error according to expert viewpoints in the framework of the HFACS method

From: Human reliability analysis in maintenance team of power transmission system protection

Error Level

Error Category

Error Subcategory

Viewpoint of personnel

Unsafe acts

errors

Skill-based error

occasional

Decision error

occasional

Perceptual error

 

violations

Routine violation

occasional

Exceptional violation

very low

Preconditions for unsafe acts

Operator Conditions

Adverse mental state

occasional

Adverse physiological state

occasional

Physical/mental limitations

 

Individual factors

Communication coordination and planning

occasional

Fitness for duty

 

Environmental factors

Physical environment

occasional

Technological environment

 

Unsafe supervision

Inadequate supervision

 

occasional

Planned inappropriate operations

 

occasional

Failed to correct a known problem

 

occasional

Supervisory violation

 

very low

Organizational influences

Resource management

human resources

occasional

Funds

probable

Equipment resources/facilities

occasional

Organizational climate

Structure

occasional

Culture

occasional

Politics

occasional

Organizational process

operation

occasional

methods

occasional