Human Error Classification Systems - 3
u Meister’s (1971) Types of Failures
u Based on where the error originates.
l Operating error:
u System is not operated according to intended procedure.
l Design Error:
u Designer does not take into account human abilities.
l Manufacturing Error:
u System is not built according to design.
l Installation and Maintenance Errors
u System is not installed or maintained correctly.
u Scary how common these are.