By understanding and addressing human factors, organizations can significantly reduce risks and enhance safety. This integration ensures that systems are designed with the user in mind, controls are practical and effective, and continuous improvement is based on real-world human performance data.
Introduction
By fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring effective HF training, EASA Part 145 organizations can significantly enhance their safety performance, mitigate risks, and create a work environment where safety is a shared priority and a fundamental value.
Introduction
After completing an initial hazard analysis, the focus shifts to determining appropriate measures to eliminate, mitigate, or control the identified risks.
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In an EASA Part 145 organization, the integration of human factors and SMS is critical to enhancing safety and operational performance.
By understanding the relationship between human factors and SMS, organizations can develop targeted training programs and best practices that address the root causes of human error and promote a proactive safety culture.
This holistic approach ensures that human factors are considered in all aspects of safety management, leading to stronger safety
Human factors encompass a range of elements that affect human performance in the workplace, including psychological, physiological, and social influences. In the context of aviation maintenance, these factors can significantly impact safety and operational efficiency.
A fundamental aspect of psychology that is highly relevant in aviation human factors training is the understanding that many fundamental beliefs individuals hold are deeply rooted in core human values and the intrinsic need to feel in control.
This need for control starts from childhood and evolves as we grow, influencing how we interact with the world and manage various situations.
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Introduction
In the context of European aviation organizations, ensuring that airport and airline employees meet their legal obligations regarding security is a complex challenge, influenced by a multifaceted regulatory landscape.
- Employees working within the European aviation sector are subject to these regulations, which dictate their responsibilities in maintaining the security of aviation operations.
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Introduction Evaluating an Operating and Support Hazard Analysis
The O&SHA identifies hazards/risks occurring during the use of the system. It encompasses operating the system (primarily procedural aspects) and the support functions (e.g., maintenance, servicing, overhaul, facilities, equipment, training) that go along with operating the system.
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Practical Considerations TNA
For the purpose of identifying the specific elements constituting the training course, it is acceptable to use a filtering method based on criteria such as:
>> Frequency of the task;
>> Human factor issues associated to the task;
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Aviation Safety and System Reliability both sit at the forefront of our aviation system having the highest priority. To enable a high level of safety typically requires strong regulations that demonstrate ICAO compliance and organizational competence to ensure that the regulatory environment is understood and followed
Introduction
It is mandatory for European CAMO Staff to receive Safety & Human Factors Training with the Initial Training to be completed before September 2021
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Introduction
On July 6, 1996, a McDonnell Douglas MD-88 equipped with Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 turbofan engines was on takeoff roll from Runway 17 at Pensacola when it experienced an uncontained, catastrophic turbine engine failure that caused debris from the front compressor hub of the number one left engine to penetrate the left aft fuselage. The impact left two passengers dead and two severely injured; the two dead were a mother and son. The pilot aborted takeoff, and the airplane stopped on the runway.
The NTSB determined the most probable cause of the accident was a fracture in the left engine's front compressor fan hub, which resulted from the failure of the airline's fluorescent penetrant inspection process to detect a potentially dangerous crack in the fan that originated from the engine's initial manufacture.
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Introduction
For many people in aviation today, the events of Eastern Airlines Flight 855 are long forgotten; however, the memory does live on, and on this fateful day, many lives were saved thanks to the calm and professional approach of the pilots.
What happened?
On May 5, 1983, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, registration N334EA, en route from Miami International Airport to Nassau International Airport, experienced the loss of all three engines near Miami, Florida. Following a decision to return to Miami.
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Introduction
It is important to ensure that all employees are aware of how to act in the event of a workplace emergency. Whilst not every person needs to be qualified as a fire marshal or Emergency First Aid Responder, it is important that a number of employees are "highly trained" and all employees have a general awareness of all potential emergencies and how to proceed.
All employees should understand what constitutes an emergency or disaster at the workplace.
Additionally, to understand:
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Introduction to Hazards & Risk
Hazard: Consider that a hazard has the potential to disrupt or cause harm in some way; this does not in any way mean that it will; simply, it can.
Risk: When we look at risk, we are trying to determine how great our exposure to the perceived hazard is. So risk is subjective, and the more effective the risk analysis and mitigation process, the less likely we are to suffer the consequences of a "hazard.”
Reality Check 1 - Maintenance professionals are, of course, humans and therefore prone to human error. Therefore acceptance of vulnerability and potential exposure is the first step in taking responsibility and avoiding risk-taking behaviours.
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Introduction
Aircraft certifications are made within the framework of an organisation approval, part of which lays on the organisation the need to ensure currency – but it is not a one-sided story because the certifying staff also has a responsibility to remain current, which means up to date with developments and changes to either the regulations or approved data that is driving the task.
Aircraft maintenance technicians typically undertake a significant basic training program that provides them with the knowledge and competence to enable them to become aircraft mechanics.
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Introduction to Work Logging and Recording
Maybe the description belies the importance of the subject; however, the reality is that correctly recording work that has been carried out as well as how we document and hand over any outstanding tasks is of significant importance and creates multiple human factor exposures.
Inadequate recording of work carried out has been cited as a contributing factor in several incidents.
Every Picture Tells a Story!
Sure, but sometimes there is a story behind the story.
Turns out the Captain had a very hairy landing (maybe wake turbulence from a departing aircraft) but in any event, he believed it was normal.
Basically the Cowl of this huge 55,000 pounds thrust engine “kissed” the ground.
Unfortunately, the Engineer missed this during his walk around!
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What do we mean by complex systems?
Essentially, all large modern aircraft can be described as complex systems. But this is just the beginning because integrated organisations are also in themselves complicated systems and the combination of both together creates multiple exposures within the realm of Human Factor related errors, incidents & accidents.
Engaging with Complex Systems
Within the aircraft environment, a simple system should cause no problems in itself, with engineers being trained and possessing the appropriate competence to fully engage with the challenge of addressing the various problems.
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What are Repetitive Tasks?
When we talk about “repetitive tasks," we mean tasks that are performed several times during a shift (a daily check or transit check, for example). There are more mundane tasks, for example, checking aircraft life jackets. What happens physiologically is that as a person becomes complacent, his alertness decreases along with his performance.
Repetitive tasks are essential tasks that require a low level of mental acuity. Such tasks can quickly become tedious and therefore induce a low level of arousal within the worker.
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Introduction
Any pressure we feel can lead to stress, and stress can lead to human error. Current minimum turn-around times place additional pressure on maintenance staff and create a challenge for any defects that are found and the steps that need to be taken.
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