Human Factors Analysis
Human Factors Analysis and Classification System — HFACS Human Factors Analysis — and its structured application through frameworks such as the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System — examines the human, organisational, and environmental factors that contribute to errors, accidents, and performance failures in complex
Overview
work systems. Originating in aviation safety research and adapted for use across healthcare, manufacturing, rail, and other high -consequence industries, human factors analysis goes beyond individual behaviour to examine how task design, workload, training, communication, organisational culture, and physical environment interact to produce safe or unsafe outcomes. In ergonomics, human factors analysis informs workstation and task desi gn, error -proofing, interface design, and the development of safer work systems.