Human Performance, Error Precursors and the Tool Kit

Abstract

Electrical safety programs involve people and their performance determines the success of the task or job. The human performance elements are constantly in motion during the work evolution which affects the safety of the individual, fellow workers and reputation of the company.Human performance issues affect each electrical worker and employee. These human performance issues are the basis of a safety culture which has a foundation of fundamentals and builds upward. When the Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools are internalized into the daily duties to begin a task and they are propagated throughout an organization then employees have an edge. The edge they have is identifying human performance traps through heightened awareness. This leads to a higher mental and visual acuity to identify hazards.The opportunity to learn and implement Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools into an electrical safety program will develop a culture of increased safety compliance, safe work practices, and improved teamwork. Training and developing human performance skills is the greatest investment for an improved work culture shift which develops electrical safety leaders.