Human factors are a major component of the causes of accidents in the workplace.It is currently recognised that human and organisational factors are the cause of accidents. It is also noted that construction companies account for fatal accidents in Uk. It is necessary to have an understanding of the role of human factors in accidents, models of accident causation places superficial emphasis on human factors and human factors were depicted as a linked to error occurring in the immediate sequence of events leading to the accident
Memory lapses (including forgetting a step in the work process or a safety measure) Impaired judgment or reduced reasoning power. Inattention or distraction. Delayed or false sensation of the sensory organs. Lack of competence and experience.
