Human factors
Definition of human factors
"Human factors refer to environmental, organizational and job factors, and human and individual characteristics which influence behavior at work in a way which can affect health and safety. A simple way to view human factors is to think about three aspects: the job, the individual and the organization and how they impact people’s health and safety-related behavior."
(Health and Safety Executive, United Kingdom)
About us
Areas of work
Other areas of work
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Safer Primary Care
Reflect and prioritise the key knowledge gaps and challenges that surround the safety of primary care
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Reporting & Learning
WHO Draft Guidelines for Adverse Event Reporting and Learning Systems to improve the safety of patient care.
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International Classification for Patient Safety
Aiming to define, harmonize and group patient safety concepts into an internationally agreed classification.
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Reducing bloodstream infections
Preventing bloodstream infections from central line venous catheters.