Reducing error and influencing behaviour (HSG48)

About this document

Issued by the Health and Safety Executive, this guidance document focuses on the impact of human factors on workplace health and safety, providing practical strategies for identifying, assessing, and controlling risks associated with human error and behavior. It includes case studies and emphasizes the importance of understanding how organizational and individual characteristics influence safety outcomes.

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• ["human factors","workplace health and safety","risk assessment","human error","employee wellbeing","safety management","case studies","ergonomic design","safety climate","communication in safety","stress management","training and procedures"]