Human Error in Safety

Learn how and why people make mistakes, and how to design systems and workplaces that prevent them.

Course Overview:
According to the widely accepted Domino Theory of accident causation, unsafe acts contribute to 88% of incidents, while unsafe conditions account for 10%, and only 2% result from unforeseen circumstances. These numbers reveal a powerful truth: most accidents don’t happen by chance—they happen because we fail to recognize how small behavioral and system changes can prevent them.

This course goes beyond blame and focuses on understanding why errors occur. By exploring the psychological, organizational, and environmental factors that contribute to human mistakes, learners gain practical tools to recognize, predict, and prevent errors before they escalate into incidents

Duration:

2 daysOnline / Physical

What You’ll Learn:

• The science and psychology of human error
• Types of errors: slips, lapses, mistakes, and violations
• Human factors and cognitive limitations in the workplace
• Root cause analysis and error investigation methods
• Designing error-tolerant systems and safety barriers
• Strategies to build a just and safety-focused culture

Why Enroll Now:
Understanding human error is critical to improving safety, reducing costly incidents, and building better systems. From industrial operations to healthcare and transport, organizations increasingly seek professionals who can proactively manage risk by addressing human factors.

Key Benefits:
✅ Reduce workplace incidents through better design and awareness
✅ Strengthen incident investigations and preventive strategies
✅ Foster a culture of accountability without blame
✅ Improve your qualifications in safety, risk, or systems engineering

Ideal For:

• Safety and quality professionals
• Engineering and health sciences students
• Supervisors, auditors, and compliance officers
• HR and training coordinators

Training Format:
✅ Online or in-person delivery with interactive case studies
✅ Includes self-assessments and group activities
✅ Practical tools for immediate application

Certification:
🎓 Brimar Certificate in Human Error in Safety
A valuable credential for professionals in high-reliability and safety-critical industries