Guidance
NASA Human Factors Handbook (NASAHFACS)
NASA Human Factors Handbook (NASAHFACS)
- Open access
- Guidance
- Unknown
- Human FactorsIncident Investigation
- Human factorsIncident investigation
- Competence and training
Summary
This handbook explains NASA’s human-factors classification framework for mishap investigation. It sets out evidence gathering, checklist-based coding, impact weighting and graphical analysis for tracking and trending. Taxonomy definitions distinguish acts, preconditions, supervision and organisational influences, with guidance on investigator training and protection of sensitive information.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Incident investigation; accident investigation.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Summary
Defines NASA's Human Factors Analysis and Classification System taxonomy and guidance for coding human factors in mishap investigations.
Themes: human factors, incident investigation.