Understanding Human Error in Mine Safety

By: Geoff Simpson, Tim Horberry

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Hardcover | 12 October 2009 | Edition Number 1

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176 Pages

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23.4 x 15.6 x 1.6

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The consideration of human factors issues is vital to the mining industry. As in other safety-critical domains, human performance problems constitute a significant threat to system safety, making the study of human factors an important field for improving safety in mining operations.

The primary purpose of this book is to provide the reader with a much-needed overview of human factors within the mining industry, in particular to understand the role of human error in mine safety, explaining contemporary risk management and safety systems approaches. The approach taken is multidisciplinary and holistic, based on a model of the systems of work in the mining industry domain. The ingredients in this model include individual operators, groups/teams, technology/equipment, work organisation and the physical environment.

Throughout the book, topics such as human error and safety management are covered through the use of real examples and case studies, allowing the reader to see the practical significance of the material presented while making the text rigorous, useful and enjoyable. Understanding Human Error in Mine Safety is written for professionals in the field, researchers and students of mining engineering, safety or human factors.

Industry Reviews

'Understanding Human Error in Mine Safety makes an excellent contribution to the growing efforts by mining industry professionals around the world to address the complex issues of human factors, human behaviour and leadership, in improving mine safety. It provides a accessible precis of current knowledge and experience in the field. I recommend it to line managers on mines and to all those who design equipment or engineer systems that are used in mining.' Alex du Plessis, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa 'This book looks at human error specifically within the mining industry outlining the importance of considering error in accident causation, theories behind human error and means of prevention. What makes the book stand out is that it is full of real life examples taken from the authors' extensive experience in the subject area backing up each of the underlying causation issues identified. The result is a great practical introduction and guide to the subject that would benefit practitioners and students alike.' Patrick J Foster, Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter, UK 'Throughout this book there are some excellent figures and in-depth analysis of previous disasters. It should certainly be of value to the authors' intended audience - and many more who will undoubtedly find much of it fascinating reading.' RoSPA Occupational Safety & Health Journal, April 2011

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