H i All ,

Dose any one knowor can recomend a training provider in the uk  who can deliver Accident incident traning in   HFACS (human factors analysis classification) for accident incident 

many thanks 

  chris 

Thanks Steve

i'm looking to train the safety team and some senior  management  in Accident and incident investgations 

so looking for a uk trainer ?

Hi Chris

HFACS is just a way of categorising incident causation to provide some level of standardisation of reporting across sectors such as aviation or process industries.

So, you can find the categories for some sectors for free.

So, rather than looking specifically for training that follows the HFACS classifications, why not broaden your search and find someon who will provide general awareness training in the principles of root cause investigation techniques?

So, if your delegates understand the principles of say "5Ys" or "fishbone analysis" they could identify that most incidents have multiple causes and realise that it is more important to identify the underlying causes than those close to the coal face - this is about finding the left hand "dominoes" or "barriers" which if dealt with will prevent more future incidents than dealing with e.g. "violations" by front line workers and supervisors.

Once your delegates can do that, it should be quite easy for them to then pick and choose whatever descriptor of cause you want to categorise it by whether using HFACS or any other proprietary method of categorisation.

So, as example, you could be looking for a course whose programme is based on the principles set out in HSE guidance HSG245 (free download).

You might then want to opt for one method of root cause analysis as your preferred way of doing things or train people with a number of options so that they can then decide which THEY feel more comfortable with.

P

Essentially what you are looking is  that  old favourite “Reducing Error and Influencing Behaviour” also know as HSG48 which is really asks the question why apparently intelligent people do stupid things, at least some of the time? It is not just about altering behaviours: it can also be about removing the human factor eg how to prevent  Skills based errors. No amount of training or motivation will stop a lapse or slip of action.   Similar people often do stupid things because everybody else does stupid things and it is custom and practice. That has to be dealt with at an organisational level  trying to change the culture through for example positive leadership. I have attended training led by Tim Marsh on that subject.   I have looked at some of the stuff about HFACS and a lot of it particularly  that stuff coming from the US seems to be about changing the individual rather changing the culture.