Human errors in maintenance activities: An overview of some contributing factors and plans to mitigate their effects

This paper was intentionally designed to highlight the human as the aspects that lead to errors in maintenance practices.It is important to consider the human factor in maintenance activities in order to help minimize their errors and promote a safe working environment.In this regard, the maintenanc...

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Main Authors: Sasitharan, D., Mad Lazim, Halim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UUM College of Business 2016
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Online Access:http://repo.uum.edu.my/19190/1/JTOM%2011%201%202016%2027-37.pdf
http://repo.uum.edu.my/19190/
http://jtom.stmlportal.net/uncategorized/volume-11-number-1-july-2016/
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Summary:This paper was intentionally designed to highlight the human as the aspects that lead to errors in maintenance practices.It is important to consider the human factor in maintenance activities in order to help minimize their errors and promote a safe working environment.In this regard, the maintenance strategy versus maintenance practices has been acknowledged by many researchers as an excellent key consideration for human factors programme. Consequently, this paper will explain the important considerations on the factors that influence human errors in maintenance programs and provide suggestions to reduce these occurrences.