The contributions of human factors on human error in Malaysia aviation maintenance industries

International Conference on Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering 2017

航空航天工程;机械制造

Padil, H.^1 ; Said, M.N.^1 ; Azizan, A.^1

Universiti Kuala Lumpur-Malaysia, Institute of Aviation Technology, Lot 2891 Jalan Jenderam Hulu, Dengkil, Selangor

43800, Malaysia^1

关键词: Aviation maintenance;    Constant pressures;    Organizational factors;    Positive impacts;    Primary objective;    Safety performance;    Structural equation modelling (SEM);    Structural relationship;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/370/1/012035/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1757-899X/370/1/012035

学科分类：航空航天科学

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

Aviation maintenance is a multitasking activity in which individuals perform varied tasks under constant pressure to meet deadlines as well as challenging work conditions. These situational characteristics combined with human factors can lead to various types of human related errors. The primary objective of this research is to develop a structural relationship model that incorporates human factors, organizational factors, and their impact on human errors in aviation maintenance. Towards that end, a questionnaire was developed which was administered to Malaysian aviation maintenance professionals. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach was used in this study utilizing AMOS software. Results showed that there were a significant relationship of human factors on human errors and were tested in the model. Human factors had a partial effect on organizational factors while organizational factors had a direct and positive impact on human errors. It was also revealed that organizational factors contributed to human errors when coupled with human factors construct. This study has contributed to the advancement of knowledge on human factors effecting safety and has provided guidelines for improving human factors performance relating to aviation maintenance activities and could be used as a reference for improving safety performance in the Malaysian aviation maintenance companies.