Sasitharan, D. and Mad Lazim, Halim (2016) Human errors in maintenance activities: An overview of some contributing factors and plans to mitigate their effects. Journal of Technology and Operations Management, 11 (1). pp. 27-37. ISSN 1823-514X

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Workers, Maintenance, Human Errors, Safety performance
Subjects:	T Technology > TS Manufactures
Divisions:	School of Technology Management & Logistics
Depositing User:	Dr. Halim Mad Lazim
Date Deposited:	13 Nov 2016 01:25
Last Modified:	13 Nov 2016 01:25
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/19190

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