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Human factors framework

Leadership and management

  • Leadership
  • Maintenance of standards
  • Planning and preparation
  • Workload management
  • Authority and assertiveness

Teamwork and cooperation

  • Team building/maintenance
  • Support of others
  • Understanding team needs
  • Conflict solving
  • Exchanging information

Problem solving and decision making

  • Problem identification
  • Option generation
  • Risk assessment
  • Outcome review

Situation awareness

  • Notice
  • Understand
  • Think ahead

Environment

  • Type
  • Utilisation/optimisation
  • Distractions
  • Systems accessibility/usability

Last reviewed: 16 September 2021

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