Human errors: A review

Abstract This paper briefly reviews human errors in engineering systems. Definitions for human reliability and human errors are presented. Consequences and causes of human errors are discussed. Historical developments in human reliability are briefly described. Breakdowns of human errors are given. Human error prevention and reduction methods are discussed along with human reliability data banks. In particular, Data Store and Operational Recording and Data System (OPREDS) are described. Human errors in structures and computer systems are discussed. Error rates for selected tasks are presented.