HFACS – Human Factor Based Incident Investigation System
A web-based platform designed to uncover and address human-centric causes behind safety incidents at manufacturing sites. Built on the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) framework, the tool helps safety investigators capture incident details, identify root causes using leading and lagging indicators, and propose corrective actions that are systematically tracked through completion.
Key Features
Incident Reporting And Tracking Across Facilities In A Centralized System.
HFACS-Based Analysis Using Indicators, Causes, And Sub-Causes To Identify Root Causes.
Corrective Action Management With Status Tracking (Open, In-Progress, Closed).
Interactive Dashboards Summarizing Key Metrics, Including:
- Percentage breakdown of corrective actions categorized by indicator type.
- Monthly comparison of reported vs. closed incidents.
- Investigator workload overview with overdue days highlighted.
User-Friendly Interface For Investigators To Quickly Log Incidents And Suggest Corrective Actions.
Impact & Benefits
Improved Root Cause Accuracy Through Structured HFACS Methodology.
Higher Accountability By Tracking Corrective Action Completion.
Enhanced Visibility Of Incident Trends Across Sites With Real-Time Dashboards.
Faster Incident Closure Rates With Proactive Monitoring Of Overdue Actions.
Stronger Safety Culture Through Data-Driven Insights Into Human Factor Causes.
Informed Decision-Making With Analytics Highlighting Recurring Human Factor Issues.
