A Life in Error: From Little Slips to Big Disasters James Reason's English-language printed book provides professionals with insight into cognitive psychology and human error. The work is of interest to everyone involved with safety and the prevention of unsafe situations.
In this book, James Reason describes his 40-year research journey into the nature and variations of human error, beginning with an anecdote about a distracted action from the 1970s. He offers an in-depth analysis of both small slips and major accidents, from a unique combination of individual cognitive psychology and broader organizational and systems theories.
Key points:
- Analysis of human errors and slips
- Insights from cognitive psychology
- Explanation of unsafe actions and latent conditions
- Application to various major accidents
- Relevance for safety professionals and academics
This study book is essential for anyone interested in the psychology behind mistakes and the causes of unsafe behavior within complex systems.