Human Factors - SM4 Safety Articles & Resources
Professionally Uncomfortable
Adapted from Dr. Kern’s column in Skies magazine I usually take great care not to talk about recent mishaps, and for good reason. Typically, emotions are high, and friends and…
Could Technology Be a Hindrance to Your Operation?
When Jim Lara had a new up-to-date avionics suite installed in his Baron last December, he faced a task even more daunting than selecting, installing and paying for the glass…
Take the Fight to the Enemy: Combating Human Error is Still Our Top Challenge
A few years back, after the publication of Blue Threat: Why to Err is Inhuman, I was interviewed on the topic of human error. With the rash of human error…
The True Meaning of Proficiency
I had been on an extended break from the Navy reserves to train with a new airline. When I got back to Navy flying, I flew two long, round-trip C-130T…
Just for You – What Is A “Just Culture”?
In many workplaces people are hesitant to take notice of, or speak up, about conditions that cry out for improvement.
Convergent Debrief Card
What is the Two Minute Debrief and why should I care? The two minute debrief was developed by Convergent Performance for the airline industry to restore the value and culture…
Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) Tools
Here are several links to tools and discussions related to Fatigue Risk Management. Included on the site is a “Return On Investment” (ROI) calculator. www.mxfatigue.com Here is a link to…
Professionalism Pledge
Convergent Performance, a veteran owned small business located in Colorado Springs, has made a bold proclamation in support of aviation safety by publicly stating they will lead a global effort…
From Where I Sit…We should never grow tired of dealing with fatigue
Fatigue: A battledress or uniform worn by military for use in combat as opposed to “display” dress or formal uniform worn at parades and functions. For ex-military pilots this definition of…
