The Human Factor and Its Relationship with Human Error: Incidence of Workers’ Thoughts, Attitudes, and Aptitudes on Psychosocial Risks in the Industrial Sector.
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https://doi.org/10.70577/asce.v5i2.975Keywords:
Human Factor; Psychosocial Risks; Human Error; Occupational Safety; Prevention.Abstract
This study examines the influence of the human factor on the emergence of psychosocial risks in the industrial sector, focusing on workers’ thoughts, attitudes, and aptitudes. From this perspective, the study aims to understand how these elements influence the occurrence of human error and, consequently, impact occupational safety and health conditions. It is based on the premise that worker behavior is not isolated, but rather shaped by multiple internal and external factors that affect performance within the workplace.
The research is conducted under a quantitative, correlational approach, using previously validated instruments that allow the identification and measurement of exposure levels to psychosocial factors in the work environment. Based on the data collected, the study seeks to establish a clear profile of the worker, as well as to identify the most relevant risks and their relationship with human behavior within organizational settings.
Furthermore, the study highlights the need to implement preventive measures aimed at strengthening key competencies such as emotional intelligence, stress management, and the improvement of organizational conditions. In this regard, it emphasizes the importance of promoting healthier work environments, where employee well-being is considered a central component of organizational management.
Consequently, the effective management of the human factor emerges as a key element in the prevention of occupational risks, not only due to its impact on safety, but also because of its contribution to sustainable development and organizational strengthening.
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