Complex, high-risk systems: Is man the weakest link in the chain?
Accidents in complex, high-risk systems such as chemical plants, nuclear power stations, space, aviation or shipping can rarely be attributed to one single cause.
They are usually the result of a combination of human, technical, organisational and environmental factors. This study attempts to shed more light on the significance of the “human factor” and explain the role of man’s interaction with technology, systems and the environment.
