The present invention relates generally to accident prevention, and more
specifically, to a method of, and system for training individuals which
reduces the frequency and/or severity of accident occurrences. The
invention provides a method of reducing the frequency of industrial
accidents comprising the steps of: determining the mental state of an
individual at the time of an accident or close call; classifying the
cause of the accident as being due to the individual being in one of four
hazardous mental states; identifying the state-to-error risk pattern; and
teaching the individual to effect critical error reduction techniques, to
avoid future occurrences of accidents. The invention also provides a
checklist outlining this methodology, for use in accident investigation.
