Back to Basics: We’re Only Human
Back to Basics: We’re Only Human
Identifying suitable corrective actions for human error
- Publication:
- Quality Progress
- Date:
- January 2026
- Issue:
- Volume 59 Issue 1
- Pages:
- pp. 56
- Author(s):
- Barsalou, Matthew
- Organization(s):
- Automotive industry
Abstract
Corrective action should be taken after a failure’s cause has been identified and confirmed. Common corrective actions include redesigning a component, changing tooling more often and improving monitoring. Identifying a suitable corrective action may be more complicated when the root cause is human error. In cases of human error, it is critical to consider what part of the process allowed a person to make the mistake.