Key Questions
The following key questions are answered in this module:
What is a task analysis?
A task analysis is an evaluation of people doing a task, the environments in which they work, the physical and mental actions they perform, and the resources necessary to complete the task.
What environmental factors should be evaluated?
Both the physical and organizational environments should be evaluated. For example, the amount of light or noise, temperature, or time of day are physical factors and the company culture, time pressures, and crew dynamics are organizational factors that affect the performance of a task.
What are some example resources?
A resource is anything needed to successfully complete a task. This includes procedures, manuals, tools, PPE, or even the number of people needed.
What are the steps of a task analysis?
To perform a task analysis, state the purpose of the analysis, determine how the task should be done and compare that to how it is actually done, and then identify corrective actions to address the deficiencies.
How do you get information about how a task was actually done?
Investigation methods will vary. Interview people involved and have them explain what happened. If possible have them reenact what was done.