A methodology for assessing safety programs targeting human error in aviation

International Journal of Aviation Psychology

Volumn 19, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 252-269

  Shappell, Scott ^a   Wiegmann, Douglas ^b  

^a Clemson University   (United States)

^b Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium   (United States)

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EID: 70449571002     PISSN: 10508414     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10508410902983904     Document Type: Article

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