Research Article

Estimating the Influence of Improper Workplace Environment on Human Error: Posterior Predictive Analysis

Table 1

Influence (probability increase) of root nodes on unsafe behavior.

PSFInsufficient maintenance (K1)Inadequate quality control (K2)Improper management (K3)Improper design (K4)

P(X1|PSF = no)6.08%3.34%6.10%6.07%
P(X1|PSF = yes)7.08%16.14%6.10%10.91%
PI16.4%383.1%0.00%79.6%

PI (probability increase) = [P(X1|PSF = yes) − P(X1|PSF = no)]/P(X1|PSF = no).