What is Human Factors and why is it Important?
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Category Complex Systems, Safety Professionals, Control Operators, design process
Deadline: March 12, 2019 | Date: March 13, 2019
Venue/Country: Online, U.S.A
Updated: 2019-01-31 18:20:30 (GMT+9)
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OverviewThis webinar is tailored to provide an overview of human factors and the benefits of applying human factors within the design process and ongoing system operations.Human Factors can be classified into three areas:ErgonomicsHuman PerformanceOrganizational cultureHowever, the truth is that there is significant overlap between these three. Human Factors concerns the interface within a system between the human operator and other system elements.The purpose of human factors is to analyse and, if appropriate, modify system elements in order to support safe and effective achievement of system goals.System elements include for example:Working environmentTools and equipmentProceduresOrganisational structureWhy should you AttendHuman Factors is now a globally recognized discipline and, in many jurisdictions, it is a requirement to demonstrate that it has been considered as part of design and operation of new systems.The purpose of this webinar is to provide an overview of the basics of human factors in that you'll be able to:Understand the definition and scope of human factorsRecognize the benefits of user centred designIdentify opportunities where HF may improve current processes and designsDiscuss the regulatory environment in several jurisdictionsAreas Covered in the SessionWhat is human factors?What is covered by human factors?What is the purpose of human factors?Examples of where human factors has not been considered within the design processIntegration of human factors within the design processWho Will BenefitStrategic and Operational Decision Makers within Complex SystemsEngineers involved in the Development of control SystemsControl Operators within Complex SystemsSafety ProfessionalsSpeaker ProfileBen Woodcock is a Human Factors Consultant with over 20 years’ experience of applying his discipline across several industries, including Rail and Transportation, Energy and Defense. He has operated within several countries including the UK, USA, Canada and UAE. He is currently the Project Delivery Director at SNC Lavalin’s Rail and Transit Division, based in Calgary, Canada.
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