safetydesign

Safety Design

Design systems that are fit for purpose

jigsawThe human factor is consistently identified as one of the major contributors to accidents and incidents within the Aviation, Rail, Oil & Gas and Health care industries. This is not surprising given that human operators are a central part of the control,  monitoring and maintenance of  complex systems.

Failure to recognise the Human Factor can lead to increased numbers of near misses, safety incidents and accidents. Recognising the human element of the system during design, development and operation leads to safer performance and optimised reliability, productivity, and smooth technology implementations all of which can save your business money.

Human Factors Connection Ltd can supply expertise at all stages of project delivery from initial concept design, through design and implementation to operational service. We have experience in the design of control centres and complex safety critical systems which are used by wide a range of staff with different needs and requirements and operating in different environments.

Adopting a User Centred Design approach we ensure that the design process focuses on the human user’s capabilities and needs, supports situation awareness and minimises workload, whilst accommodating technical contrasts and meeting the needs of the business.

Working in close collaboration with Project staff and Users and the application of proven human factors techniques such as requirements analysis, task and workload analysis, user trials and ergonomics best practice we can offer innovative and pragmatic solutions which will optimise the human contribution and help ensure compliance with legislation and international standards.

Benefits

  • Sources of risk (e.g. human error) are identified early during system development and effective mitigations are applied to ensure that the technology is fit for purpose when it enters operational use.
  • The environment and layout of workstations will promote team communication and coordination and good situation awareness.
  • Compliance with legislation and International standards such as ISO 9241 and 11064.
  • A system which will be usable. All stakeholders will have confidence that the new technology will be safe and effective.