Careful consideration of Human Factors are essential for both safe and effective performance no matter the industry. So much so that poor Human Factors have been identified as the most common cause of catastrophic accidents in the Energy sector. Human Factors refer to those factors which influence performance.
Factors which impact the individuals or groups completing tasks. This may include their competency, attitude or beliefs. Organisations may also be interested in Fatigue and Stress Management as if ignored these will have a detrimental impact on the workforce.
Factors related to the work which is being completed or requested. This may involve understanding of the Working Environment and any documentation etc which may be being followed.
Considerations of the wider placement of the work in relation to the organisation. How is the work planned and how does the Safety Culture of the organisation support this.
Known by many names including SCTA or Human Reliability Analysis, this is a series of methods used to identify and address the impact of Human Factors in tasks.
Organisation Change is a common theme in any industry and brings with it a set of unique challenges. Our consultants are here to help! Whether it be changes to roles, staff moves or downsizing.
With consistently evolving worksites and job demands, it is vital that the impact of Human Factors not be ignored in the design of the environment. From critical locations such as Control Rooms, to more everyday office environments Human Factors influences how people work.
Fatigue and its impact pose a threat to all industries. It is vital that organisations account for this and manage it throughout their workforce. Using our unique Fatigue Assessment Tool we can provide an accurate overview of where the problem lies and how to address this.
It is essential that any documentation being used during a task is written with a good understanding at its core. Our consultants are able to provide support in the creation, review and update of procedures, method statements and risk assessments.
Many widely used incident investigation methods fail to adequately delve into the Human Factors root causes. We are experienced in a number of Human Factors specific methodologies including STEP and ACCI map. Additionally our consultants can also assist with interview technique and promoting general investigation best practice.
Cultural change, through the lens of managing risk, within an organisation starts at the very top. We work expeditiously with company Boards, to help understand their organisational DNA. We use mixed methods research to evaluate their commitment to Growing, Developing, Functioning and Reproducing good habits with their people. This enables our team to gauge a baseline as to where their strengths lie and evaluate where opportunities for improvement exist.
There are many topics and areas within the Human Factors discipline, which can make knowing where to start difficult. Our consultants can help you to clearly identify where to focus resources and how to get started.
We are able to offer tailored support dependent on the current needs of the organisation. Get in touch to see how our consultants may be able to help you.
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