Human Factor Engineering applies human factors knowledge to the design and construction of systems to ensure they optimise the human contribution while minimising the potential for human error.
It is applied to the design of work systems, workplaces and products, with the following objectives:
1. To increase the operational performance, safety, health and comfort of the work system
2. To reduce the likelihood of or prevent human errors and/or limit the consequences
3. To enhance the productivity of human efforts
4. To enhance overall system performance by improving the ease and efficiency of use
5. To incorporate user knowledge in the design of the system/product to satisfy the needs of the operating population. |
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A driving philosophy behind the application of human factor engineering is that strong operational performance starts with good design and that an understanding of what constitutes good design requires a detailed knowledge of how humans interact within the work system.
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The key processes
It should be initiated in the SELECT phase of projects. The figure below summarises the activities to be conducted in each of the SELECT, DEFINE and EXECUTE phases of the project lifecycle.
Please refer to DEP 30.00.60.10 (HFE in Projects) for more information.
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