Human Factors 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 reduce the likelihood of or prevent human errors
2.To increase the operational performance, safety, health and comfort of the work system
3.To enhance the productivity of human efforts
4.To enhance overall system performance by improving the ease and efficiency of use
5.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. Benefits of a proper integration of HFE in projects include:
- A reduction in CAPEX and OPEX
- A reduction in the need for re-work during or after construction
- Improvements in HSE performance and reduced operational HSE risk.
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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.
In PDO these human factors will be considered and applied during the early design stage of all new facilities projects where subtle changes to the design can have a huge impact on equipment usability and on your safety and health. For existing facilities, site visits to different PDO assets have been conducted by Technical Safety Engineers for the purpose of HFE review. Please refer to DEP 30.00.60.10 (HFE in Projects) for more information.
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