The impact of Human Factors and responsibility are becoming more important in times of a blame culture and low economies; recent devastating failures and increasing world media coverage have led to more emphasis being placed on the effect that human factors can have on not only business & economic performance but also safety.

Can a single engineer be responsible for a breakdown in production? Who carries the responsibility for the project – the manager, the director, the workforce?  Organisational structure and management may place the accountability with a senior executive – but every engineer works together the make the project a success.

By applying what is known about human capabilities and limitations to the design of products, processes, systems, and work environments, Human Factors can be used to ensure engineering successes.  Focusing on how people interact with tasks, machines, and the environment with the consideration that humans have limitations and capabilities, engineers can evaluate all human interactions to work towards a successful project.

This one-day seminar looks to explore the techniques that can be used to improve human performance, interactions and promote successful engineering projects. Delegates will be provided with practical guidance – via case studies - to improve the effect of Human Factors, improve business performance as well as the influence human factor policies.

Speakers from industry will illustrate examples of good practice and provide solutions to reduce the impacts of human error. Revisiting, with examples, the basic principles of Human Factors; outlining methods and how to apply them; provided guidance in how to engage Human Factors in engineering, for the whole product lifecycle.