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Foreword
by Martin Bromiley I do human factors. As an airline pilot, I sit at the front of an aircraft that passes through the upper atmosphere at close to the speed of sound. My immediate thoughts are about 100 miles ahead. … Continue reading
Chapter 26: Human Factors and Ergonomics in the Construction and Demolition Industry: A Dynamic and Diverse Environment
by Daniel Hummerdal and Stuart Shirreff Practitioner summary This chapter outlines dimensions that may be relatively unique to the construction and demolition industries. Each aspect provides a challenge and an opportunity where HF/E practitioners can make a difference in these … Continue reading
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Tagged construction, demolition, methods, risk management, safety, safety reporting
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Chapter 18: Human Factors and Ergonomics Practice in the Nuclear Industry: Helping to Deliver Safety in a High-Hazard Industry
by Clare Pollard Practitioner summary The application of human factors/ergonomics (HF/E) in the nuclear industry provides practitioners with opportunities to design systems and processes, whilst ensuring the safety of workers and the public. There are multiple features that make the … Continue reading
Chapter 17: Human Factors and Ergonomics Practice in the Oil and Gas Industry: Contributions to Design and Operations
by Rob W. Miles and Ian Randle Practitioner summary Oil and gas installations are particularly hazardous both for personnel and the environment. The oil and gas industry has traditionally relied upon generic human factors and ergonomics (HF/E) standards for equipment … Continue reading
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Tagged accidents, capital projects, design, oil and gas, operational safety, safety
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Chapter 16: Human Factors Practice in Military Aviation: On Time and On Target
by Ben Cook and Ryan Cooper Practitioner summary The tactical application of human factors (HF) in a military aviation context presents practitioners with an array of challenges and opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness and safety outcomes. Military commanders require pragmatic, … Continue reading
Chapter 14: Human Factors/Ergonomics Practice in the Rail Industry: The Right Way, the Wrong Way and the Railway
by Ben O’Flanagan and Graham Seeley Practitioner summary The rail industry offers huge potential for the practical application of human factors/ergonomics (HF/E) to support human-centred design, to improve human performance and to help shift mindsets away from ‘blame and … Continue reading
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Tagged 'human error', accidents, automation, crew resource management, human factors integration, infrastructure, just culture, legislation, non-technical skills, operational safety, rail, resilience, safety, safety management, safety reporting, standards, technology
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Human Factors and Ergonomics in Practice 