Human Factors Engineering
 

Human factors engineering is all about designing systems that make it easy for humans to operate properly and difficult for them to make errors. Human factors engineers bring to the systems performance engineering team a focus on user-centered design - the idea that technology should be designed to meet human capabilities, limitations, and preferences, rather than forcing humans to adapt to the technology. They also bring methodologies and techniques from behavioral, social, and cognitive sciences that provide the technical basis for effective human performance engineering. Concord's human factors engineering services include:
  • Comprehensive human factors design review of your facility

  • Corporate human factors engineering guidelines and programs

  • Human factors into PHA and other process safety activities

  • Human factors evaluation for pipeline and natural gas systems

  • Human factors assessments in root cause and incident analysis

  • Usability testing for web sites, software applications, control/display interfaces, and procedures.

  • Resolution of specific human error problems in your facility

  • Support for compliance with OSHA ergonomics requirements

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