Human Factors 101 – Introduction to human factors & work psychology

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• What is ‘human factors’? – Human Factors 101

  We’re all human. We all make mistakes and forget things. Our attention span is limited. We overlook key information when making decisions. We get distracted, bored, tired or preoccupied. We mishear an...

• Key Topics – Human Factors 101

  I was a Specialist Inspector in Human Factors at the UK HSE (Health & Safety Executive) for many years. After creating a "Top 10" of human factors topics in 2001, our specialist team structured inspec...

• Human Factors Engineering – Human Factors 101

  Human Factors Engineering (HFE) is the application of human factors knowledge to the design and construction of equipment, products, work systems, management systems and tasks.

• Tools – Human Factors 101

  These tools, approaches and methods will help you to address a wide range of real-world problems. As the list of tools is updated, here you will find practical ways to help you understand incidents, a...

• Getting started – Human Factors 101

  This section includes an approach to getting started in human factors; how to undertake a gap analysis of the key topics in your organisation, some tips on engaging external consultants, and some sugg...

• Fatigue – Human Factors 101

  Fatigue is generally considered to be a decline in mental and/or physical performance that results from prolonged exertion, sleep loss and/or disruption of the internal clock.