Human Factors (HF) - Assessment Method

2003

Agenda

What is Human Factors?

Why do we need HF-Assessment Method ?

What is the HF-Assessment Method ?

Why use the HF-Assessment Method ?

Where to find the HF-Assessment Method ?

What is Human Factors?

Definition

Human Factors is a scientific discipline that applies systematic methods and knowledge about people to evaluate and improve the interaction between individuals, technology and organisations.

The aim is to create a working environment that to the largest extent possible contributes to achieve healthy, effective and safe operations.

Why do we need HF-Assessment Method?

Challenges today and in the future - (1) Key Trends

• Requirements for profitability in (re) design and operation

• Reduced manning - Increased task complexity

(single control centre - several platforms/processes)

• Multi-skilled teams

• Increased automation (number, type of sensors/signals)

• Introduction of new technology - new ways of working

• Regulatory - Continual improvement of HSE

• Reduce risks/ (barrier philosophy) Human Error in focus

Why do we need HF-Assessment Method?

Challenges today and in the future - (2) Consequences

• Achieve consistent user interface (old / new / various)

• Develop user friendly control systems - (efficient

navigation, task based, give overview, ++)

• Ensure different systems support operator (common alarm

presentation, prioritisation, grouping, comprehensible,++)

• Ensure acceptable workload (amount, complexity, etc).

• Develop relevant procedures (access, realistic, useable)

• Ensure systematic and effective end user involvement

Why do we need HF-Assessment Method?

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Why do we need HF-Assessment Method?

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What is the HF Assessment Method?

Goals for the method

A systematic Validation and Verification (v&v) method forreviewing :

- Process integration of HF in design & operation- Evaluating the results of the process

In Offshore Control Centres (drillers cabin, cranes, offloader cabin, local and central control room, etc).

What is the HF-Assessment Method?

The Overall objective is to: Improve HSE level in Control Centres• Reduce possibility of human error• Optimize workload• Increase safety in all situations

Increase business perfomance and regularity in production,optimize production rates and lower training costs

Developed for NPD by HFS in co-operation with industry

What is HF-Assessment Method?

Basis for requirements in HF-Assessment Method

HSE Regulations, 2002

A Method for reviewing HF in Control Centre Design rev. 01

ISO 11064 1-3

YA 711

NORSOK

+ other Standards

HF-Assessment Method structure

HF-Assessment Method consists of 2 main parts

1. Introduction - to HF-assessment method

2. Checklists - covers min. of requirements for HF in CR

- Documentation checklist

- General checklist covers all design phases

- Specific checklists for each phase in design process

1. Introduction

Introduction to HF-assessment method

Goals

Objectives

Basis for checklists

Flowchart of HF-assessment method

+ +

2 - Checklist

Documentation Checklist

requirements for documentation of design process /result

General Checklist

that covers requirements for all phases

Specific Checklist

with requirements for each phase

2 - Checklist

Introduction and description of each checklist:

Purpose

Intended results

Input data and outputs

Revision tools

Activities to be performed

2 - Checklist

Example from General ChecklistQUESTION GUIDANCE ANSWERS COMMENTS

2. How do HF goals and strategies contribute to the overall project goals, strategies and plans for HSE work?

FrmR § 1, MR § 4, FR§ 4

Guidance to the Frame regulations § 1, state that goals are to reflect the current/ongoing societal and technological development. This requirement is of special relevance to control rooms where new technologies and work practices are under continual development. HSE related goals shall outweigh other goals (e.g. economic) if there is a conflict between goals.

About the tool

A revision tool

HF-assessment method is a revision tool , not a design guide

No new requirements

Specifies and emphasizes existing requirements

Provides guidance (references) to HF tools/ methods/ literature

Users of HF-Assessment Method

Presumptions

Necessary HF competence

Experience in use of:

• HSE regulations

• Relevant HF standards

• NORSOK Standards

Why use HF-Assessment Method?

Possible benefits

Reduced cost in the development & operation of control centres

Reduced probability of human error

Reduced probability and cost of redesign/modifications

Reduced absenteeism/staff turnover

Reduced risk of environmental spills

Reduced training costs

Why use HF-Assessment Method?

Possible benefits

Improved safety

Improved process performance

Improved work environment

Improved communication between NPD and industry

Improved management of emergency situations

Where to find the HF-Assessment Method?

Download from - www.npd.no