A series of briefing notes are available covering some of the key topics, ranging from 2 to 4 pages in length. There is also an introductory sheet, and for major hazard sites, guidance on human factors in Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP).

• Human factors briefing note No. 1 - Introducing human factors [1.5MB]

or select a topic from the list below:

Topics

• Introduction to human factors [256KB]
• Competency assurance [243 KB]
• Humans and risk [132 KB]
• Procedures [75KB]
• Emergency response [137KB]
• Maintenance error [183KB]
• Safety culture [86KB]
• Communications [102KB]
• Alarm handling [79KB]
• Fatigue [88KB]
• Organisational change [71KB]
• Human factors in the Major Accident Prevention Policy [81KB]

These documents are all in pdf format.