People are involved in all aspects of work, which is why HSE recognises the importance that human factors can play in helping avoid accidents and ill-health at work.
Human factors and ergonomics
Key topics
We have taken a topic-focused approach to human factors. These topics have proven to be key issues based on research, consultation with industry & intermediaries, and our inspection experience.
Incidents
Human and organisational factors have contributed to the causes of several recent incidents
Avoidance of error by control interface redesign
Enhancing safe communications at shift handoverLatest articles
Accident investigation
Key guidance for all industries.
Thinking about behavioural safety
by Martin Anderson
New guidance on managing shift work
by Kath Murphy
Briefing notes
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