RED 58 - Human Factors
Human Factors is how people interact with each other, the equipment they use and the processes they follow. In a safety critical environment, getting this right is vital. This requires input at the individual level, the workplace or job level and the organisational level, to help the individual thrive.
This episode starts by giving an overview of Human Factors, why it is important, and how the industry is approaching it.
We then put this into context: we analyse some of our past RED programmes through the Human Factors lens, drawing out key learning points around issues such as fatigue, workload, and training.
We finish by speaking to people from other industries where Human Factors plays an important role. In aviation and healthcare, designing equipment, systems and processes that reduce the likelihood of human error helps prevent incidents that could have catastrophic consequences.
Available to members and affiliates, our RED videos provide the rail workforce with awareness on a range of safety issues, to help reduce operational risk. Each episode conveys safety messages about railway operations with an emphasis on key learning points. RED is used in safety briefings and training sessions across the industry.
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