Structured approach ensures early integration of cost-effective, user-friendly designs
Human factors engineering is an applied science that
aims to integrate knowledge of human capabilities and
constraints with product design, workplaces and
installations. The goal is to improve the efficient,
comfortable, safe and healthy functioning of people and
assets.
Although the human-machine interface in new
petrochemical projects has always been considered to be an
integral part of sound design and engineering, many misfits
in operability, maintainability and system reliability have
nonetheless been experienced after implementation. In
addition, pre-startup and post-implementation reviews have
indicated eff
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