Principles of Human Performance and Safety in Operational Environments
Human Factors is the study of how human capabilities and limitations influence performance, decision-making, and safety within operational systems. The discipline focuses on optimizing the interaction between people, tasks, equipment, and the working environment in order to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability.
In high-risk industries such as aviation, Human Factors principles are formally recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization as a critical component of safety management and accident prevention strategies. Today, these principles are also widely applied in healthcare, transportation, energy, and industrial operations.
This course is designed to enable participants to:
