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Principles of Human Factors Engineering

What is Human Factors Engineering? Sample Module

Welcome to the Course

Human Factors in the News

Three Types of “Human Factors”

Definition of Human Factors Engineering

Human Factors Engineering Isn’t New

HFE Definition Recap

The Scope of Human Factors Engineering

What Isn’t in the Scope of HFE?

HFE Problem or Not?

What are the Aims of HFE?

Increase Productivity

Reduce Support Costs

Reduce Training Time and Cost

Increase Job Satisfaction

Why is HFE Necessary?

Why HFE is Really Necessary

Cost of HFE Problems

HFE Problems Compound Over Time

HFE Cost-Benefits

What Does HFE Look Like in Practice?

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Human Factors Engineering Principles

What is a HFE Principle?

Why are Principles Important?

HFE Principle 1: Behaviour is Shaped by the Environment

Everyday Examples of the Fundamental Attribution Error

HFE Principle 2: Look at the Whole System

Why Human Factors isn’t Just Looking at the Human

HFE Principle 3: Involve Users in Design

The Pitfalls of ‘Next Bench’ Design

HFE Principle 4: Account for Human Variability

What Accounting for Human Variability Means in Practice

Why are Aeroplane Seats so Uncomfortable?

HFE Principle 5: Use Prototyping and Iteration to Advance the Design

Why is Iteration a Big Deal in HFE?

HFE Principle 6: Take a Multi-Discipline Approach

HFE Principle 7: Evidence Before Opinions

Assignment: Principles in Practice

HFE Principles End of Module Test

Thinking about Human Factors Problems

Remote Control Design Review

Remote Control Review – Scenario 1

Remote Control Review – Scenario 2

Remote Control Review – Scenario 3

Remote Control Review – Scenario 4

HFE Problems Talking Point

What do HFE Problems Have in Common?

Some Examples of HFE Problems

The SHELL Model

SHELL – Software

SHELL – Hardware

SHELL – Environment

SHELL – Liveware

SHELL – Interactions

SHELL Model Mismatches

Going Deeper into SHELL Mismatches

Putting the SHELL Model into Practice

Assignment: SHELL Analysis

Resolving HFE Problems

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Principles of Human Factors Engineering
What is Human Factors Engineering?
What Isn’t in the Scope of HFE?
HFE Problem or Not?

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Question 1 of 6

1. Question
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Which one of the following problems is within the scope of Human Factors Engineering (HFE)?

The development of a new manufacturing process for car parts
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The design of a computer mouse to reduce hand fatigue
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The creation of a marketing campaign for a new software product
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The calculation of the structural integrity of a bridge
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Question 2 of 6

2. Question
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Which one of the following problems is within the scope of Human Factors Engineering (HFE)?

The design of a user-friendly interface for a mobile app
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The implementation of a new organisational structure for a company
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The negotiation of labour relations with a union
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The development of a new manufacturing process for a widget
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Question 3 of 6

3. Question
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Which one of the following problems is within the scope of Human Factors Engineering (HFE)?

The creation of a budget for a department
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The design of a safety-critical control system for a nuclear power plant
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The development of a new advertising campaign for a software product
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The optimisation of a production line for a widget
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Question 4 of 6

4. Question
1 point(s)

Which one of the following problems is within the scope of Human Factors Engineering (HFE)?

The design of a virtual reality headset to minimize eye strain
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The calculation of the fuel efficiency for a transportation system
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The development of a new advertising campaign for a transportation system
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The calculation of the return on investment for a machinery system
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Question 5 of 6

5. Question
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Which one of the following problems is within the scope of Human Factors Engineering (HFE)?

The development of a safety training program for transportation workers
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The development of a new advertising campaign for a transportation system
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The optimisation of a medical imaging process
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The calculation of the structural integrity of a building
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Question 6 of 6

6. Question
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Which one of the following problems is within the scope of Human Factors Engineering (HFE)?

The analysis of work tasks and job design for medical equipment technicians
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The development of a new marketing campaign for a machinery company
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The development of a new organisational strategy for a medical equipment company
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The negotiation of labour relations with a transportation union
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