Interaction design is about creating the optimum link between a system and its user. This link is often called Human Machine Interface (HMI) or User Interface (UI)
Human Factors Analyses. These methods involve knowledge about people to evaluate and improve the interaction between individuals, technology, systems and organisations.
Work Environment Analyses. These methods include the assessment of plants, buildings, rooms etc., with regard to layout, design and physical, chemical, biological and psychological factors which affect the working human being.
Handbooks and Guidance Documents. All projects should be based on visions and philosophies, steering documents and plans. New designs starts as visions and ideas which are transformed into something concrete.
HFS can assist in innovation and product development projects by providing human factors knowledge, analyses and design skills.
Human Factors Solutions
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HFS is looking for outstanding people within the fields of human factors, interaction design, HSE, service design and working environment. Recent graduates are also welcome to apply. For more information, please go to our Jobs Page.
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HFS in Committee for updating Norsok S002 and S005
A Committee has been established for updating Norsok Standards S002, Working Environment (2004) and Norsok S005 – Machinery – WE Analyses and Documentation. HFS is taking the lead on the Human Factors / ergonomics sections in the documents. This includes developing an overview of relevant standards and guidance documents. For more information contact Adam Balfour [...]
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HFC Forum/NTNU Course An introduction to Human Factors and Integrated Operations in the Oil and Gas Industry
For the fifth year running, HFS have been asked to run this introductory course for The Human Factors in Control Forum / NTNU Videre, in Trondheim. Find out more on registration and lectures (beginning February 2013) by going to this site. Alternatively, contact the course leader, Adam Balfour
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