Human Factors Training, Implementation, and Consultation
Ergonomics and human factors have played a significant role in how businesses operate since at least the 1950s (and, some would argue, for centuries before). While most of us understand the concept of human factors, not all companies have adopted a formalised approach to integrating those factors into their day-to-day operations.
That is where Horizon Human Factors comes in. Our team of experts combines decades of experience in the defence, oil and gas, and nuclear sectors with an innate understanding of human factors and ergonomics to deliver first-class solutions to our partners around the globe. If you’re new to the concept, we are there to educate and assist you every step of the way.
We know that implementing human factors into your business processes can be a daunting prospect for many companies, often requiring a complete rethink of how you do business. These are some of the most common concerns our consultants encounter from clients new to human factors:
With decades of experience introducing human factors solutions to the nuclear, defence, and petrochemical industries, we have much to offer our worldwide partners. These are just some of the ways we can help:
As with any new venture, when introducing human factors to your business, it’s good to have a solid foundation of understanding across your team. We have a suite of online courses that will give your staff a baseline education on the core concept of human factors and how they will affect your company’s procedures and processes. Each employee will have a trackable training log, which means you can identify which members of the team have completed the training. We also provide bespoke courses and training solutions that we can tailor to your specific business needs.
We offer bespoke human factors consulting services, so you know what areas of your business need to be considered. We assess the business ourselves, providing a thorough report of what should be included within the scope of your new human factors processes and systems. We act as an intelligent customer to make sure that the scope of your assessment matches the needs of your target audience. This provides you with a practical roadmap for implementing human factors, ensuring that all key business areas are included in your internal assessment.
Once you know the scope of human factors in your business, your internal teams can carry out the necessary assessments, but we see to it that nothing is overlooked. We offer intelligent customer oversight and consulting services as in-house consultants. This includes a full process development process from start to finish, including system implementation, procedure documentation, and staff training. This ensures full compliance with the law and any industry guidance.
Our consulting solutions aren’t intended to put a drain on your resources—quite the opposite. You can take advantage of our online training and industry expertise to upskill members of your own team, developing them as they work towards technical membership and eventual chartership with the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF). By building a strong internal human factors team, you no longer need to rely on third-party consultants. Your new in-house experts will be able to upskill new entrants and existing colleagues alike, helping you to keep
everything under your control.
If you’re new to the idea of human factors but want to learn more about building them into your business’s procedures, contact Horizon Human Factors today. Get in touch to arrange a consultation or a bespoke training solution, or watch our online courses to get a better feel for how human factors can benefit you.
