Assessing the value of human factors initiatives

Kerr, Micky; Knott, David; Moss, Michael A.; Clegg, Chris W.; Horton, Robin

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2007.10.003

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“…Various other explanations for this type of phenomenon can be given, including the differences in terms of "mindsets" and values which exist between HFEs and colleagues drawn from other disciplines and backgrounds (e.g., social science as compared to engineering - Cullen, 2007). In addition, many have pointed to the high costs of inputs from human factors into the design process and HF assessments and evaluations (Beevis, 2003;Kerr et al, 2008). …”

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Exploring the social and organisational aspects of human factors integration: A framework and case study

Waterson

Kolose²

2010

Safety Science

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Citation: WATERSON, P. and LEMALU-KOLOSE, S., 2010 Exploring the Social and Organisational Aspects of Human Factors Integration: A Framework and Case Study AbstractIn this paper we first outline a framework which aims to capture some of the social and organisational aspects of Human Factors Integration (HFI) which have been outlined by previous research. The framework was partly used to design a set of interview questions that were used with a case study of a human factors team working with the UK defence industry. The findings from the case study revealed a number of barriers which accord with previous research in the domain of HFI (e.g., attitudes and perceptions towards HF), as well as providing insights into the improvement strategies used by the HF team in order to improve HFI. These included attempts to build relationships and establish a working rapport with other groups in the company, as well as other activities aimed at addressing the organisational culture within the company as a whole (e.g., attempts to raise the profile of HF within the company). We use the framework for social and organisational aspects of HFI to discuss our findings alongside other research on group behaviour and boundary management within large organisations. The conclusions of the paper point to the utility of the framework as a means of planning HFI improvement strategies which can help to overcome some of the social and organisational barriers to HFI.

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Exploring the social and organisational aspects of human factors integration: A framework and case study

Waterson

Kolose²

2010

Safety Science

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“…There are many complexities to measuring the value of macroergonomics and specific challenges for evaluating the financial cost-benefit (Kerr, Knott, Moss, Clegg, & Horton, 2008; Neumann & Dul, 2009). Among them are defining value, linking value to macroergonomic interventions and specific intervention components, and measuring value—especially across settings.…”

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Occupational Macroergonomics: Principles, Scope, Value, and Methods

Holden

Rivera

Carayon

2015

IIE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors

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“…For the present study, financial loss was considered to be any type of measurable financial loss associated with occupational problems. These problems cover factors related to existing working conditions in companies, which are normally targets for ergonomic improvements (Hendrick, 2003; Kerr et al, 2008; Seeley & Marklin, 2003). …”

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Difficulties in Quantifying Financial Losses that Could Be Reduced by Ergonomic Solutions

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Amaral

Mandagara

et al. 2012

Hum Ftrs & Erg Mfg Svc

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There is currently a significant amount of discussion regarding new ways to insert ergonomics into the business community through adding financial benefits; however, analysis must be performed to justify this type of investment. Occupational problems that could be reduced by ergonomics solutions can be expressed as financial losses. Although the impact and importance of these losses are high, the difficulties in their quantification prevent adequate cost‐benefit analysis. This article aims to document evidence of the difficulties encountered when quantifying the financial losses that are caused by problems that could be reduced by ergonomic solutions. In this study, we performed a literature review concerning the financial costs related to occupational problems from the perspective of ergonomics. The results indicate that losses that occur mainly concern the productivity of the working process or the workers. The chief barriers documented in the scientific literature are the information cost, the multifactorial nature of the problem, the absence of information, and the methods of measurement. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Assessing the value of human factors initiatives

Cited by 22 publications

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Exploring the social and organisational aspects of human factors integration: A framework and case study

Exploring the social and organisational aspects of human factors integration: A framework and case study

Occupational Macroergonomics: Principles, Scope, Value, and Methods

Difficulties in Quantifying Financial Losses that Could Be Reduced by Ergonomic Solutions

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