Implementing Human Factors in Manufacturing

Why Should You Attend:

Attending this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to identify and mitigate human errors that can lead to costly mistakes, safety and quality incidents, and inefficiencies in manufacturing. By understanding and applying human factors principles, you'll be able to design safer, more intuitive work environments, enhance team performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This course is essential for anyone looking to improve operational excellence, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Whether you're a manager, engineer, safety officer, or part of a continuous improvement team, you'll leave with actionable insights and strategies to make your workplace safer and more productive.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Human Factors Principles
• Identify and Mitigate Human Errors
• Enhance Workplace Design and Safety
• Foster a Safety and Quality Culture and Continuous Improvement
• Implement Human Factors Assessment and Action Plans
• Develop Practical Skills for Immediate Application

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• Understanding Human Factors: Definition and Importance
• What are Human Factors?
• Why are they critical in manufacturing?
• Historical perspective and evolution of human factors.
• Fundamental Principles of Human Factors
• Cognitive ergonomics
• Physical ergonomics
• Organizational ergonomics
• Human Factors and Regulatory Requirements
• Overview of relevant standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, FDA guidelines)
• Human Error in Manufacturing
• Types and Root Causes of Human Errors
• Human Error Models and Theories
• Human Error Risk Assessment
• Conducting error risk assessments
• Tools and techniques for identifying and mitigating human errors
• Human Factors Engineering
• Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Interaction and Automation
• Strategies for Implementing Human Factors
• Culture
• Continuous Improvement
• Training and Development
• Metrics and measurements for effectiveness

Who Will Benefit:

• Manufacturing Managers
• Supervisors
• Engineers
• Quality Assurance Professionals
• Safety Officers
• Human Resources
• Continuous Improvement Teams

Ginette M Collazo
Organizational Psychologist, Ginette M Collazo Inc

Ginette Collazo, Ph. D. is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience specializing in Engineering Psychology and Human Reliability. These disciplines study the interaction between human behavior and productivity. She has held positions leading Training and Human Reliability programs in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing Industry.

In 2009, Dr. Collazo established Human Error Solutions (HES), a US-based boutique consulting firm. She has positioned herself as one of the few Human Error Reduction Experts worldwide. HES, led by Dr. Collazo, developed a unique methodology for human error investigations, cause determination, CA-PA development, and effectiveness implemented and proven amongst different industries globally. Furthermore, this scientific method has been applied in critical quality situations and workplace accidents. As a GMP expert also has a Keynote Speaker at significant events around the world.

Ginette Collazo, Ph. D., is the author of several books, “Human Error: Root Cause Determination Model” and “Mission Matters: World Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal their Top Tips to Success.”

Also, she is the host of The Power of Why Podcast. A show about human behavior in the workplace and critical thinking.

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