The Minerals Management Service sponsored the 2nd International Workshop on Human Factors in Offshore Operations, April 8-10, 2002, in Houston, Texas. This workshop (HFW2002) will continue to build on the information presented at the 1st International Workshop on Human Factors in Offshore Operations which was sponsored by the MMS in 1996.
HFW2002 provides the opportunity for regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and industry to discuss and review human factor tools that can be applied effectively to improve safety, quality, and reliability of offshore operations and reduce incidents. White papers from the working groups at the 2 day workshop will discuss the following issues:
Inclusion of Human Factors in Incident Investigation
Reduction of Human Error in New Systems
Reduction of Human Error in Existing Systems
Solving Human Factor Issues as Applied to the Workforce
Using Human Factor Principles in Management Practices and Policies
Effective Application of Behavioral Based Processes
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