Issue 3 - Ergonomics
An ergonomic nightmare! Reflects a view of the bridge.. or the engineroom?
Bulletin Articles
Human error - a fragile chain of contributing elements
It is commonly agreed in the shipping industry that close to 80% of accidents are rooted in human error. The trend also indicates that there are fewer accidents caused by technical failure of a piece of equipment, and an increasing number that can be explained by human error.
ResourceThe Case for a Decent Design
Given that ships in various forms have been with us since the dawn of time, the perennial lament from end-users, namely the seafarers, about the incongruity of ship designs with respect to safety, security, practicality, functionality and operability, still goes on today.
ResourceThe Ergonomic Nightmare....
The IMO definition of ergonomics is the study and design of working environments (e.g., workstation, cockpit, ship bridges) and their components, work practices, and work procedures for the benefit of the worker’s productivity, health, comfort, and safety.
Resource