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Control Rooms

 
 
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Ergonomie is a leading expert in applying Human Factors and ergonomics expertise to the design of control rooms.

From transport networks to energy facilities, Ergonomie is experienced in integrating Human Factors to all phases of the control room lifecycle to optimise their design and operational capability.

 
 

Our experience


Good control room design is vital in minimising and mitigating human error risk. Failure to consider these factors can result in disastrous consequences for safety critical industries. Well-designed control rooms also improve the efficiency, productivity and safety of control room operators.

Ergonomie has a detailed knowledge of control room standards such as ISO 11064 and is experienced in integrating them into all aspects of control room design.

We have a detailed understanding of the constraints imposed by human capabilities and behaviour on engineering solutions that impact on the efficient and safe operation of any control room.

By evaluating the physical workspace, task demands, and subsequent cognitive and organisational systems, we provide a thorough assessment that addresses all relevant control room issues.


 

Ergonomie is highly experienced at optimising the design and operational efficiency of control rooms through adopting a human centred design process to the lifecycle of the control room.

 


Areas of work include:

  • Control room layout

  • Console and workstation design

  • Interface design and specification

  • Software usability risk management

  • Alerts & alarms studies

  • Information systems optimisation

  • Application of ISO 11064

  • Lighting & environmental factors

  • Task demands

  • Workflows and task allocation

  • Operator workload and fatigue

  • Teamwork factors

  • Management systems

  • Control Room operational procedures

 
 
 
 

To find out more about how we could support you in your industry and what relevant experience we have, get in touch with us. We are always interested to discuss opportunities.

 
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