Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of human factors and their impact on railway maintenance safety and performance. They will learn to identify and address human-related risks, improve communication and teamwork, and implement strategies to enhance human reliability. The course aims to equip maintenance personnel with the skills to minimize human error, improve safety culture, and optimize maintenance operations.

Focus Points

The course will cover critical components of human factors in railway maintenance, including human error analysis, risk assessment, and performance improvement strategies. Participants will explore the unique challenges of managing human factors in rail maintenance, with an emphasis on proactive measures, ergonomics, and safety culture enhancement. The program will provide practical insights into developing human factors management plans, conducting human error investigations, and implementing training programs. Special focus will be placed on real-world scenarios and interactive exercises to ensure participants can apply their knowledge effectively.

Participants

This course is designed for rail maintenance managers, safety officers, and operational staff responsible for managing human factors in maintenance activities. Participants should have a basic understanding of rail operations and safety principles. No prior experience with human factors management is required. The course is ideal for those seeking to enhance their knowledge of human factors and implement effective strategies to improve safety and performance in railway maintenance.