The National Shipbuilding Research Program, 1992 Ship Production Symposium Proceedings, Paper No. 5A-2: Human Factors - An Initiative in the United States Coast Guard

Abstract

Although the concept of human factors is not new, it is new within the marine system. Ship design and operations are just a part of the marine system. The marine system is everything and anything associated with the marine community, environment, industry, etc.; whether it is public or private. Human factors is a means to improve and maintain a better quality of life in both the workplace and the home. Human factors is compatible and complimentary with good managerial practices, and is back by sound engineering. The aim of this paper is to expose the reader to human factors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA458085

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  • Marc B. Wilson

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  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Accidents
  • Accuracy
  • Coast Guard
  • Contractors
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Errors
  • Machines
  • Marine Systems (Military)
  • Motor Skills
  • Naval Architecture
  • Personnel Management
  • Production
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  • United States

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