The Role of Human Factors to Improve Safety Performance

01 Jul 2026
IOSH Conference
Yes but what's the ROI?
Human factors focus on understanding how people interact with systems, environments, and processes in the workplace. By considering human capabilities, limitations, behaviours, and decision-making, organisations can design safer procedures, equipment, and work environments. Integrating human factors into safety management helps reduce human error, improve communication and teamwork, and strengthen situational awareness. Ultimately, applying human factors principles leads to more reliable operations, fewer incidents, and a stronger safety culture across the organisation.
Speakers
Shelley Stiles CFIOSH
Shelley Stiles CFIOSH, Partner Director - Gateway Consultants