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Human Factors Minute

Human Factors Cast

Step into the world of Human Factors and UX with the Human Factors Minute podcast! Each episode is like a mini-crash course in all things related to the field, packed with valuable insights and information in just one minute. From organizations and conferences to theories, models, and tools, we"ve got you covered. Whether you"re a practitioner, student or just a curious mind, this podcast is the perfect way to stay ahead of the curve and impress your colleagues with your knowledge. Tune in on the

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00:56

User Analysis

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/03/31

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! User analysis: User Analysis is a process that is focused on designing for the intended user or operator by establishing the characteristics that define them, detailing key features or attributes to be included in a desing, and creating a persona for the target user base. This analysis is best done at the outset of the design process to identify most common user types, and the characteristics that they would be assumed to have in common to help inform

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HFESTG - Augmented Cognition

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/03/20

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! Did you know that the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society has 24 technical groups that are concerned with the human factors aspects of specific application areas? One of those is the Augmented Cognition Technical Group This Technical Group is concerned with fostering the development and application of real-time physiological and neurophysiological sensing technologies that can ascertain a human's cognitive state while interacting with computing-based

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01:14

Critical Incident Technique

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/03/10

...and now for another Human Factors Minute!Critical incident technique (CIT) is a research method in which participants are asked to recall and describe a time when a behavior, action, or positive or negative occurrence impacted a specified outcome for example, the accomplishment of a given task.The technique was developed by Flanagan and fellow psychologists from the US Aviation Psychology Program during the World War 2, and later by the American Institute for Research and the University of

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02:02

Using Human-Centered Design for LGBTQIAP+ Health Care

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

People who identify as LGBTQIAP+ have a higher risk of mental and physical health challenges as compared to the general population.These include sexually transmitted diseases, substance use, cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, bullying, isolation, rejection, anxiety, depression, and suicide.Health care providers may lack adequate training on the specific needs and challenges faced by sexual and gender minorities.This can perpetuate prejudice and discrimination, resulting in poor quality of

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HFES LGBTQ Affinity Group

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

Did you know that the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society furthers their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through Affinity Groups that create opportunities for community, mentoring, and support based on areas of collective identity?These groups aim to challenge the Human Factors and Ergonomics industry while advancing science to combat long standing social disparities. One such group is The LGBTQ+ Affinity Group which serves members of the society that identify as as lesbian, gay,

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01:56

Designing for LGBTQIAP+

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

HFC Pride content:https://www.humanfactorscast.media/blog/pride-2022/In celebration of pride month, how can designers create LGBTQIAP+ inclusive interfaces, websites, and products? Inclusivity can create not just a welcoming environment for the community, but it can improve the experience for allies as well through setting a groundwork of acceptance of all identities.There is more to inclusivity than turning a company logo into a rainbow flag for the month of June. When creating a product or website

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01:52

Availability of Resources for LGBTQIAP+ in Human...

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! In recent years, leaders and organizations within Human Factors, HCI, and UX have focused efforts on improving inclusivity throughout the fields. While these efforts have not gone unnoticed, the lack of diversity, specifically the inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community, persists. In our research, we found a limited availability of resources for marginalized community members entering the field, as well as limited consideration of queer users in design. Few

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01:42

Common Oversights in Sustainable Thinking

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

Addressing climate change, and sustainability efforts requires us to change our beliefs, assumptions, and thinking about the environment, our economies, and our well being.In order to change these, we must be aware of many common oversights when considering sustainable thinking.Most people look for evidence that confirms existing beliefs and tend to reject contradictory information, resulting in confirmation bias.When considering the future, it's easy to have misplaced confidence that the future

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01:43

Designing Products for Re-use

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

Many plastics are used for single-use disposable applications, such as packaging, agricultural films and disposable consumer items, and is the main source of waste plastics.Human factors plays a key role when considering the materials and design features of these plastics and can help manufacturers achieve functional yet reusable product designs.However, In many cases, reusable device manufacturers do not consider reprocessing until after the design is complete.One way in which Human Factors can

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01:27

Design of Reduce/Reuse/Recycle Receptacles

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

Ensuring trash and recycling makes it into proper receptacles is important because it prevents pollution, reduces the need to harvest new raw materials, and is critical for reducing runoff of materials into the oceanHuman factors plays a key role when considering the design of these recepticles and their environment to encourage adoptionSome ways in which Human Factors can encourage people to utilize these bins are to:1. Make clear what materials can be recycled, and where they go by using large

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01:06

Oil Spill Prevention

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

Oil spills happen in rivers, bays and the ocean and are most often caused by accidents involving tankers, barges and oil rigs, among other facilities .But a common cause across all of these oil spills is people making mistakesIn the oil and gas industry, Human Factors is an essential component in the effort to operate in a safe and efficient manner to prevent oil spillage.Some areas in which Human Factors has a key role include:-Design of tools, equipment and user interfaces in a way that augments

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Safety In Waste Collection Occupations

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

Safety is a large concern in waste collection as it has a higher than average fatal injury rate when compared to industry.Waste collection work is associated with a variety of physical, chemical, and biological hazards.Some studies and reports suggest that fatal injuries when exposed to these hazards are more than doubling when considering door-to-door waste collection occupations.Waste collectors are required to perform tasks that involve Frequent lifting of heavy loads, high repetitive tasks, long

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Climate Ergonomics

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors have released a document Defining climate ergonomicsClimate ergonomics is a scientific discipline that focuses on human interactions, and their effect on the macro-climate that they inhabit.Climate ergonomics applies theory, data, and methods to optimize both human and climate well-being and operates within three main areas:Cognitive, which boils down to What we think, how and what we perceive, how we act, the decisions we make, and how we feel

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Human Factors Minute - Human Factors Cast + #Teamseas

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

Human Factors Cast has partnered with a ton of other content creators for #TeamSeas! The goal is to get 30 million pounds of trash out of the ocean.By partnering with non-profit cleanup organizations all over the world, for every dollar this makes, there will be one less pound of trash in the ocean, beaches, and rivers.From trash-eating robots that sit on the river, to beach cleanup volunteer groups, this charity will tackle the problem through several methods.So we need your help!30 million pounds,

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01:15

Clinical Human Factors Group

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! The Clinical Human Factors Group is a charity that works with healthcare professionals, managers and service-users partnering with experts in Human Factors from healthcare and other industries to campaign for change in the National health service and healthcare.Their vision is of a healthcare system that places an understanding of Human Factors at the heart of improving clinical, managerial and organisational practice, leading to significant improvements

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HFESTG - Cognitive Engineering and decision making

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! Did you know that the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society has 24 technical groups that are concerned with the human factors aspects of specific application areas? One of those is The Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making Technical GroupThis Technical Group is focused on the study and applicatoin of human decision making and cognition to the design and development of systems and training programs in a variety of domains.For example, examining how

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Think aloud protocol

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! Think aloud protocol: Also known as "concurrent verbal protocol", is the process of asking a user to execute a series of tasks or use technology, while continuously verbalizing their thoughts so that a researcher can gain insights into the users' analytical process. This method can be useful for identifying design flaws that do not affect task performance, but may have a negative cognitive effect on the user. Additionally, this technique can also be

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HFESTG - Usability and System Evaluation

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! Did you know that the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society has 24 technical groups that are concerned with the human factors aspects of specific application areas? One of those is the USABILITY AND SYSTEM EVALUATION TECHNICAL GROUP which changed their name from Test and Evaluation Technical group in April, 2019. which focuses on the quantitative and qualitative methods that human factors and ergonomics professionals apply when evaluating the usability,

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Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors is a professional member organisation for ergonomists and human factors specialists. This organization accredits education and training courses and recognises quality ergonomics services. Their activities raise awareness about the broad scope and positive impact of the discipline in all aspects of life and work. Currently, their business strategy formulated at the end of 2019 focuses on a concept

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00:58

Aviation Human Factors History (Part 2)

Human Factors Minute ·

2023/02/28

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! The outbreak of World War II, witnessed the tipping point where the technological advances had finally outpaced the ability of people to adapt and compensate to poor designs. This was most evident in airplane crashes by highly-trained pilots due to problems with control configurations.The two decades following the end of World War II saw the continuation of military-sponsored research, driven in large part, by the Cold War. Towards the late 1970s large

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