GWO LU v1.0

GWO Lift User Training Standard V1.0

2021-04-01_TS_LU_V1

ELEMENT 1.7 - HUMAN FACTOR

The aim of the element is to initiate the participant’s focus on how human performance and taking responsibility influences a safe work environment, and to prepare for the continued focus on human factors during practical training and exercises.

The instructor shall:

Present the Human Factor influence on accidents in the wind industry. (Relevant statistics may be applied) Lead a discussion about the role of the individual in improving human performance and how this can improve the safety of offshore operations. Ensure that learning objectives aiming at the ability domain are trained for in the practical exercises. Ensure that constructive feedback on the participant’s performance involve human factor criteria when these are defined in the learning objective such as the ability to take responsibility or to act independently.

Facts and Human Factor Criteria:

The consequences of human factor in accidents offshore are influenced by the following terms and conditions:

Attention and perception

Group behaviour and peer pressure

Weather conditions

Weather delays

Noise levels

Site layout and housekeeping

Fitness and health

Domestic and work-related stress

Workload (both overload and underload)

Fatigue

Time pressure and deadlines

Alcohol, medication and substance abuse

The participants shall:

Engage in discussions and share experiences on the Human Factor influence on accidents in the use of lift, engage in and reflect on received feedback and take responsibility on their own performance and development during the training

Global Wind Organisation www.globalwindsafety.org

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