CAPABILITY NETWORKS

Human Factors Managers Group

A forum for rail industry Human Factors Managers to develop and communicate common perspectives on technical priorities, standards and research that drives safety and performance across the Australian rail industry.

Overview

ARISO provides national coordination for the Human Factors Managers Group, facilitating discussions around human risks and opportunities that contribute to a safe (SFAIRP) rail environment.

Meetings are held at least twice a year and membership is open to all accredited rail transport operators, including rail infrastructure managers.

Participation

  • At least two meetings per year
  • Open to accredited rail transport operators
  • Includes rail infrastructure managers

Focus areas

The group supports consistent, practical approaches to Human Factors across the rail system through leadership, shared methods, and national alignment.

Leadership

Provide leadership in the industry in relation to the continuous improvement of Human Factors as a key discipline that contributes to safety and performance.

 

Technical methods

Maintain a watching brief on new Human Factors technical methods in order to promote improved approaches.

 

Research

Identification of common research priorities to assist in directing research providers towards highest impact areas at a national level.

 

Guidance

Identification and initial assessment of international rail guidance and standards for promotion.

 

Standards

Identification of gaps in current standards provision for consideration during ARISO priority review.

 

Continuous professional development

Identification of requirements for the Continuing Professional Development of Human Factors Specialists in the rail industry.

 

Public transport users

Promote the value of Human Factors in the design of systems and infrastructure that improve the experience of public transport users whilst supporting system performance improvement in areas such as wayfinding, passenger flow, and information systems.

GET INVOLVED

Join the Human Factors Managers Group

Membership is open to all accredited rail transport operators, including rail infrastructure managers.