Human Factors Engineering
Actions
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Research for intended user groups and use environments
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Use-related risk analysis to identify critical tasks
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Planning of usability validation in collaboration with human factors (HF) study vendors
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Requirements for the user interface and validation strategy
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Graphical user interface for prototypes and final product
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Human factors (HF) study protocols & reports in collaboration with HF study vendors
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Instructions for use for prototypes and final product
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Documentation of the usability engineering file
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Pre-submission to the authorities
Methods
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Use case overview of context and user tasks
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PCA-method to identify potential use errors
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Oversight of UI requirements throughout the product development
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UI design based on use-related risk measures
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Contextual inquiries with hands-on prototypes
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Iterative usability evaluation in simulated use
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Control of use-related risk measures in collaboration with Risk Management


