Human Performance Fundamentals in
Health and Safety
A One-Day Masterclass for Managers
Auckland, 11 April or Wellington, 17 April
Pike River, Space Shuttle Challenger, BP Deepwater Horizon, and the Fonterra botulism scare. Errors
happen every day, during every shift, and will occur as long as humans are doing the work. Studies
have shown that on average we make 10-12 errors per hour, most of which have minimal
consequences. Major accidents may begin with small, subtle, undetected mistakes or errors, the
aftermaths of which have profound impacts on a company, industry, and even society for many
years.
Because it is impossible to conduct an “error-free” workplace, organisations can produce a zero
harm environment by using human performance tools to identify, manage, and control errors.
Progress on safety comes from understanding and influencing the connections between people,
tools, tasks and operating environment.
The purpose of this masterclass is to improve awareness, understanding and application of human
performance fundamentals and tools. A successful human performance programme will help meet
financial and operational performance objectives through a reduction of incidents and an increased
awareness of loss and risk.
By the end of this masterclass, participants will be able to:
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Understand the attributes of human performance and just culture
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Distinguish between active and latent errors and identify examples of each
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Recognise the five principles that are the foundation for human performance excellence
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List examples of limitations of human nature
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Recognise examples of common error precursors
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Identify error likely situations
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Identify performance modes and the associated error rates
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Select appropriate human performance error prevention tools for common error traps
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Implement and promote human performance tools and fundamentals in their current job
Presenter: Tom McDaniel
Tom McDaniel has worked in the energy industry as a safety, environmental and quality professional
for 34 years, including 26 years with Siemens Energy (formerly Westinghouse Energy). He is currently
their Global Manager Zero Harm and Human Performance.
Mr McDaniel has led efforts to achieve the goals of zero harm for Siemens employees, customers
and the public by bringing together the concepts of loss control, human error management,
resilience, just culture, and safety culture, with measurable results.
The place of the individual in achieving safety goals is a key interest and focus for Mr McDaniel, who
strongly believes that people need to be empowered to take responsibility for health and safety.
This workshop is organised with support from Siemens, the New Zealand Wind Energy Association, and Meridian Energy.
Mr McDaniel’s extensive practical experience around the world has included the development of
models for many organisations and companies to enhance their safety, quality and reliability
programmes.
A popular speaker, Mr McDaniel recently presented at the US National Academy of Sciences on the
concepts of zero harm and the need for the continuation of safety maturity, and spoke at the
American Nuclear Society on the application of human performance.
Mr McDaniel is in New Zealand as part of commissioning Meridian Energy’s new Mill Creek Wind
Farm, which uses Siemens turbines. He will also present a keynote address at the 2014 NZ Wind
Energy Conference in Wellington and take part in that event’s health and safety stream.
Mr McDaniel will be joined by his colleague, Will Weatherford, Senior Director, Global
Environmental Protection, Health Management & Safety Programs at Siemens Energy.
Fees
NZWEA members: $500
+GST
Non-members:$750 +GST
(or $500 each for groups
of 5 + people)
Auckland
9am-4.30pm,
Friday 11 April 2014
Hosted by Siemens, 55
Hugo Johnston Drive,
Penrose, Auckland.
Wellington
9am-4.30pm,
Thursday 17 April 2014
Hosted by Meridian
Energy, Level 1, 33
Customhouse Quay,
Wellington
Numbers are limited.
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Attending in:
AUCKLAND
11 April 2014
WELLINGTON
17 April 2014
Enquiries
If you have any enquiries about the content of this masterclass, please contact Eric Pyle at the NZ
Wind Energy Association on 04 499 5048 or eric@nzwea.org.nz.
Registration
To register for either masterclass, please email this form to roelien.duplessis@siemens.com, fax it to
+64 9 580 5601 or ring Roelien on 027 580 5627.
Payment
Please pay via cheque or direct credit. Our apologies, but credit card payments are not possible.
This workshop is organised with support from Siemens, the New Zealand Wind Energy Association, and Meridian Energy.