NTL 2002-N03 - 2nd International Workshop on Human Factors in Offshore Operations - January 29, 2002

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is sponsoring the "2nd International Workshop on
Human Factors in Offshore Operations," April8-10, 2002, in Houston, Texas. This workshop
(HFW2002) will build oli the information presented at the 1st International Workshop on Human
Factors in Offshore Operations which was sponsored by MMS in 1996. HFW2002 provides the
opportunity for regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and industry to discuss and review
human factors tools that can be applied effectively to improve safety, quality, and reliability of
offshore operations and reduce incidents. White papers from the working groups at the 2 ~ day
workshop will discuss the folluwing issues:
Inclusion of Human Factors in Incident Investigation
Reduction of Human Error in New Systems
Reduction of Human Error in Existing Systems
Solving Human Factor Issues as Applied to the Workforce
Using Human Factor Principles in Management Practices and Policies
Effective Application of Behavioral Based Processes