Section 3 Ergonomics of control stations
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Offshore Units, July 2022 - Part 6 Control and Electrical Engineering - Chapter 1 Control Engineering Systems - Section 3 Ergonomics of control stations

Section 3 Ergonomics of control stations

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Control Engineering Systems

3.1 Control station layout

3.1.1 In order to take account of operator tasks at control stations, enhance usability and reduce human error, the layout arrangements are to comply with the requirements set out in Pt 6, Ch 1, 3.2 Control station layout of the Rules for Ships.

3.2 Physical environment

3.2.1 In order to establish a working environment that has minimum distractions, is sufficiently comfortable, helps maintain vigilance and maximises communication amongst operators at main control stations, the requirements in Pt 6, Ch 1, 3.3 Physical environment of the Rules for Ships, are to be complied with.

3.3 Operator interface, controls, display

3.3.1 The requirements in Pt 6, Ch 1, 3.4 Operator interface to Pt 6, Ch 1, 3.6 Displays of the Rules for Ships apply to operator interfaces for essential engineering systems located either locally, remotely or within the main control room. The requirements are intended to enhance the usability of systems and equipment, reduce human error, enhance situational awareness and support safe and effective monitoring and control under normal and abnormal modes of operation.

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