Section 3 Performance requirements
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships, January 2023 - Volume 2 Machinery and Engineering Systems - Part 10 Human Factors - Chapter 1 Ergonomics - Section 3 Performance requirements

Section 3 Performance requirements

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Ergonomics

3.1 Performance requirements

3.1.1 The following areas are to be designed with consideration to the human element:

  1. the Navigation Bridge;

  2. the main machinery control position; and

  3. other conning and control positions as agreed with the Naval Administration.

3.1.2 The layout of control positions is to enhance usability and reduce human error in Operators’ tasks.

3.1.3 The working environment is to be designed to be safe, have the minimum of distractions, be sufficiently comfortable, help to maintain vigilance, and maximise communication amongst Operators at main control stations.

3.1.4 User interfaces are to be designed 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 foreseeably abnormal modes of operation.

3.1.5 The design of lighting is to facilitate visual task performance, Operator safety and visual comfort.

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