Human Factors, Ergonomics & Safety
Engineering Analysis & Design Support
Recent Clients & Projects...
Siemens Mobility
HF and User Acceptance Advisor
We are supporting Siemens to deliver Human Factors, User Centred Design (UCD) and wider expertise in rolling stock design and maintenance. Including:
Banedanmark Signalling Programme
through Rambøll-Atkins-Emch&Berger-Parsons JV
HF Engineering & Hazard Management
London Underground
Independent HF Expert Study
Project commissioned by LU senior management, following a request from the Trades Unions for a trusted HF professional to assess a particular piece of train equipment.
A detailed anthropometric analysis was presented to the TU representatives, alongside training & design recommendations.
The nature of the work requires that no further details to be disclosed at this time.
Thales-Strukton
through Quintec
Signalling Infrastructure Project HF Delivery & Documentation
London Underground
through Taudevin Engineering Ltd.
Product Introduction for Depot Equipment
Providing support to the Product Introduction process for key equipment delivery. The work includes:
A team activity, using different skill sets in support of the client & end customer representatives.
Bombardier Transportation
Training for Depot Health & Safety & Equipment Use
Support requested to update the health & safety training for personnel working in London Underground depots, with an emphasis on personal responsibility & safety identity.
Depot speciality equipment training provided for use of lifting machinery & mobile access platforms.
BAM Nuttall
HF & Equipment Delivery
Metronet Rail
Human Factors Delivery Management
Metronet Rail
S Stock Train HF Engineering
Sought-out as an experienced railway HF specialist, we made an immediate impact on the S-Stock design.
There were historical road-blocks preventing cab design to move forwards for a number of months; positive actions from Innovace Designs personnel resulted in agreement between stakeholders and the design as it is today.
Other activities included:
Award Winner!
We are proud to be part of team associated with winning the Ergonomics Design Award presented by the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (IEHF).
See here for more details.
Metronet Rail
Victoria Line Upgrade Train HF Engineering
Specialist HF support requested to redesign the train cab, following ergonomic discrepancies.
The process required getting up to speed quickly with the specific issues related to the new 09 Tube Stock requirements and equipment. The challenges were to:
Hitachi Rail
Javelin Class 395 Stock Ergonomic Design
Lead ergonomist for the design & development of the Javelin from concept to final design & build. Introducing HF processes & methods that have been used by subsequent HF work on the newer Hitachi intercity express trains.
Activities included: