ECITB HuP01 Human Performance

This course is ECITB (Engineering & Construction Industry Training Board) accredited. The
objective of the course is to introduce people who work in hazardous environments and are
involved in safety critical tasks to the culture of Behavioural Based Safety through an
introduction to the subject of Human Performance (HuP).

The outcome of the training is to attempt to reduce those accidents that can be attributed to
Human Performance by instilling a greater understanding of the capabilities and limitations of
people in the work environment.

At the end of the course, all learners will be able to;

✓ Explain the importance of taking a Human Performance (HuP) approach to safety and
business effectiveness.
✓ State the differences between behavioural safety and HuP
✓ Explain the principle of managing Safety in Depth
✓ Explain the key factors that can lead to a significant event
✓ Explain how to apply a range of HuP error prevention tools in order to reduce error

The course is delivered within a classroom environment and assessed through a combination of
formative question and answer sessions and a written theory test.

The course includes video, audio, photographic and physical training aids

This course is perfectly placed for those working in industry who want to understand the
importance of human performance in safety and business effectiveness. This includes:

• Supervisors and Managers: To help them manage performance and engage with their
teams more effectively.

• Safety Officers: To enhance their knowledge of human performance models and error
prevention tools.

• Project Engineers: To apply human performance principles in their projects for better
outcomes.

• Team Leaders: To improve communication and reduce errors within their teams.