Start the new year off right with Human Factors training! If you’re interested in learning about the impact of Human Factors across the agency, the Human Factors Task Force (HFTF) is hosting an in-person NASA Human Factors Analysis and Classifications System (NASAHFACS) training and certification course this January. This course is open to both civil servants and support service contractors interested in learning about the impacts of Human Factors and improving human performance for their center and across the agency.
“Our goals are to build awareness of Human Factors, identify and prevent occurrences of human error, and identify and encourage resilience-building human contributions throughout the agency,” said Tracy Dillinger, Human Factors technical manager.
The three-day certification course will be held Jan. 28-30, 2025, at Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. This is an in-person-only course and will not include an online option. Participants will learn the concepts and information necessary to perform Human Factors analyses. The course teaches how to code Human Factors during mishap investigations, contribute to the agency database and use NASAHFACS proactively in programs.
Prior to registering for the three-day certification course, participants must complete the mandatory prerequisite SATERN course, “NASAHFACS Overview” (SMA-HQ-WBT-227). This one-hour course provides an overview of NASAHFACS and its methodology.
The Human Factors Program supports all NASA missions and strategic efforts within the agency. Each year, the HFTF develops an annual report for the agency and provides Human Factors support to Mishap Investigation Boards. The team applies NASAHFACS to Type A, B and C mishaps, as well as high-visibility close calls.
Register for the three-day certification course in SATERN under “NASAHFACS Training and Certification” (SMA-SAFE-OSMA-4009) by Jan. 10.
For more information, visit the Human Factors web page.
If you have questions, contact Isabel Hernandez, Andre Karpowich or Tracy Dillinger.