3643 Human factors standards for human machine interface (HMI) design: quick reference guide

The integration of Human Factors Engineering (HFE) good practice into human-machine interface (HMI) design is critical to enable operators to conduct their tasks efficiently and, most importantly, to reduce the risk of errors that can lead to catastrophic outcomes. Rather than blaming the operator, it is essential to integrate HFE good practice early in the design life cycle and use the extensive knowledge available in existing standards to inform the design and mitigate risks.

This publication has been developed to summarise key design requirements and considerations relating to HMI design, as described in commonly used human factors design standards and industry good practice. It is intended for use by specialists in procurement, HFE, design and approvals.

This publication offers both general and detailed design guidance. This guidance has been extracted from applicable standards and summarised in this document to support the design of both virtual and hard-control HMIs.

The guidance in this publication is intended to provide quick-reference material to inform all stages of the design process. While the full standards should be consulted as part of the design process, this document provides a quick-reference guide to support design decisions that align with applicable standards.