Overview

Many companies have felt the impact on resource manning as COVID-19 has changed the way we staff jobs. Companies are taking a hard look into how they can safely run with fewer staff. How do we determine what we need for "Normal" operations and is this sufficient for Abnormal and Emergency operations?

Workload studies have evolved over the last 50 years and have changed from descriptive (time and motion), to subjective (NASA TLX) to new analytical approach which removes bias and searches out unacceptable risk. Many companies are focused on balanced workload as many positions have evolved over many years. With the resource challenges in the last two years many companies are looking to run with minimum staffing. This presentation will explain what are the measurements required to determine workload.                                                                                                        

This webinar is aimed at operators, supervisors, engineers and managers.             

Speaker

Ian Nimmo, President, UCDS Inc.

Ian has worked for 20 Years with ICI Teesside Operations as Computer Applications Manager, 10 Years as Senior Engineering Fellow with Honeywell IAC as ASM Program Director and finally 20 Years as Consultant and President of User Centered Design Services Inc. ISA Senior Fellow. Automation Hall of Fame. Member IET, HFES, NSPE.       

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Process Management and Control Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

15:00–16:00 GMT. 

Software

The presentation will be delivered via GoToWebinar®. Check system requirements.

You are advised to join the webinar at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time, to allow for your computer to connect.

Webinar archive

This webinar is free of charge and open to all to attend, but if you wish to access the slides and a recording to replay on demand then you will need to be a member of the Process Management and Control Special Interest Group.