MAP-01-011 HFI Technical Guide - Human Factors Integration ...

Chapter 14 – Equipment LayoutThe process of defining the equipment layout is summarized in Figure 14-5.Overall compartment layout and equipment fit is outlined before the compartmentworkspaces and workstation layout is specified in detail, if necessary theworkstation may be prototyped to ensure that it conforms to requirements.The process of defining the equipment layout involves liaison between the HFIFocus and various stakeholders in conducting the HFI activities. The HFIactivities are presented in Table 14-1. The ticks represent the procurementPhases at which the activities are likely to be conducted.C A D M I D HFI ActivityDevelop Preliminary Workspace ConfigurationsOutline Equipment Fit Specify Compartment Workspace Layout Specify Workstation Layout Prototype Workstation Layout Assess Workstation LayoutHFI ProcessSupport ModificationsProvide Proactive SupportTable 14-1: HFI Activities in Equipment Layout14.2.1 HFI Focus ResponsibilitiesThe HFI Focus is responsible for the following:• Liaison with SSG-Ship / SSG-SM, MLS CG and DEC to agree overallworkspace layout.• Liaison with the IPT Leader or relevant System Project Manager tointegrate the workspace layouts into the General Arrangement (Chap 8)and design of Operational Spaces (Chap 9).• Liaison with TES-SSG-CSHF or MLS CG to assess suitability ofworkstation layout and arrange prototyping with user representatives.• Liaison with TES-SA-MA to ensure that maintenance access requirementsare met (Chap 16).• Identification of usability criteria for an effective and efficient userequipmentinterface (Chap 15).Nov 2006 Page 14-9 Issue 4