Table 2

Examples of HFE design principles

Focus of HFE	Examples of HFE design principles
Physical HFE	To minimise perception time, decision time, and manipulation time
	To reduce or mitigate need for excessive physical exertion
	To optimise opportunities for physical movement
Cognitive HFE	To ensure consistency of interface design
	To match between technology and the user's mental model
	To minimise cognitive load
	To allow for error detection and recovery
	To provide feedback to users
Organisational HFE	To provide opportunities to workers to learn and develop new skills
	To allow worker control over work system
	To support worker access to social support
	To involve users in system design

HFE, human factors and ergonomics.