University of Texas Module 2 Video Viewing Assignment

This assignment comprises reflections on four videos related to human factors, as well as a discussion post. The student analyzes videos covering key concepts such as cognitive workload, fatigue, psychological safety, and design errors. The reflections address topics like the impact of human factors on workplace functionality, the effects of fatigue on decision-making, strategies for supporting individuals with anxiety, and examples of design errors like the Norman door. The discussion post focuses on the elements of a good video for an improvement project team, emphasizing the importance of illustrating human errors, guiding corrective actions, and utilizing both person-centered and system-focused approaches to reduce errors and enhance workplace safety. The assignment draws on key concepts from human factors and ergonomics, with references to relevant academic sources.

Running head: VIDEO
Video
Name of the student
Name of the university
Author’s name

1VIDEO
Module 2 Assignment 1
It can be defined as different environmental, organizational, and individual determinants
that influence the functionality of the workforce and behavior of an individual and a team
(Meister, 2018).
The top human factors in a job are cognitive workload, teams and equipment. Such as in
a workplace it is important to focus on the cognitive workload as too much mental effort can lead
to stress and fatigue. Similarly, poor equipment or a working with equipment such as working on
computer for long hours can lead to stress and fatigue and eye weakness. Teams are important as
they help in supporting members in coping different problems (Meister, 2018).
Module 2 Assignment 2
Generally, a person feels fatigue after they work for a long time consistently without
taking any rest. Working while feeling tired, uneasy, sleepy and mental fatigue can lead to
different injuries and accident. When I work while having fatigue, feeling tired and sleepy, I fail
in taking proper decisions and focus on my work let me commit several mistakes (Martinussen &
Hunter, 2017).
The IM SAFE checklist is very crucial in determining whether a person is suitable to
work or not. Suppose a person is on medications for certain issue which would not hamper his
work, then he can continue to work on the task. Though, if the person is ill such as having high
fever, not having the ability to work properly, then he should consider taking rest (Martinussen
& Hunter, 2017).

2VIDEO
Module 2 Assignment 3
To help the person who is having anxiety but feels unsafe to speak up, it is important to
understand how anxiety is manifesting in that person. Since the person feels unsafe to speak up,
then initially it is important to become friends with them and help them feel more comfortable
while speaking. Then ask them the best type of support they would prefer. It is important to offer
support but not completely take over and being over possessive. It would not be easy to help the
person overcome their anxiety feeling and speaking problem, but we need to do our best in
supporting them (Butler, 2016).
Module 2 Assignment 4
I have encountered several tricky doors. Just like the Norman door, there are revolving
doors that have the ability to confuse a person (Tenner, 2015). Usually, in a normal life, people
consider human errors as bad luck. Human errors consist of instances where a planned or
unplanned activity fails to achieve the expected outcome. There are several examples such as a
person can overlook his park brakes in the car or misusing the vehicle brakes during a wet and
slimy road (Van Cott, 2018).
Module 2 Discussion
A good video should consist of all models of human errors that can help in determining
the reasons behind why an error has occurred in the past or what are the future liabilities. A good
video should guide the project team in taking actions against the human errors and help in
making the place safer. The video should utilize both person-centered and system-focused
approaches to help reduce the human errors and prevent them.

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REFERENCES
Butler, G. (2016). Overcoming social anxiety and shyness: A self-help guide using cognitive
behavioural techniques. Hachette UK.
Martinussen, M., & Hunter, D. R. (2017). Aviation psychology and human factors. CRC Press.
Meister, D. (2018). The history of human factors and ergonomics. CRC Press.
Tenner, E. (2015). The Design of Everyday Things by Donald Norman. Technology and Culture,
56(3), 785-787.
Van Cott, H. (2018). Human errors: Their causes and reduction. In Human error in medicine (pp.
53-65). CRC Press.