Having our origins in aviation Human Factors work, Westwood-Thomas Associates have completed a broad cross-spectrum of projects in the aviation industry. Recent projects have involved Line Operations Safety Audits (LOSA), development of Threat and Error Management programs (TEM), evaluation of new technology, maintenance human factors, incident investigation, and training system design.

 

With long-standing expertise in the design of training and assessment programs relating to non-technical skills, we can provide cutting edge solutions for all your training needs. Our toolkit covers each of the critical areas of your non-technical skills program, including:

 

-  Simulation-based training scenarios;

- Behavioural markers for non-technical skills;

- Instructor training, standardisation, and inter-rater reliability;

- Effective briefing techniques; and

- Video-based debrief.

Aviation

Rail

With considerable experience working within both metropolitan passenger and bulk /intermodal freight services, Westwood Thomas Associates offer innovative approaches to risk assessment and risk mitigation in rail.

 

Recent projects have involved a range of Human Factors methods including:

 

-  Task Analysis and Workload evaluation;

-  Risk Assessment of pedestrian safety;

-  Incident investigation;

-  SPAD mitigation strategies; and

-  Threat and Error Management program

Healthcare

Understanding the complexity of large socio-technical systems such as those involved in the delivery of  healthcare, Westwood Thomas Associates can provide guidance and new insights. Recent projects have involved a range of Human Factors methods including:

 

-  HFMEA - Healthcare Failure Mode and Affects Analysis;

-  Analysis of incident data;

-  Assistance for Root Cause Analysis teams;

-  Development of Human Factors training programs; and

-  Usability analysis of new technology.

 

We offer a wide range of Human Factors solutions to emerging issues in healthcare, and demonstrate an approach which is sensitive to the current cultural milieu whilst offering forward-thinking interventions.

Other industries

Westwood-Thomas Associates provides a wide range of services across all industry contexts, from production and manufacture to mining and extractive industries.

 

-  Risk assessment;

-  Incident investigation;

-  Fatigue Risk Management

-  Training;

-  Safety Management Systems; and

-  Usability analysis of new technology.