WHAT IS HUMAN FACTORS?

• The application of knowledge about human abilities, limitations, and other human characteristics to the design of equipment, tasks, and jobs.

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?

• Experience research tools such as driving simulators, instrumented vehicles and other advanced technologies
• Learn about human factors efforts across DOT
• Learn how human factors could improve your projects
• Talk with human factors experts from DOT and industry

AGENDA

• Opening remarks in the West Atrium


• Exhibitions in the West Atrium

DOT ORGANIZATIONS:

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Maritime Administration (MARAD)
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  (NHTSA)
• Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST)
• Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA)
• Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)

http://hfcc.dot.gov