HFE Checklist (Jan 2023) - 020331
HFE Checklist (Jan 2023) - 020331
HFE Checklist (Jan 2023) - 020331
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION A – WORKPLACE AND ASSESSMENT PARTICULARS
ASSESSMENT TEAM
NAME CONTACT NO
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2.
3.
4.
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION B- - SCREENING
B. SCREENING
B1 What is the nature of process/ work activities being carried out at this location?
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SECTION B- - SCREENING
B2 For each process/work activities, carry out screening to identify medium- and high-risk activities that require assessment
using this checklist. Low-risk activities do not require assessment.
1. List out all work activities carried out at the workplace. The work activities should be similar to those listed in
existing risk assessments such as HIRARC.
2. For each activity, answer the following questions to fill up the screening matrix below.
a. Based on the Guidelines on Ergonomic Risk Assessment at Workplace 2017, was an initial ERA required?
b. Based on Guidelines for Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) 2008, is the
HIRARC score medium risk or above (≥5)?
c. Does the task require confined space entry?
d. Based on the Identification of Excessive Noise Checklist in the Industry Code of Practice for Management of
Occupational Noise Exposure and Hearing Conservation 2019, was the possibility of excessive noise
identified?
e. Based on the Guideline on Heat Stress Management at Workplace 2016, did the Heat Stress Screening
checklist resulted in 3 or more parameters scoring >1 OR a total score of ≥ 5?
f. Has there been any health and safety incidents related to this activity involving injury and/or fatality within
the past 5 years?
3. Answer “Yes” if the specified screening criteria has been met or “No” if it has not been met.
Answer “Not done” if the assessment specified in the screening questions has not been carried out before.
Answer “NA” if the assessment specified in the screening questions is not applicable to the workplace.
4. If “Yes” or “Not done” is answered for any of the questions, this CEIHE checklist is required for that work activity.
If “No” is answered for all questions, this CEIHE assessment checklist is optional.
5. The work activity should be re-assessed when there have been changes to the work area, machinery and tools or the
work method.
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION B- - SCREENING
Screening Matrix:
Answer “Yes”, “No”, “Not done” or “NA”
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
Ergonomics HIRARC Confined Identification Heat Stress Incidents
Screening criteria
Risk Factors Space Entry of Excessive Screening
(Screening) Noise HFE
Incident Checklist
involving (Required/
3 or more
Task involves Possibility of injury and/or Not
Initial ERA is parameters
Threshold level Score is ≥5 confined excessive fatality has required)
required scored >1 OR
space entry noise occurred
total score ≥ 5
within the
past 5 years
Work Activity
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C. TASK SPECIFIC ASSESSMENT
For each work activity identified for assessment, conduct a Hierarchical Task Analysis to describe all necessary steps in the task. For
examples of HTA, please refer to the HFE Checklist Guide.
Fill in the Summary for Task Specific Assessment table below to identify the relevant sections of the checklist that is applicable to each
task. Refer to the guide for additional information.
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5
Task Design
Ergonomics
Interaction
Machinery
Work Activity Task
Computer
Human-
Tool
Y Y
Y Y
Y Y
Y Y
Y Y
Y Y
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION C1 – TASKS INVOLVING HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
A human-computer interaction is when a user interacts with a machine, system, or device via a user interface. This includes
but is not limited to control panels, machine dashboards, personal computers, and laptops. Section C1 is applicable if:
i) The machine, system or device must have a visual display but may or may not have controls
ii) The worker interacts with the machine system or device by looking at the display and/or using the controls
Name
Designation
Years of service
Brief description of
task
Device type
Description of worker
interaction with HCI
device
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION C1 – TASKS INVOLVING HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
C1.3 Frequently used displays are located within the central line of
vision.
C1.4 The display font (i.e., font type, colour, size) clear and does not
cause confusion or reading errors.
C1.5 The display components are distinguished adequately (e.g.,
using form, position, colour or tone) so as to not cause
confusion or error.
C1.7 For numerical displays, the display is able to give a reading with
sufficient accuracy for the task being carried out.
C1.8 There is sufficient time for action to be taken before the
displayed information changes.
C1.9 The visual displays and auditory signals conform to the work
process.
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION C1 – TASKS INVOLVING HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
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SECTION C1 – TASKS INVOLVING HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
If there is only a display with no attached controls, answer NA for questions C1.14 to C1.24. Examples of controls include push buttons,
flip buttons, dials, levers, gears, wheels, touch screens, proximity sensors, voice-activated controls, etc.
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION C1 – TASKS INVOLVING HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION C2 – TASKS INVOLVING MACHINERY
Machinery is defined as any stationary or mobile machine or group of machines. It is any physical system that uses power to
apply forcers and/or control movement to perform specific task or action. This includes, but is not limited to, includes steam
boilers, unfired pressure vessels, fired pressure vessels, pipelines, prime movers, gas cylinders, gas holders, hoisting machines
and tackle, transmission machinery, driven machinery, materials handling equipment, amusement device or any other similar
machinery and any equipment for the casting, cutting, welding or electro-deposition of materials and for the spraying by
means of compressed gas or air of materials or other materials.
A stationary machine is defined as any machinery that is stationary or is fixed within a stationary frame when being operated.
A mobile machinery is defined as any machinery or vehicle that moves from one location to another when in operation. This
includes, but is not limited to, vehicles such as lorries, vans, trucks, cars, and forklifts as well as machinery such as conveyor
belts.
It does not include non-powered tools such as bicycles, push carts or manual trolleys.
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION C2 – TASKS INVOLVING MACHINERY
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION C3 – TASKS INVOLVING TOOLS
Tools are defined as any hand-held portable item that is operated directly by the worker. It includes handheld machine or
power-driven tools (e.g. drills, grinders, jackhammers, blowers etc,), electrical devices (e.g. flashlights, etc.) and manual tools
(e.g. screwdrivers, hammers, hoses, etc.). It also includes equipment that can be moved or handled manually (e.g. ladders,
trolleys, pushcarts, lifting jacks, bicycles, etc.)
Any machine- or power-driven tools that are not handheld or portable should be assessed as a machine in Section C2 instead.
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION C3 – TASKS INVOLVING TOOLS
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION C4 – TASK ERGONOMICS
C4 – TASK ERGONOMICS
Physical ergonomics deals with the physical load on the human body when performing tasks. The ergonomics risk factors can
be identified an assessed as outlined in the Guidelines on Ergonomics Risk Assessment at the Workplace 2017.
C4 Task Ergonomics
Task being assessed
Name
Designation
Years of service
Brief description of task
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION C4 – TASK ERGONOMICS
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION C5 – TASK DESIGN
C5 – TASK DESIGN
C5 Task Design
Task being assessed
Name
Designation
Years of service
Brief description of task
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION D – CONFINED SPACES
D –CONFINED SPACES
A “confined space” as defined in the Industry Code of Practice for Safe Working in A Confined Space 2010 is an enclosed or
partially enclosed space that is at atmospheric pressure during occupancy and is not intended or designed primarily as a place
of work, and
a) is liable at any time to
(i) have an atmosphere which contains potentially harmful levels of contaminants;
(ii) have an oxygen deficiency or excess; or
(iii) cause engulfment; and
b) could have restricted means for entry and exit.
D Confined Spaces
Location
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION D – CONFINED SPACES
Maintenance Others
Physical ______________________________________________________(state in detail)
Chemical _____________________________________________________(state in detail)
Type of hazards Psychosocial _________________________________________________(state in detail)
Biological ____________________________________________________(state in detail)
Ergonomics __________________________________________________(state in detail)
Yes No
Permitted entrant _____________(State number of persons)
Standby person _____________(State number of persons)
Authorise Gas Tester ________________________________________(State name and registration number)
________________________________________(State name and registration number)
________________________________________(State name and registration number)
Entry Supervisor ________________________________________(State name and registration number)
________________________________________(State name and registration number)
________________________________________(State name and registration number)
*If more space is required, attach an additional sheet
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SECTION D – CONFINED SPACES
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION D – CONFINED SPACES
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION D – CONFINED SPACES
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION D – CONFINED SPACES
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION D – CONFINED SPACES
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION D – CONFINED SPACES
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION E - JOB DESIGN
Job design refers to how a set of tasks or an entire job is organized. For this assessment, the job design for each job position
will be assessed to address problems such as work overload or underload, isolation, excessive working hours, etc.
Status
Evidence (s) (s) (s)
(Y/N)
Have the job positions involved for each work process
List of job positions/ job description
been identified and documented?
For each job position identified, carry out assessment if it includes any tasks that has been assessed in Section C.
Note
1. One job position may have multiple tasks.
2. One task may be carried out by multiple people in different job positions.
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION E - JOB DESIGN
i. …………………………………………..
ii. ………………………………………….
iii. …………………………………………..
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PERSONNEL:
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SECTION E - JOB DESIGN
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION E - JOB DESIGN
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION F– ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF WORK AREA
For each task being assessed, list the work area(s) where the task takes place. For each work area, identify which Sections of the HFE
checklist must be filled for that work area:
F1 F2 F3 F4
Local Exhaust
Ventilation
Work Activity Task Work Area
Lighting
(LEV)
Noise
Heat
Y Y
Y Y
Y Y
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION F– ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF WORK AREA
i. …………………………………………..
ii. ………………………………………….
iii. …………………………………………..
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PERSONNEL:
F1 - NOISE
Ye Action
F1 No NA Evidence (s)
s items
Identification of Excessive Noise
F1.1 Has identified excessive noise exposures for ALL work areas.
Re-identification of Excessive Noise
F1.2 Has re-identified excessive noise.
Noise Risk Assessment
F1.3 Has carried out noise risk assessment.
Audiometric Testing
F1.4 Audiometric testing is carried out each year by an approved
testing centre.
Employer Commitment
F1.5 Employer commitment towards noise management.
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HUMAN FACTOR AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACES
SECTION F– ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF WORK AREA
Ye Action
F1 No NA Evidence (s)
s items
F1.6 The employer has made an assessment before implementation
whether the control measure is practicable to reduce excessive
noise by way of engineering control or administrative control.
Implementation of Planned Control Measures
F1.7 Effectiveness of the implemented control measures.
Personal Hearing Protectors
F1.8 Personal Hearing Protectors, are table to reduce the noise
exposure to below the NEL.
Worker Training
F1.9 Workers exposed to excessive noise are given appropriate
training.
Hearing Protection Zones
F1.10 "Hearing Protection Zones" are clearly marked and easily
understood by workers.
Effectiveness of control measures
F1.11 The employer has assessed the effectiveness of control measures.
F1.12 The employer has made improvements to the control measures, if
required.
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SECTION F– ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF WORK AREA
F2 – HEAT
This section must be filled for all work areas being assessed. Refer to Guidelines on Heat Stress Management at workplace 2016 for
detailed information.
F3 – LIGHTING
This section must be filled for all work areas being assessed that is done using artificial lighting. It is not required for work areas using
natural lighting (e.g. outdoors).
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SECTION F– ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF WORK AREA
This section must be filled if the LEVs are being used in the work area.
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SECTION F– ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF WORK AREA
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SECTION G – ORGANISATIONAL ELEMENTS ASSESSMENT
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