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Lighting: – Are you seeing as much as you think?
We don’t work in an office Let’s start with this: control rooms are not like offices or any other room at your facility. The work that takes place in a control room is critical, time-sensitive, and unforgiving of errors. Since we know this to be the case, why is the lighting in a control room…
Read MoreWin one of two Extech LT300 Light Meters!
We are giving away two Extech LT300 Light Meters – plus up to THREE BONUS chances to win! This meter will help you gauge the brightness of specific work areas and surfaces within your control room, identifying areas which could create safety, accuracy, or efficiency challenges. The MSRP for this model is $169.99. View Specifications Share…
Read MoreInactivity: When doing less can be exhausting!
When the plant, pipeline, system, or grid is running correctly, there are very few surprises. The system seems to quietly “run itself.” When we then minimize the room noise, eliminate distraction and interruption and improve the lighting, sightlines and ergonomics, there seems to be nothing working against your operator/controller. Or is there? There is little…
Read MoreTwo Types of Errors created by poor Control Room Design
Not all aspects of poor Control Room Design are immediately noticeable. I frequently encounter issues with the design of a control room that result in two types of errors: Immediate Errors and Fatigue-Related Errors. Immediate Errors Immediate Errors are usually more apparent, though they may stay hidden until there is a critical event. They are…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Control Room Audits
One of the problems with evaluating a working environment is that familiarity leads to assumptions about what is and is not a problem within your control room. Objectivity can play a big role in identifying small problems that, while easily and inexpensively fixed, are often overlooked by operators that see them every day. Over the…
Read MoreGiveaway
We are giving away one IRON HORSE Seating 3000 HD in Gray Leather with a Gray Microfiber Insert. *Pictured in black. Actual color will be Gray. The chair includes our standard headrest, tilt-up armrests and composite base. The MSRP for this model is $2,608. View Specifications This giveaway is sponsored by: Learn more about Iron…
Read MoreAn Inside Look at SWA’s New Network Operations Control Center
Southwest Airlines’ new Network Operations Control Center at Love Field in Dallas began operating on May 3 and keeping Southwest Airlines flying has never been easier, or more high tech. “We’ve provided a big grand room for our decision makers and our planners to see what the operation is telling us, the visual cues to…
Read MoreDesigning a Control Room
When designing a Mission Critical Control Room it is very easy to overlook critical factors that affect not only the operators but the entire operation of the company. Design Matters’ strategy creates an environment that allows operators in mission critical operations to be at a high level of alertness for prolonged periods of time. Design…
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