ABS issues guidance on the development of procedures and technical manual
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) advises the maritime industry (including ships and offshore installations) for guidance in developing and maintaining new and existing instructional materials offering its guidance notes on the development of procedures and technical manual.
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TIN news: The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) advises the maritime industry (including ships and offshore installations) for guidance in developing and maintaining new and existing instructional materials offering its guidance notes on the development of procedures and technical manual.
It is important to know that some documented procedures must be prepared to comply with particular standards published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Additionally, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee and other regulatory bodies can make amendments to older editions of specific procedural documents that are already in place. In a June 2013 meeting, there were amendments to the 1979, 1989, and 2009 editions of the MODU Code, which now require that specific procedures are developed for entry into enclosed spaces. This example reflects the importance, for the writers of instructional materials, to continuously monitor changes or amendments in industry standards.
Human performance (e.g., safe, efficient, and reliable task performance) can be monitored and influenced. An inadequate level of human performance can adversely impact operations and safety. The primary objective for influencing compliance with instructional materials and performance is the reduction of errors. Properly developed materials can influence human performance by reducing variation in work performance and facilitating compliance with the requirements of the documents. This is accomplished by documenting standard work processes in instructional materials.
Human error can lead to near misses or minor losses, escalating up to major accidents. Inappropriate and undesirable decisions or behaviors can increase the likelihood of a loss. When developing instructional materials, it is important to focus on reducing the number of decisions that people have to make, as well as reducing risk and memory recall requirements. Instructional materials can reliably carry information concerning decision rules (e.g., “Vent steam when temperature is reduced to 260°F”). Risk perceptions can be mitigated via the use of danger, warning, and caution labeling and signage. Instructional documents can also aid in memory requirements by listing steps and their particulars, directing the when, where, how, why, and what of instructional steps, and indicate any factors related to task timing.
It is important to know that some documented procedures must be prepared to comply with particular standards published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Additionally, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee and other regulatory bodies can make amendments to older editions of specific procedural documents that are already in place. In a June 2013 meeting, there were amendments to the 1979, 1989, and 2009 editions of the MODU Code, which now require that specific procedures are developed for entry into enclosed spaces. This example reflects the importance, for the writers of instructional materials, to continuously monitor changes or amendments in industry standards.
Human performance (e.g., safe, efficient, and reliable task performance) can be monitored and influenced. An inadequate level of human performance can adversely impact operations and safety. The primary objective for influencing compliance with instructional materials and performance is the reduction of errors. Properly developed materials can influence human performance by reducing variation in work performance and facilitating compliance with the requirements of the documents. This is accomplished by documenting standard work processes in instructional materials.
Human error can lead to near misses or minor losses, escalating up to major accidents. Inappropriate and undesirable decisions or behaviors can increase the likelihood of a loss. When developing instructional materials, it is important to focus on reducing the number of decisions that people have to make, as well as reducing risk and memory recall requirements. Instructional materials can reliably carry information concerning decision rules (e.g., “Vent steam when temperature is reduced to 260°F”). Risk perceptions can be mitigated via the use of danger, warning, and caution labeling and signage. Instructional documents can also aid in memory requirements by listing steps and their particulars, directing the when, where, how, why, and what of instructional steps, and indicate any factors related to task timing.
Guidance Notes Sections :
• Section 2- The Role of Instructional Materials
• Section 3- Writing Instructional Materials
• Section 4 -Graphics in Instructional Materials
• Section 5- Managing Instructional Materials
• Sectoin 6 -Verifying, Validating, Approving, Certifying, and Implementing Instructional Materials
• Section 2- The Role of Instructional Materials
• Section 3- Writing Instructional Materials
• Section 4 -Graphics in Instructional Materials
• Section 5- Managing Instructional Materials
• Sectoin 6 -Verifying, Validating, Approving, Certifying, and Implementing Instructional Materials
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