Workshops
HFACS, Inc. offers both client-centered and open workshops taught by certified HFACS instructors either in-person or virtually. For our open-enrolment workshops, HFACS Inc. has proudly partnered with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to provide professional training in human factors and safety for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Open workshops include HFACS, HFACS-Advanced, and HFACS-Innovative Interventions; learn more at our Open Workshops page.
Upon completion of our intensive 2-day workshop, participants will have the skills to apply the HFACS framework, along with its companion tools to (1) perform a thorough and credible human factors analysis of safety events and (2) systematically generate effective interventions to reduce recurrence.
Topics to be covered:
- Integrating human factors and system safety principles into Root Cause Analysis
- Utilizing the Human Factors Analysis & Classification System (HFACS) to identify and analyze systemic causes of harm during your RCA activities
- Developing novel corrective actions for improving safety using the Human Factors Intervention Matrix (HFIX)
- Selecting the best HFIX solution using the multiple-criteria decision tool called FACES
ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE:
A digital version of the latest HFACS-Handbook©, including tools that support both:
- HFACS-Tables and Definitions
- HFACS-Quick Reference Card
- HFACS-Posters (RCA2 & Fishbone)
- HFACS-Interviewing Guide
- HFACS-Diagramming Tools
- HFACS-Lite Forms
- HFIX-Tables and Definitions
- HFIX-Checklist
- HFIX-Quick Reference Card
- FACES-Tables and Definitions
- FACES-Quick Reference Card
Advance Your Safety Expertise with the Certificate of Management in HFACS
Offered in partnership between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and HFACS, Inc., the Certificate of Management in HFACS provides safety professionals with a dynamic opportunity to deepen their expertise in human factors, accident investigation, and proactive, data-driven safety management.
This comprehensive three-course program delivers in-depth training in the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) framework, empowering participants to identify hazards, analyze safety trends, and implement effective interventions that improve organizational safety outcomes.
As global aviation and other high-risk industries evolve, so does the demand for skilled safety leaders. Whether you're seeking to strengthen your organization's safety culture or advance your own professional development, this certificate offers a rigorous, application-focused learning experience designed to create measurable impact.
Participants earn the Certificate of Management in HFACS by completing the following three courses, which combine immersive instruction with guided discussion, critical thinking, and real-world case studies:
- HFACS (Virtual or In-Person)
- HFACS - Advanced (Virtual)
- Innovative Interventions: Mastering Human Factors in Accident Prevention (Virtual)
We recommend completing the courses in the order listed for optimal learning and skill progression.
Learn more about the Certificate of Management in HFACS
