Human Factors in the Trenches

|Publish Date: Jun 3, 2024|Keywords: Contemporary EHF 2024, Defence, Human factors integration, Publications, Safety|

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Barry Peter Kirby
Abstract
The Universal Battle Trench (UBT) project is an initiative to develop a novel, rapidly deployable trench system aimed at enhancing the safety and operational efficiency of military personnel. When the project was still in its early conceptual phase it incorporated Human Factors (HF) expertise to guide its early evolution. This involved a task analysis, modelling utilising 3D printing, trials, and an Early Human Factors Assessment, which facilitated early design changes, enhancing safety and cost-effectiveness.