Specialist consulting on psychosocial risk management and the application of psychology to organisational and human performance.
PSYCHOLOGY
SAFETY
MENTAL HEALTH
Welcome to Douglas Human Factors (DHF)
DHF believe that good work is good for people, and that well-designed work can go beyond achieving safety and can contribute to wellbeing and a sense of thriving, this is what DHF aim to bring to the workplace. We aim to collaborate with organisations to enhance performance, and employee safety, health and wellbeing at the same time.
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We are committed to making the positive outcomes of applying psychology to work accessible, by using first principles science applied to your specific circumstances in a way that makes most sense.
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We help you to understand how to achieve your legislative and moral obligations effectively through the factors that you have control over.
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We aim to integrate the principles of human factors and psychology into existing systems, to improve the likelihood of success, without over complicating the system or adding any unnecessary or arduous demands on people.
Our Services
Psychosocial Risk Management
DHF has the expertise to run safety risk assessment, psychosocial risk assessment and safety critical task analysis in the various environments that your people work in.
Whether that is on a construction project, at a fabrication yard, in a corporate environment, or offshore on a dredging vessel or production platform or anything in between.
Systems of Work Auditing
A fundamental part of the risk management cycle is to monitor the result that come from your risk management plan (system of work).
At DHF our experienced personnel can undertake desk top and site based audits of your systems of work to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your system and make recommendations to further lower your level of residual risk exposure.
Leadership Coaching
Coaching is a valuable resource for leaders, supporting their personal development goals and facilitating the implementation of organisational objectives within their teams.
Investing in leaders is crucial as they exert influence over a wide range of individuals in the workplace and therefore play a pivotal role in shaping an organisation's culture - their actions and decisions significantly impact the overall well-being and success of the workforce.
Investigation
We specialise in providing support for psychosocial investigations and other safety investigations that necessitate a human and organisational performance (HOP) perspective.
In compliance with WHS legislation, preventing the recurrence of incidents is a crucial requirement, and adopting an HOP perspective greatly enhances the likelihood of achieving this goal.
Mental Health Resilience Development
Our educational programs are specifically designed to target areas such as stress management and personal wellbeing.
By equipping individuals with the necessary tools and knowledge, they gain practical strategies and insights to effectively navigate and manage challenging situations. These programs aim to enhance well-being, build resilience, and promote a healthier work environment.
Human and Organisational Performance
We collaborate with companies to identify opportunities for performance enhancement by applying Human and Organisational Factors science.
By leveraging this scientific approach, we analyse the intricate relationship between individuals, teams, and the organisation itself.