Introduction to this Writer's Guide

This writer’s guide provides guidance based on common industry practices and empirical findings from human factors and human performance studies.

• The field of Human Factors investigates and applies knowledge of human capabilities and constraints to the design of products, systems, and tools to support safe, effective, and efficient performance (hfes.org).

Procedure lifecycles across various industries were used to organize this writer's guide.

This writer’s guide is designed to allow procedure writers to access guidance regarding information and methods appropriate to the procedures they are writing.

Guidance and information is also provided related to how proper training can influence the effectiveness of procedures.

If you have questions or issues, please contact S. Camille Peres (peres@tamu.edu).