Human Performance Center

Welcome to the Department of Energy's Human Performance Center (HPC) Web Site. Human Performance Improvement (HPI) is about reducing errors and managing defenses to prevent significant events. The application of HPI Principles in numerous organizations (medical, nuclear, chemical, etc.) has resulted in improved safety, quality, and productivity. The HPC exists as a resource for the Department's headquarters and field employees and contractors to implement and enhance HPI initiatives. The HPC provides resources, references, and training; and acts as a clearing house for HPI lessons learned from the DOE complex, other government organizations, and private industry. This web site is designed to share information on the purpose, process, and results of HPI which will assist you in implementation of practices to improve safety, quality, and productivity. Please contact us if you have any questions or comments (hpc@hq.doe.gov).

• Human Performance Fundamentals: Background regarding the concepts of Human Performance Improvement.
• HPC Assistance: How the HPC can assist with evaluation, planning, and implementation of HPI practices in your organization.
• HPI Resources: Documents describing HPI principles and practices - background and application information.
• HPI Training (in coordination with the National Training Center): Available HPI related training courses and those planned for development.
• Events: A listing of HPI current events and events of interest.
• HPI Experiences: What is being done in the DOE complex to enhance performance through the application of HPI Principles.
• HPI Related Sites (links): A listing of Human Performance related web sites.
• Contact Us: Send an email to the HPC (hpc@hq.doe.gov) or contact Earl Carnes at email: earl.carnes@hq.doe.gov or phone: 301-903-5255 with your questions and comments.