HSI Standards, Handbooks and Guides

List of HSI Standards, Handbooks and Guides

DODI 5000.95, Human Systems Integration in Defense Acquisition, 01 April 2022 DoDI 5000.95, "Human Systems Integration in Defense Acquisition," Effective April 1, 2022 (whs.mil)

– Consistent with the top level DoD Directive on Defense Acquisition (DODD 5000.01), this DoD Instruction establishes overall requirements for:

  •  “Human Systems Integration in the Defense Acquisition system. 
  •  HSI Domains, integration, implementation, and reporting across the DoD acquisition enterprise for personnel responsible for the development, testing, production, training, operations and sustainment of defense acquisition programs.”

– This Instruction provides guidance to DoD and the Military Services on planning and execution of HSI and domain activities.

– In turn, the Military Services have created their own policy documents to guide their own acquisition related HSI activities.

 

DoD Human Systems Integration Guidebook, May 2022 Defense Acquisition Guidebook -Human Systems Integration (cto.mil)

– This standalone guidebook replaced Defense Acquisition Guide Chapter 5. It provides guidance on implementing DoDI 5000.95 policy covering all HSI domains in a total systems approach.

  • Section 1 provides an introduction to the Guidebook.
  • Section 2 provides the definition, goals, objectives, benefits and return on investment of HSI.
  • Section 3 provides an overview of HSI domains, their goals, objectives and relationships between domains.
  • Section 4 discusses tradeoffs between domains and provides best practices.
  • Section 5 describes HSI tools and methods
  • Section 6 discusses HSI Workforce Advancement, resources and education.
  • Section 7 describes the DoD HSI Community of Practice (CoP) and the DoD Joint HSI Working Group (JHSIWG).

– The target audience includes DoD and Military Service program managers, systems engineers, test and evaluation specialists, and product supportability managers.

 

MIL-STD-882E, DoD Standard Practice System Safety, 11 May 2012 882D Rev 1 - Draft (acqnotes.com)

– This system safety standard practice identifies the DoD approach for identifying hazards and assessing and mitigating associated risks encountered in the development, test, production, use, and disposal of defense systems. The approach described herein conforms to Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.02. DoDI 5000.02 defines the risk acceptance authorities.

– The “E” revision incorporates changes to meet Government and industry requests to reinstate task descriptions. These tasks may be specified in contract documents. When this Standard is required in a solicitation or contract, but no specific task is identified, only Sections 3 and 4 are mandatory.

– The industry standard comparable to MIL-STD-882E is GEIA-STD-0010.

– These standards focus on best practices for identifying and conducting safety risk and hazard analysis and implementing effective mitigation strategies. It also defines documentation and deliverable data that could be required on acquisition programs.

 

MIL-STD-1472H, Department of Defense Design Criteria Standard Human Engineering, 15 September 2020 MIL-STD-1472 H DESIGN CRITERIA HUMAN ENGINEERING (everyspec.com)

– This design criteria document provides comprehensive guidance for the design of military systems, equipment and facilities. It has evolved over the past 50 or so years and incorporates thousands of changes and improvements based on lessons learned.

– This standard is typically cited in US DoD system acquisition contracts as the primary human engineering design requirement (or guide). Additional military standards and handbooks may be cited along with industry or professional standards.

 

MIL-STD-1474E, Department of Defense Design Criteria Standard, April 2015 MIL-STD-1474 E DESIGN CRITERIA NOISE LIMITS (everyspec.com)

– This is a Human Factors Standardization area standard. It belongs to Human Factors!

– This standard provides specific noise limits and other requirements to equipment designers and manufacturers. It is intended to cover typical operational conditions. Required noise limits shall not be exceeded if the materiel is to be acceptable to the procuring activity.

– This standard specifies the maximum permissible noise levels produced by military systems and the test requirements for measuring these levels. This document is based on the provisions of Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA PAM) 40-501, Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 5100.23, OPNAVINST 5100.19, OPNAVINST 9640.1, Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard (AFOSH STD) 48-19, and AFOSH STD 48-20 for noise exposure criteria and Military Standard 1472 (MIL-STD-1472) for communications criteria. This standard is neither a hearing damage risk criterion nor a hearing conservation criterion. It is a set of design criteria.

– This military standard applies to all operations regardless of duration and availability of recovery periods; therefore, the criteria contained herein are more conservative than the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and are to be used whenever feasible in lieu of OSHA standards. Department of Defense (DoD) policy can be found in Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 6055.1 and DODI 6055.12.

 

MIL-STD-46855A, Human Engineering Requirements for Military Systems, Equipment, and Facilities, 24 May 2011 MIL-STD-46855 A HUMAN ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS MILITARY (everyspec.com)

– This is the primary DoD best practice standard for Human Engineering. It was originally developed as a Specification (MIL-H-46855). But, it also has been a Handbook (MIL-HDBK-46855) and currently, a standard. These changes were prompted by “acquisition reform” in the 1990s, when human engineering (along with several other disciplines) was considered (incorrectly) to be a “cost driver.”

– Per the “scope” section of the standard:” This standard establishes and defines the requirements for applying human engineering to the design, development, and acquisition of military systems, equipment, and facilities. These requirements include the work to be accomplished in conducting a human engineering effort integrated with the total system engineering and development effort. These requirements are the basis for including human engineering in proposals; system, equipment, software and associated user interfaces, and facility analysis, design and test; and documentation and reporting.”

– The standard also references associated Human Engineering Data Item Descriptions (DID). These are cited in contracts when deliverable data are desired.

  • DI-HFAC-80742 Human Engineering Simulation Concept
  • DI-HFAC-80743 Human Engineering Test Plan
  • DI-HFAC-80744 Human Engineering Test Report
  • DI-HFAC-80745 Human Engineering System Analysis Report
  • DI-HFAC-80746 Human Engineering Design Approach Document – Operator
  • DI-HFAC-80747 Human Engineering Design Approach Document – Maintainer
  • DI-HFAC-81399 Critical Task Analysis Report DI-HFAC-81742 Human Engineering Program Plan
  • DI-HFAC-81742 Human Engineering Program Plan

 

MIL-HDBK-29612, Guidance for Acquisition of Training Data Products and Services (series of five handbooks)

– This series of five handbooks contains DoD guidance on development of training products.

– MIL-PRF-29612B, Performance Specification, Training Data Products MIL-PRF-29612 B TRAINING DATA PRODUCTS (everyspec.com)

 

SAE 6906, Standard Practice for Human Systems Integration, February 2019  (Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA and Canada) or +1 724-776-4970 (outside U.S.A).

General link:  www.sae.org.

More specific link: SAE6906: Standard Practice for Human Systems Integration - SAE International

– This standard describes the best practices for applying Human Systems Integration (HSI), the management and technical discipline of planning, enabling, coordinating, and optimizing all human-related considerations during system design, development, test, production, use, and disposal of systems, subsystems, equipment, and facilities.

– The standard was developed in response to a DoD Request in November 2015.

– The standard was “adopted” for use by the DoD in 2022, indicating that it is the preferred means of contracting for HSI.

– Data Item Descriptions (DID) exist for two HSI deliverable data items:

– A Military Handbook is currently (2022) in development to assist DoD/Military personnel in contracting with SAE6906.

– Note: Although industry standards must generally be purchased, it is recommended that you consult your corporate library to see if you can get a copy at no cost.

 

ASTM F1337-22, Standard Practice for Human Systems Integration Program Requirements for Ships and Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities, July 2022 Standard Practice for Human Systems Integration Program Requirements for Ships and Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities (astm.org)

– This standard establishes and defines the processes and associated requirements for incorporating Human Systems Integration (HSI) into all phases of Government and Commercial ship, offshore structure, and marine system and equipment acquisition life cycles.

– The intended audience for this document consists of individuals with HSI training and experience representing the procuring activity, contractor or vendor personnel with HSI experience, and engineers and management personnel familiar with HSI methods, processes and objectives.

– Note: Although industry standards must generally be purchased, it is recommended that you consult your corporate library to see if you can get a copy at no cost.

 

SAE1007, Standard Practice for Habitability, September 2021 (Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA and Canada) or +1 724-776-4970 (outside U.S.A),

– General Link: sae.org.

– More specific link: SAE1007: Standard Practice for Habitability - SAE International

  • This standard describes best practices for conducting Habitability activities in support of a system acquisition or sustainment contract. Habitability domain activities ensure that the environments provided for system operators, maintainers, trainers, and support personnel are safe, comfortable, and conducive to high levels of human performance, safety, and morale.
  • The standard was developed by SAE in response to recognizing that no DoD requirements exist for industry in this technical area.
  • This standard includes prime and sub-contractor Habitability activities; it does not include Government Habitability activities. The compliance matrix in Appendix A is provided to assist Habitability specialists in ensuring that all requirements have been satisfactorily addressed. Appendix B provides a detailed listing of Habitability considerations.

– Note: Although industry standards must generally be purchased, it is recommended that you consult your corporate library to see if you can get a copy at no cost.


SAE 1008, Standard Practice for Force Protection and Survivability, February 2022 (Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA and Canada) or +1 724-776-4970 (outside U.S.A).

– General link: sae.org.

– More specific link: SAE1008: Standard Practice for Force Protection and Survivability - SAE International

  • This standard describes best practices for conducting Force Protection and Survivability (FPS) activities in support of a system acquisition or sustainment contract. FPS domain activities ensure that the environments provided for system operators, maintainers, trainers and support personnel are safe, comfortable, and conducive to high levels of human performance, safety, and morale.
  • Force Protection-Survivability activities are often conducted in support of Human Systems Integration (HSI). Force Protection-Survivability is one of the seven HSI domains recognized by the DoD and other Federal agencies. While HSI responsibility comprises tasks to plan, manage, and integrate the HSI domains, it does not include the activities of the Force Protection-Survivability domain itself. It is important to distinguish between HSI and domain responsibilities. The purpose of this standard is to describe the Force Protection-Survivability domain responsibilities and how they ultimately may also support minimizing fatigue and workload maximizing situation awareness, and better enabling task performance.
  • The standard was developed by SAE in response to recognizing that no DoD requirements existed for industry in this technical area as of 2022
  • The FPS specialists should support HSI planning, HSIPP and program execution.

– Note: Although industry standards must generally be purchased, it is recommended that you consult your corporate library to see if you can get a copy at no cost.

 

SAE1010, Standard Practice for Manpower and Personnel, September 2020 (Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA and Canada) or +1 724-776-4970 (outside U.S.A).

– General link: sae.org.

– More specific link: SAE1010: Standard Practice for Manpower and Personnel - SAE International

  • This standard describes the best practices for consistent application and conduct of Manpower and Personnel (M&P) activities in support of a system acquisition contract. The Manpower domain is concerned with ensuring that the number and mix of system operators, maintainers, trainers, and support personnel are adequate and minimize manpower-driven ownership costs. The Personnel domain is concerned with the human aptitudes, skills, experience levels, and capabilities required to operate, maintain, and support a system and minimize personnel-driven ownership costs. M&P concerns are addressed through the coordination with design Integrated Product Teams, other disciplines such as Human Factors Engineering, Training, Safety, and Occupational Health, Habitability, Force Protection and Survivability, maintainability, logistics, test organizations, program management, and others.
  • The standard was developed by SAE iin response to recognizing that no DoD requirements exist for industry in this technical area
    • The M&P specialists should support HSI planning, HSIPP and program execution

– Note: Although industry standards must generally be purchased, it is recommended that you consult your corporate library to see if you can get a copy at no cost.

 

GEIA-STD-0010, Standard Best Practice for System Safety Program Development and Execution, October 2010 (Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA and Canada) or +1 724-776-4970 (outside U.S.A).

– General link: sae.org.

– More specific link: GEIASTD0010A: Standard Best Practices for System Safety Program Development and Execution - SAE International

  • This standard describes the best practices for consistent application and conduct of Manpower and Personnel (M&P) activities in support of a system acquisition contract. The Manpower domain is concerned with ensuring that the number and mix of system operators, maintainers, trainers, and support personnel are adequate and minimize manpower-driven ownership costs. The Personnel domain is concerned with the human aptitudes, skills, experience levels, and capabilities required to operate, maintain, and support a system and minimize personnel-driven ownership costs. M&P concerns are addressed through the coordination with design Integrated Product Teams, other disciplines such as Human Factors Engineering, Training, Safety, and Occupational Health, Habitability, Force Protection and Survivability, maintainability, logistics, test organizations, program management, and others.
  • The System Safety specialists should support HSI planning, HSIPP and program execution.

– Note: Although industry standards must generally be purchased, it is recommended that you consult your corporate library to see if you can get a copy at no cost.

 

Useful Workplace and Consumer Ergonomics Safety Standards 

ISO TC/159 Ergonomics
International voluntary consensus standards in the field of ergonomics/human factors, general ergonomics principles, anthropometry and biomechanics, ergonomics of human system interaction and ergonomics of the physical environment, addressing human characteristics and performance, and methods for specifying, designing, and evaluating a variety of products, systems, services, environments, and facilities. (www.ISO/TC159) 

– Note: Although industry standards must generally be purchased, it is recommended that you consult your corporate library to see if you can get a copy at no cost.

 

ANSI Ergonomics Safety Standards
U.S. voluntary consensus standards for ergonomics safety design of a variety of workplace and consumer products, equipment, and facilities. (www.ansi.ergonomics) 

– Note: Although industry standards must generally be purchased, it is recommended that you consult your corporate library to see if you can get a copy at no cost.

 

ANSI Z535 Alerting (Warning) Standards for Products and Facilities
U.S. voluntary consensus standards for safety signs and colors. Composed of six documents, these standards depict and explain the unique properties that can alert people to hazards in the workplace and at home. For international standards, consult ISO. To see a brief description of each standard or to purchase of these standards: (https://www.nema.org/standards/Z535) 

– Note: Although industry standards must generally be purchased, it is recommended that you consult your corporate library to see if you can get a copy at no cost.

 

ASTM F1637 Standard Practice for Safe Walkways
This standard practice covers design and construction guidelines and minimum maintenance criteria for new and existing buildings and structures. It is intended to provide reasonably safe walking surfaces for pedestrians wearing ordinary footwear. Further, it addresses elements along and within walkways including floors and walkway surfaces, sidewalks, short flight stairs, gratings, wheel stops, and speed bumps. Swimming pools, bathtubs, showers, natural walks, and unimproved paths are beyond the scope of this practice, but most are addressed in other standards in this series. (https://www.astm.org/f1637-21.html) 

– Note: Although industry standards must generally be purchased, it is recommended that you consult your corporate library to see if you can get a copy at no cost.

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