Safety & Human Reliability 

We help organizations understand, predict, and mitigate human error in complex systems. Using proven human-reliability and safety-engineering tools, we assess tasks, identify error pathways, and develop practical mitigations. From control rooms to field-based operations, our work strengthens organizational resilience and reduces risk across the full operational lifecycle. 

Why It Matters 

Human error is often a symptom of deeper system design or organizational issues. Without proper assessment, errors can lead to severe consequences—accidents, loss of life, production downtime, and reputational damage. Human reliability analysis identifies the factors that drive performance breakdowns and provides a clear path to reducing risk. Strengthening human reliability protects workers, systems, and mission success in environments where failure is not an option. 

Core Capabilities

  • Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) 
  • Incident investigation (HFACS, etc.) 
  • Safety culture evaluations 
  • Ergonomics risk assessments 
  • Organizational resilience assessment 

Typical Deliverables

  • HRA Reports 
  • Safety Case Inputs 
  • Root Cause Analyses 
  • Ergonomics Assessments 

Sectors We Support 

Defense, Utilities/Nuclear, Emergency Response, Transportation, Healthcare 

Why HSI® 

40+ years shaping human-system performance across Canada’s most complex, high-risk programs.