Are Human Factor Risks In The Activities Of Scientific Design Organisations Subject To Reliable Measurement?

The article considers the problem of measuring risks and threats created by the nature and charac-teristics of the human factor and affecting the efficiency and safety of activities at the micro level of the economy, in particular, in the environment of scientific and design organisations during the development of restoration projects at immovable cultural heritage sites located in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. A literature review of sources covering the problem under study is carried out. The objective of the study is formulated, which consists in attempting to measure the impact of human factor risks on the efficiency of scientific and design work, and the tasks are outlined, the solution of which will allow the objective to be achieved. The study focuses on the assessment of complex damage and indirect losses, and the subject is defined as the methods for measuring the impact of these risks. The methods and tools of the planned study are defined. A number of intermediate authorÕšs results are obtained, clarifying the nature of the human factor, the conceptual apparatus of the topic, the classification of risks, threats and dangers that can cause significant damage to an economic entity, market activity, business reputation and brand value. Partial results were discussed and five-stage conclusions were drawn. Promising directions for further joint research have been identified by the authors of the article, which can be considered as the starting point and the beginning of the path in the systematic study of the problem of human factor hazard metrics.Â