Evaluation of SAFEFORM interface design through the cognitive walkthrough

The Cognitive Walkthrough (CW) method was used to evaluate the usability of the SAFEFORM interface design. SAFEFORM is a web-based tool designed specifically for Indian construction industry safety experts to facilitate the process of risk assessment, focusing on preventing falls associated with vertical formwork. According to safety experts interviewed, the existing risk assessment method has a lack of safety knowledge issues on specific activities. The provision of an interactive learning environment is a critical ingredient in facilitating safety experts’ safety knowledge in understanding particular activities’ safety information. The SAFEFORM prototype was created based on the user requirements of safety experts, emphasizing cognitive, psychomotor, and behavioral aspects. A small group of construction professionals, faculty, and designer was involved in this CW method used on the SAFEFORM interface design. The findings revelated 5 usability issues and indicated that SAFEFORM interface should be re-designed based on these issues to reduce the ambiguity to the users.