Multiple system interfaces and task-based conflict: Technological and human factors in control crew performance

Human engineering (also known as human factors) has been defined as, "a branch of applied science aimed at matching machine and task with the abilities of the operator." A more elaborate description of human engineering identifies it as being concerned with ... the adaptation of human tasks and working environment to the sensory, mental, physical and other attributes of people. This adaptation for human use applies to such functions as the designs of equipment, instruments, manmachine systems, and consumer products, and to the development of optimum work methods and work environment.

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The implementation of a human factors engineering checklist for human–system interfaces upgrade in nuclear power plants

Safety Science ◽

10.1016/j.ssci.2008.11.004 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 47 (7) ◽

pp. 1016-1025 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Yung-Tsan Jou ◽

Chiuhsiang Joe Lin ◽

Tzu-Chung Yenn ◽

Chih-Wei Yang ◽

Li-Chen Yang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Human Factors ◽

Nuclear Power ◽

Power Plants ◽

Nuclear Power Plants ◽

Human Factors Engineering ◽

Human System ◽

System Interfaces

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Human factors evaluation of teletherapy: Human-system interfaces and procedures. Volume 3

10.2172/93633 ◽

1995 ◽

Author(s):

R.D. Kaye ◽

K. Henriksen ◽

R. Jones ◽

D.S. Morisseau ◽

D.I. Serig

Keyword(s):

Human Factors ◽

Human System ◽

System Interfaces

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A Human Factors Evaluation of a Screening System for Diabetic Retinopathy Centered in Psychological Theory

Ergonomics in Design The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications ◽

10.1177/10648046211039911 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 106480462110399

Author(s):

Alexander T. Casimir ◽

Adrian M. Pavone ◽

Abby Faircloth ◽

Amina Khan ◽

Ommar Khawaja ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Diabetic Retinopathy ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Human Factors ◽

Early Treatment ◽

Task Analysis ◽

Psychological Theory ◽

Screening System ◽

Heuristic Evaluation ◽

Psychological Theories ◽

And Task

People with diabetes are at risk for diabetic retinopathy (DR), a leading cause of blindness. Early treatment can preserve sight; however, screening rates are low. We utilized psychological theories of motivation in tandem with human factors tools such as heuristic evaluation and task analysis to develop interventions to improve screening rates at a single clinic. Interventions addressed the system of screening, from the patients and their choices to clinic workers, device usability, and the clinic environment. Findings showed potential solutions to the screening issue situated within the theory of planned behavior. Future steps are to refine interventions and measure effectiveness.

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Human Reliability Analysis for Verification and Validation of New Designs

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting ◽

10.1177/1071181319631306 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 63 (1) ◽

pp. 2170-2174

Author(s):

Ronald Laurids Boring

Keyword(s):

Human Factors ◽

Reliability Analysis ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Nuclear Industry ◽

Internal Quality ◽

Human Reliability ◽

Human Reliability Analysis ◽

Performance Shaping Factors ◽

System Interfaces

As the commercial nuclear industry prepares to extend the life of existing power reactors and build new reactors, it becomes necessary to verify and validate the human-system interfaces found in the main control rooms and elsewhere at the plants. Verification has consisted of comparison of the system to human factors standards. Validation has consisted of operator-in-the-loop studies to identify potential shortcomings in the system design and establish the safety of operations of the system. The empirical studies in support of validation have typically been led by human factors experts, who treat the validation exercise as a type of detailed usability study to meet regulatory and internal quality standards. Human reliability analysis (HRA) has not held a prominent role in validation. In this paper, we explore the role of HRA to augment human factors studies. It is suggested that HRA can serve as an important driver in the design of validation studies by identifying those critical performance shaping factors known to lead to decreased operator reliability. Additionally, HRA can support verification by serving as a standard checklist against which to base expected operator performance.

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