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A continually evolving discipline, Human Reliability Assessment (HRA) has elements of controversy from the definition of terms to the application of appropriate methods for the representation of human failure probability. The idea that human error is a random event is falling out of favor and the concept that humans can be set up to fail or succeed depending on context is gaining credibility. An in-depth exploration of current theories, Human Reliability ... more

     

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      New: BRAND NEW HARDBACK 9.252 by 6.142 inches. (304 pages) a continually evolving discipline, human reliability assessment (hra) has elements of controversy from the definition of terms to the application of appropriate methods for the representation of human failure probability. the idea that human error is a random event is falling out of favor and the concept that humans can be set up to fail or succeed depending on context is gaining credibility. an in-depth exploration of current theories, human reliability assessment theory and practice demonstrates how to model, change, and apply new approaches to a number of different high-risk industries. the book covers data and data sources, choice of methods, training of individuals, use of simulators for hra purposes, and the relationsh1p between psychology, human factors, accident analyses, and human reliability. author anthony spurgin has been in the forefront of hra development for the past 20 years and has contributed to developing human reliability methods and tools that have been applied to the enhancement of nuclear power plant and space vehicle safety. he explores reactor performance and the demands it makes on operators to ensure plant safety. he also covers the roles of plant management in the decision-making applied to both design and operation. the book includes a number of accident studies that illustrate the key roles of operators and managers in accident mitigation and control. the heart of hra will always be to find creative ways of helping designers, management, operators, and authorities increase the safety and profitability of technological systems. drawing on his personal experience, spurgin reviews hra from the viewpoint of the operator. the book uses examples from the nuclear industry, always on the forefront of safety, and translates how to apply the concepts to other high risk industries. introduction purpose of the book contents of the book potential users of the book author's philosophy background introduction early developments usnrc-sponsored hra-related studies epri-funded hra projects other organizational involvement in hra plant safety and risk introduction licensing requirements psa logic structure—event trees and fault trees human error categories organization of hra studies hra principles and concepts introduction background human reliability considerations crew models accident progression and hra pathways database requirements and expert judgment pra/hra organization requirements for hra experts review of current hra models and methods introduction background hra models: characterization descriptions: models within three groups hra tools and methods introduction human reliability aspects: dependencies errors of commission and omission expert judgment methods computer-based tools for estimation of heps fires and low-power and shut-down pras hra methods: a critique introduction background hra models: characterization pros and cons of each hra model conclusions and recommendations analysis of accidents: various industries introduction three mile island unit 2 accident chernobyl nuclear power plant accident nasa challenger accident, january 28, 1986 nasa columbia accident, february 14, 2004 tenerife, canary islands runway accident, march 1977 airbus 300 accident at jfk airport, november 12, 2002 bp oil refinery, texas city, march 2005 piper alpha oil rig accident: north sea, july 6, 1988 union carbide savin (pesticide) plant, bhopal, india, april 1988 flaujac: express/local train crash, august 1985 underground fire at king's cross, may 1990 analysis of accidents using hra techniques introduction investigation of chapter 8 accident situations analysis from hra point of view three mile island, nuclear accident chernobyl nuclear accident nasa challenger accident nasa columbia accident tenerife air transport accident jfk airport accident bhopal chemical plant accident texas city oil refinery accident piper alpha oil rig accident flaujac accident, french railway king's...
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      A continually evolving discipline, Human Reliability Assessment (HRA) has elements of controversy from the definition of terms to the application of appropriate methods for the representation of human failure probability. The idea that human error is a random event is falling out of favor and the concept that humans can be set up to fail or succeed depending on context is gaining credibility. An in-depth exploration of current theories, Human Reliability Assessment Theory and Practice demonstrates how to model, change, and apply new approaches to a number of different high-risk industries.


      The book covers data and data sources, choice of methods, training of individuals, use of simulators for HRA purposes, and the relationship between psychology, human factors, accident analyses, and human reliability. Author Anthony Spurgin has been in the forefront of HRA development for the past 20 years and has contributed to developing Human Reliability methods and tools that have been applied to the enhancement of nuclear power plant and space vehicle safety. He explores reactor performance and the demands it makes on operators to ensure plant safety. He also covers the roles of plant management in the decision-making applied to both design and operation. The book includes a number of accident studies that illustrate the key roles of operators and managers in accident mitigation and control.


      The heart of HRA will always be to find creative ways of helping designers, management, operators, and authorities increase the safety and profitability of technological systems. Drawing on his personal experience, Spurgin reviews HRA from the viewpoint of the operator. The book uses examples from the nuclear industry, always on the forefront of safety, and translates how to apply the concepts to other high risk industries.


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      • Media: Hardcover Book, 277 pages
      • Language: English
      • Publisher: CRC Press (Oct. 31st, 2009)
      • ISBN-10: 1420068512
      • ISBN-13: 9781420068511
      • Dimensions: 6.50 x 9.56 x 0.84 inches
      • Shipping Weight: 1.23 lbs
      • Categories: Quality Control Engineering

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