Human factors review of nuclear power plant control room design. Final report

Technical Report · Sun Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1976

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7211767· OSTI ID:7211767

Seminara, J. L.; Gonzalez, W. R.; Parsons, S. O.

The human factors aspects of five representative nuclear power plant control rooms were evaluated using such methods as a checklist guided observation system, structured interviews with operators and trainers, direct observations of operator behavior, task analyses and procedure evaluation, and historical error analyses. The human factors aspects of design practices are illustrated, and many improvements in current practices are suggested. The study recommends that a detailed set of applicable human factors standards be developed to stimulate a uniform and systematic concern for human factors in design considerations.

• Research Organization: Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7211767
• Report Number(s): EPRI-NP-309
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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