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Title: Human Factors Review Plan

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5752348· OSTI ID:5752348

''Human Factors'' is concerned with the incorporation of human user considerations into a system in order to maximize human reliability and reduce errors. This Review Plan is intended to assist in the assessment of human factors conditions in existing DOE facilities. In addition to specifying assessment methodologies, the plan describes techniques for improving conditions which are found to not adequately support reliable human performance. The following topics are addressed: (1) selection of areas for review describes techniques for needs assessment to assist in selecting and prioritizing areas for review; (2) human factors engineering review is concerned with optimizing the interfaces between people and equipment and people and their work environment; (3) procedures review evaluates completeness and accuracy of procedures, as well as their usability and management; (4) organizational interface review is concerned with communication and coordination between all levels of an organization; and (5) training review evaluates training program criteria such as those involving: trainee selection, qualification of training staff, content and conduct of training, requalification training, and program management.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States); Essex Corp., Alexandria, VA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
5752348
Report Number(s):
UCRL-15688; ON: DE86010561
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English