Human Factors in Nuclear Safety

Neville Stanton

• 12 april 1996
• 9780748401666

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The value of ergonomics is increasingly recognized amongst those involved with the creation and distribution of nuclear power. This work provides insights into plant design, performance shaping factors, the fostering of a safety culture, training,



There is a growing recognition amongst those involved with the creation and distribution of nuclear power of the value and positive impact of ergonomics, recognition heightened by the realization that safety incidents are rarely the result of purely technical failure. This work provides insights into plant design, performance shaping factors, the fostering of a safety culture, training, selection, alarm design, team performance and data collection.