Human Factor and Reliability Analysis to Prevent Losses in Industrial Processes: An Operational Culture Perspective

To reduce human error and prevent losses in industrial processes, Human Factor and Reliability Analysis to Prevent Losses in Industrial Processes: An Operational Culture Perspective offers a multidisciplinary analysis of work concepts and environments. It provides a methodology for quantifying and investigating human reliability, as well as verifying the influence of human factors in process losses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 570 pages
Publication date: 25 March 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Human reliability is a crucial topic of discussion in the process and manufacturing industries, as it encompasses the examination of factors that influence operator performance and lead to errors. To mitigate these risks and prevent losses, Human Factor and Reliability Analysis to Prevent Losses in Industrial Processes: An Operational Culture Perspective offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary analysis of work concepts and environments. This book aims to reduce human error and prevent material, energy, image, and time losses.

The methodology presented in this book encompasses several key steps. Firstly, it involves contextualization, where the work environment and tasks are analyzed to understand their relevance and potential impact on human reliability. Data collection is then conducted to gather relevant information about the operators, the equipment, and the processes involved. This data is used to analyze socio-technical variables, which play a significant role in human error.

The next phase involves performing task and loss observation, where the actual performance of the operators is observed and recorded. This data is used to identify areas of low reliability and to develop interventions to improve performance.

Socio-technical variable analyses involve examining the interactions between the operators, the equipment, and the work environment. This analysis helps in identifying the root causes of errors and in developing strategies to mitigate them.

Data processing is the final step in the methodology, where the collected data is analyzed and interpreted to draw meaningful conclusions. This step involves statistical analysis, fault tree analysis, and other techniques to identify patterns and trends in human error and to develop effective interventions.

By investigating human reliability, concepts, and models in situations of human error in practice, the book identifies where low reliability occurs and provides visualizations of where and how interventions can be implemented. This guide is an invaluable resource for professionals in the chemical, petrochemical, oil, and nuclear industries, as it enables them to manage and analyze safety and loss risks effectively. It is also suitable for students in chemical and process engineering, as it provides a comprehensive understanding of human reliability and its application in industrial processes.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128196502