Human Error in Process Plant Design and Operations : A Practitioner's Guide (Paperback)

Introduction. Models of Operator Error. Hindrances and Inability to Function. Errors in Observation. Errors in Performing Standard Procedures: Rule-Based Operation. Operator Error in the Field. Knowledge and Ignorance in Plant Operation. Errors in Supervisory Control. Emergency Response and Disturbance Control. Diagnosis of Plant Disturbances. Errors in Decision Making and Planning. Infractions and Violations. Management Error. Communication Errors. Error Syndromes. Design Error. Errors in Procedures. Identifying Human Error Potential. Error Probabilities. Examples of Human Error Analysis. Human Error Risk Reduction. Conclusion. Bibliography. Acronyms.