1st Edition
Human Reliability, Error, and Human Factors in Engineering Maintenance with Reference to Aviation and Power Generation
Of the billions of dollars spent on plant management and operation annually, an estimated 80% of the total amount is spent to rectify the chronic failure of systems, machines, and humans. Although information on human reliability, error, and human factors in engineering maintenance is scattered throughout journals and proceedings, no single resource covers all of these topics within a maintenance safety framework. Consulting different and diverse sources can not only make finding information laborious and time consuming, but also cause delays on the job.
Human Reliability, Error, and Human Factors in Engineering Maintenance with Reference to Aviation and Power Generation provides engineers a tool for meeting the increasing problem of human error. Drawing on a myriad of sources, the book provides quick and easy access to information that can then be immediately applied to actual problems in the field. It includes examples and their solutions to illustrate engineering safety management at work and gives readers a view of the intensity of developments in the area.
The author’s clear, concise, user-friendly style breaks the information down into understandable and applicable concepts. This book not only provides up-to-date coverage of the on-going efforts in human reliability, error, and human factors in engineering maintenance, but also covers useful developments in the general areas of human factors, reliability, and error. This information can then be translated into increased maintenance safety that has a positive impact on the bottom line.
Introduction
Background
History
Human Reliability, Error, and Human Factors in Engineering Maintenance Related Facts and Figures
Terms and Definitions
Useful Information on Human Reliability, Error, and Human Factors in Engineering Maintenance
Scope of the Book
Problems
References
Basic Mathematical Concepts
Introduction
Boolean Algebra Laws and Probability Properties
Useful Definitions
Probability Distributions
Solving First-Order Differential Equations Using Laplace Transforms
Problems
References
Introductory Human Factors, Reliability, and Error Concepts
Introduction
Human Factors Objectives and Man-Machine System Types and Comparisons
Human Sensory Capacities and Typical Human Behaviors and Their Corresponding Design Considerations
Human Factors–Related Formulas
Useful Human Factors Guidelines and Data Collection Sources
Human Performance Effectiveness and Operator Stress Characteristics
Occupational Stressors and General Stress Factors
Human Performance Reliability and Correctability Functions
Human Error Occurrence Reasons, Consequences, Ways, and Classifications
Human Reliability and Error Data Collection Sources and Quantitative Data
Problems
References
Methods for Performing Human Reliability and Error Analysis in Engineering Maintenance
Introduction
Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Man-Machine Systems Analysis
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Error-Cause Removal Program (ECRP)
Cause-and-Effect Diagram (CAED)
Probability Tree Method
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
Markov Method
Problems
References
Human Error in Maintenance
Introduction
Facts, Figures, and Examples
Occurrence of Maintenance Error in Equipment Life Cycle and Elements of a Maintenance Person’s Time
Maintenance Environment and Causes for the Occurrence of Maintenance Error
Types of Maintenance Errors and Typical Maintenance Errors
Common Maintainability Design Errors and Useful Design Improvement Guidelines to Reduce Equipment Maintenance Errors
Maintenance Work Instructions
Maintenance Error Analysis Methods
Problems
References
Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance
Introduction
The Need for Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance and How Human Factors Impact Aircraft Engineering and Maintenance
Human Factors Challenges in Aviation Maintenance
Practical Human Factors Guide for the Aviation Maintenance Environment
Integrated Maintenance Human Factors Management System (IMMS)
Aviation Maintenance Human Factors Training Program and Human Factors Training Areas for Aviation Maintenance Personnel
Common Human Factors–Related Aviation Maintenance Problems
Problems
References
Human Factors in Power Plant Maintenance
Introduction
Human Factors Engineering Maintenance-Related Deficiencies in Power Plant Systems
Desirable Human Factors Engineering Maintenance-Related
Attributes of Well-Designed Systems in Power Generation
Power Generation Plant Performance Goals That Drive Decisions about Human Factors
Study of Human Factors in Power Plants
Human Factors Approaches for Assessing and Improving Power Plant Maintainability
Benefits of Human Factors Engineering Applications in Power Generation
Problems
References
Human Error in Aviation Maintenance
Introduction
Facts, Figures, and Examples
Human Error Occurrence Causes in Aviation Maintenance and Major Categories of Human Errors in Aviation Maintenance and Inspection Tasks
Types of Human Error in Aircraft Maintenance and Their Occurrence Frequency
Common Human Errors in Aircraft Maintenance Activities
Aircraft Maintenance Error Analysis Methods
Maintenance Error Decision Aid (MEDA)
Useful Guidelines for Reducing Human Error in Aircraft Maintenance Activities
Human Error in Aviation Maintenance Case Studies
Problems
References
Human Error in Power Plant Maintenance
Introduction
Facts and Figures
Causes of Human Error in Power Plant Maintenance
Maintenance Tasks Most Susceptible to Human Error in Power Generation
Methods for Performing Maintenance Error Analysis in Power Generation
Steps for Improving Maintenance Procedures in Power Generation and Useful Guidelines for Human Error Reduction and Prevention in Power Generation Maintenance
Problems
References
Safety in Engineering Maintenance
Introduction
Facts, Figures, and Examples
Maintenance Safety Problem Causes and Factors Responsible for Dubious Safety Reputation in Maintenance Activity
Factors Influencing Safety Behavior and Safety Culture in Maintenance Personnel
Good Safety-Related Practices During Maintenance Work and Maintenance-Related Safety Measures Concerning Machinery
Maintenance Safety–Related Questions for Engineering Equipment Manufacturers
Guidelines for Engineering Equipment Designers to Improve Safety in Maintenance
Mathematical Models
Problems
References
Mathematical Models for Performing Human Reliability and Error Analysis in Engineering Maintenance
Introduction
Models for Predicting Maintenance Personnel Reliability in Normal and Fluctuating Environment
Models for Performing Single Systems Maintenance Error Analysis
Models for Performing Redundant Systems Maintenance Error Analysis
Problems
References
Appendix Bibliography: Literature on Human Reliability, Error, and Human Factors in Engineering Maintenance
Index
Biography
B.S. Dhillon
