This book is a guide to the techniques and approaches of human reliability assessment (HRA). It offers methods which have been applied in high technology, high risk environments, particularly (though not extensively) to potential hazardous situations in industries such as process control, nuclear power, and petrochemicals. It provides the practitioner with a comprehensive tool kit of different tactics and procedures, supported by guidance on the selection of the optimum approach for various diverse applications. The book covers risk assessment and the HRA process, as well as methods of task analysis, error identification, error quantification, the representation of error in risk analysis, error reduction analysis, quality assurance, and documentation. It details experiences via a series of case studies from nuclear, chemical, offshore, and marine HRAs, exemplifying techniques and emphasising the impact effective HRA can have on existing and design-stage systems. (A)
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