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Format: 1 online resource (525 pages) : , color illustrations.

Edition: 1st edition

ISBN: 9780128038789 , 0128038780

Series Statement: IChemE advancing chemical engineering worldwide

Content: Human Factors in the Chemical and Process Industries: Making it Work in Practice is a comprehensive overview of human factors within this sector, focusing on the practical application. It has been written by acknowledged industry experts from the Keil Centre, which is a leading practice of chartered ergonomics and human factors specialists, chartered safety specialists, registered occupational psychologists, and registered clinical psychologists The book was inspired by the international human factors training course run by the Keil Centre with the IChemE (http://www.icheme.org/human-factors), which has reached four continents across the world. The book is written for those who want a comprehensive overview of the subject, focusing on the practical application of human factors. It has been written for safety professionals, engineers and operational disciplines within industry, and those aspiring to these disciplines, who either deal with human factors issues or any aspect of the ‘human element’ in their core role. The book explains what ‘human factors’ is about and how human factors issues are best managed from a practical perspective. It will help readers develop a greater understanding of the area and how to establish more effective solutions for human factors related issues. Provides comprehensive coverage of the most relevant human factors within this sector, with succinct overviews of each topic Uses case studies and practical examples to illustrate topics and explains the material in a fully accessible, easy to understand style Written by a single team of eleven industry practitioners, drawing on the combined expertise of different human factors specialisms which are rarely comprehensively combined in a single resource

Note: Front Cover -- Human Factors in the Chemical and Process Industries -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Author Profiles -- Foreword -- Preface -- Reason for the Book -- Team of Authors -- The Emergence and Development of Human Factors in the Chemical Process and Other Industries -- Overview of the Content -- Writing Style -- Acknowledgment -- I. Introduction to Human Factors Within the Chemical and Process Industries -- 1 What is human factors? -- List of Abbreviations -- The Work System -- Humans within the Work System -- Scientific Background -- Scientific Approach -- Summary: What is Human Factors? -- Key Points -- Further Reading -- 2 What part does human factors play within chemical and process industries? -- List of Abbreviations -- Work Systems in the Chemical and Process Industries -- Typical Human Factors Issues -- Work Tasks -- Work Tools and Work Equipment -- Workspace and Work Area -- Environmental Context -- Organizational Context -- Maturity of Human Factors -- Summary: What Part Does Human Factors Play Within the Chemical and Process Industries? -- Key Points -- References -- Further Reading -- 3 Review of common human vulnerabilities and contributions to past accidents -- List of Abbreviations -- Current Safety Management Practices -- The Plateau in Safety Performance -- Learning from Human Failures in Major Accidents -- Summary of Key Human Factors Themes within Major Accidents -- Final Remarks Regarding Human Performance -- Personal Injury -- Musculoskeletal Disorders -- Psychological Related Ill Health -- Other Types of Injury -- Summary: Review of Common Human Vulnerabilities and Contributions to Past Accidents -- Key Points -- Reference -- Further Reading -- 4 Current regulatory and government focus on human factors -- List of Abbreviations -- The UK and Seveso Directives -- Onshore -- Offshore -- Factoring the Human into Seveso. , Safety Cases and Safety Reports -- Implementing HOF in the UK and EU -- HOF Regulation in the EU: Some Varieties -- Inspection or Auditing: What is the Difference? -- Conclusions on the UK and Seveso Picture -- Australia -- Conclusions for Australia -- North America -- Canada -- The US -- Standards -- A Safety Case Regime for the US? -- Developments Following the West Fertilizer Company Explosion -- Conclusions for North America -- What Does "Good" Look Like for Regulation? -- Summary: Current Regulatory and Government Focus on Human Factors -- Key Points -- References -- 5 Management frameworks for human factors -- List of Abbreviations -- Basic Premise of a Human Factors Management Framework -- Goals -- Structure -- Measurement, Action, and Review -- Current Models for Human Factors Management Frameworks -- Topic-Based Approaches -- Risk-Based Approach -- Human Factors Maturity® Model -- Management Framework for Human Factors in Design -- Practical Advice for Implementing a Management Framework -- Organizational Position of Human Factors -- Roles and Responsibilities for Human Factors -- Summary: Management Frameworks for Human Factors -- Key Points -- References -- Further Reading -- II. Managing Human Failure -- 6 Human factors in risk management -- List of Abbreviations -- Human Reliability Analysis -- Qualitative Approaches -- Identification of Safety-Critical Tasks -- Safety-Critical Task Screening -- Task Analysis -- Workshop-based Analysis -- Quantitative Approaches -- Comparing Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches -- Synergies with Safety Engineering -- Hazard and Operability Studies -- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis -- Bow Ties -- Other Forms of Risk Management -- Summary: Human Factors in Risk Management -- Key Points -- References -- 7 Reducing human failure -- List of Abbreviations -- Overview of Human Error. , Overview of Violations and Noncompliance -- Key Points -- 7.1 Human error -- Models of Human Error -- The Skills, Rules, Knowledge Framework -- Slips, Lapses, and Mistakes -- Human Information Processing Model -- Model of Situational Awareness -- Human Errors in the Context of a Flawed System -- Prevalence of Human Error -- Performance Shaping Factors -- Human Limits and Susceptibility to Bias -- Potential Solutions for Managing Human Error -- Summary: Human Error -- Key Points -- References -- 7.2 Intentional noncompliance -- Recognizing Intentional Noncompliance -- Tools and Methods for Analyzing Noncompliant Behaviors -- Work Compatibility Model -- ABC Model -- Theory of Planned Behavior -- The Links Between Noncompliance and Safety Culture -- Risk Homeostasis and Safety Noncompliance -- Actions to Reduce Intentional Noncompliances -- Summary: Intentional Noncompliance -- Key Points -- References -- References -- 8 Human factors in incident investigation -- List of Abbreviations -- The Investigation Process -- Key Stages of an Investigation -- Investigation Methods -- Advantages of Mainstream Methods -- Disadvantages of Mainstream Methods -- Choice of Method -- Including Human Factors Within Existing Investigation Methods -- Human Factors Considerations for Investigators -- Key Qualities of Investigators -- Interviewing Skills -- Cognitive Bias in the Investigation Process -- Managing Investigation Capability -- Proactive Application of Human Factors Analysis -- Summary: Human Factors in Incident Investigation -- Key Points -- References -- III. Human Factors Within Design and Engineering -- 9 Overview of human factors engineering -- List of Abbreviations -- Definitions and Boundaries -- Understanding Human Interactions -- Human-Centered Design Approach -- Context of Use -- HFE Requirements -- HFE in Support of Design -- Evaluate Design. , Practical Application -- Summary: Overview of Human Factors Engineering -- Key Points -- References -- 10 Human factors integration within design/engineering programs -- List of Abbreviations -- Cost-Benefits of HFI -- Organization of HFI -- HFI within the Project Life Cycle -- Management of HFI -- Typical HFI Management Activities by Life Cycle Stage -- Scoping and Structuring of the HFI Program -- Human Factors Integration Plan -- Progress Updates and Coordination within Projects -- Human Factors Issues Register -- Technical Work Programs -- Engineering Design -- Health and Safety -- Operations -- Assurance Activities -- Summary: HFI within Design Engineering Programs -- Key Points -- References -- 11 Building and control room design -- List of Abbreviations -- Human Factors Approach to Control Center Design -- Step 1-Development of the Initial Design -- Clarification of goals -- Define tasks and allocate functions -- Define the task requirements -- Define the job and work organization -- Step 2-Development of Concept Design -- Step 3-Development of Detailed Design -- Step 4-Post-commissioning -- Control Building Layout -- Control Room Layout -- Space Design -- Functional Layout -- Console Orientation -- Environmental Design -- Thermal Comfort -- Lighting -- Noise -- Vibration -- Aesthetics -- Summary: Building and Control Room Design -- Key Points -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 12 Workstation, work area, and console design -- List of Abbreviations -- Workstation Dimensions -- Clearance -- Reach -- Posture -- Work Area Space Requirements -- Workspace Arrangement-Workstations and Consoles -- Working Posture -- Seated Workstations -- Recommended Dimensions for Seated Workstations -- Seating Design -- Adjustability -- Seat Height -- Backrest -- Seat Pan Depth and Width -- Armrests -- Mobility -- Upholstery -- Standing Workstations. , Dimensions for Standing Workstations -- Visual Requirements -- Additional Information Relevant to Console Design -- Vehicle Workstations -- Plant Side Work Areas -- Key Points -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 13 Control system interface design -- List of Abbreviations -- An Interdisciplinary Effort -- Components of an HMI -- Information Display -- Information Requirements -- Layout of Displayed Information -- Alarm Management -- Controls -- Compatibility with the Task -- Compatibility with Displays -- Consistency -- Management of Interaction -- Management of Change -- Error Trapping -- Data Security -- Modes of Operation -- The Interface as a Control Room Component -- Summary: Control System Interface Design -- Key Points -- References -- 14 Plant and equipment design -- List of Abbreviations -- Plant Side Roles and Activities -- Instrumentation Design -- Design of Displays -- Design of Controls -- Considerations for Control Panel Design -- Valve Design -- Valve Positioning -- Size, Type, Orientation, and Torque of Valve Handles -- Valve and Pipework Access -- Design for Maintenance -- Equipment Access -- Equipment Labeling -- Equipment Design -- Maintenance Tools -- Equipment Handling -- Equipment Safety Features -- Workspace Access and Clearance -- Equipment Positioning and Layout -- Internal Plant Side Work Areas -- External Plant Areas -- Signage and Labeling -- Key Points -- References -- 15 Human factors in materials handling -- List of Abbreviations -- Handling Injuries -- Planning and Assessment of Materials Handling -- Assessment of the Load -- Mechanical Handling -- Material Handling Study -- Equipment Selection -- Unit handling -- Bulk handling -- Facility Layout -- Environment -- Maintenance of Equipment -- Reducing the Risk of Manual Handling -- Assessment of the Task -- Assessment of the Work Area -- Space -- Flooring. , Environmental Factors.

Additional Edition: ISBN 9780128038062

Additional Edition: ISBN 0128038063

Language: English