Human Reliability, Error, and Human Factors in Engineering Maintenance : with Reference to Aviation and Power Generation

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

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