Title :
The role of the operator in the safety of the nuclear industry: summary paper on the role of ergonomics in nuclear plant control room design
Author_Institution :
BNFL Eng., UK
Abstract :
This paper outlines BNFL´s approach to the design of control rooms for nuclear fuel cycle plants. Changes in available technology and an increasing focus of attention on reducing human errors have resulted in major developments in control room design. The author discusses environmental considerations, man/machine interface, and design principles
Keywords :
control facilities; ergonomics; nuclear power stations; power station control; safety; user interfaces; BNFL; environmental considerations; ergonomics; human errors reduction; man/machine interface; nuclear industry; nuclear plant control room design; safety;
Conference_Titel :
Role of the Operator in the Safety of the Nuclear Industry, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
DOI :
10.1049/ic:19950889
