Development of a fieldwork simulator for experiencing human errors

Abstract

A fieldwork simulator for experiencing human error has been developed as one of the key component in CRM training course for JNFL (Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited) reprocessing plant. The characteristic feature of the developed simulator is that it is consist of downscaled hardware (Field Control Station: FCS and Control Center: C/C) similar to ones actually used in real plant combined with Operator Interface Station(OIS) and the focus of training has been set on the communication among trainees in team for achieving specified task. The error-prone situation has been intentionally prepared by adding erroneous description in the given procedure. The developed simulator has been used during the CRM training course in JNFL and the validity of the simulator has been examined. Based on the behavioral analysis results of one training session, in which four teams of personnel participated, it has been confirmed that the expected error has been observed in half of the teams depending on the characteristics of each team performance. In addition, the subjective evaluation of the developed simulator showed that it was preferably accepted by trainees for enhancing self-recognition of error-prone situations. Language: en