DTRS56-04-T-0003 Human Factors Analysis of Pipeline Monitoring and Control

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to develop procedures that could be used by liquid pipeline operators to assess and manage the human factors risks in their control rooms that may adversely affect pipeline monitoring and control operations. The three primary objectives of the project were: 1. To understand the human factors that affect pipeline Controllers' abilities to safely and efficiently monitor and control pipeline operations in the control room; 2. To develop procedures for use by pipeline operators to assess the relative risk levels associated with a full range of human factors in their control room operations; and 3. To develop a guide that liquid pipeline operators can use to select, develop, and implement mitigations to reduce operational risks associated with control room human factors.