Presentation
Translating Human Factors Research to Regulatory Guidance in the Nuclear Industry
SessionPoster Session 2
DescriptionTranslation of research findings into use by practitioners and policymakers is a critical, yet often overlooked, stage in the research lifecycle. This presentation will share how human factors research is translated into regulatory guidance in the nuclear industry. The human factors staff of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) review nuclear power plant control room designs and modifications to verify that they incorporate human factors principles to support safe and reliable performance. Applying a standardized approach to guidance development is critical for establishing a regulatory review process that is transparent, consistent, and technically defensible. The fundamental steps involved in the NRC’s human factors guidance development methodology include, (1) user needs analysis, (2) technical basis and guidance development, (3) peer review, and (4) guidance integration and publication. Yet there is also nuance in applying these steps depending on the particular topic and maturity of the state of knowledge about the topic. Areas that the NRC human factors staff have identified for future guidance development include considerations related to remote and autonomous operations, multiunit operation, modern methodologies for function allocation, use of artificial intelligence to support plant operations, and advances in the state of knowledge regarding human-automation interactions.
Event Type
Poster
TimeWednesday, October 15th5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
LocationRiverside East