Title :
Implementation of the human performance evaluation system at Virginia power
Author :
Smith, Richard G., III
Author_Institution :
Virginia Power, Richmond, VA, USA
Abstract :
Human inappropriate actions at Virginia Power nuclear plants are identified, analyzed, and reported to management for corrective action. The program that is utilized to accomplish this effort is the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)-sponsored human performance evaluation system (HPES). The author reports on the comprehensive methods that have been used to implement and institutionalize the HPES program at Virginia Power to identify root causes of human inappropriate actions and reduce the adverse effects of such actions.<>
Keywords :
human factors; nuclear power stations; personnel; HPES; USA; human performance evaluation system; inappropriate actions; management; nuclear power stations; root causes; Energy management; Ergonomics; Humans; Nuclear power generation; Performance analysis; Personnel; Power generation; Power system management; Risk analysis; Risk management;
Conference_Titel :
Human Factors and Power Plants, 1988., Conference Record for 1988 IEEE Fourth Conference on
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/HFPP.1988.27546
