DocumentCode
1651121
Title
A simple program to reduce the stress associated with NRC nuclear operators´ examinations
Author
Sajwaj, Thomas ; Chardos, Stephen
Author_Institution
Tennessee Valley Authority, Chattanooga, TN, USA
fYear
1988
Firstpage
532
Lastpage
536
Abstract
A sharply focused, two-part program was developed for TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) operators scheduled to take the NRC (US Nuclear Regulatory Commission) examination. The first part was early in the preparatory training, and the second part was given just prior to the examination. The first part consisted of a simple model of stress found in exams, early warning signs of tests stress, and tactics of stress management that were practical to use during the NRC exam itself. The second module consisted of tactics to prepare psychologically for the exam, and involved setting priorities, sleep patterns, physical activities, alcohol, prescription drugs, and nutrition, among others.<>
Keywords
human factors; nuclear power stations; training; TVA; Tennessee Valley Authority; nuclear operators; physical activities; preparatory training; sleep patterns; stress reduction; Automatic testing; Drugs; Engineering profession; Human factors; Inductors; Licenses; Management training; Materials testing; Psychology; Stress;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Human Factors and Power Plants, 1988., Conference Record for 1988 IEEE Fourth Conference on
Conference_Location
Monterey, CA, USA
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/HFPP.1988.27560
Filename
27560
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