ML20199D449

Forwards Proposed Revs to Survey Questionnaire on Human Event Analysis

ML20199D449
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Issue date:	03/14/1986
From:	Heltemes C NRC
To:	Morimoto K ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION & DEVELOPMENT
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NUDOCS 8603240108
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Dear Mr. Morimoto:

i Re: Analysis of Incidents Involving Human Factors i This is in response to your letter dated February 12, 1986 requesting conwents on a survey questionnaire on human factor event analysis.

We suggest that if the survey is to be undertaken that the questionnaire be '

j slightly modified and expanded. The suggested questionnaire is enclosed and reflects coments from both Bill Russell and myself.

l I hope the survey results prove interesting and useful. Please let me know '

l if we can provide any additional assistance or information.

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ENCLOSURE PROPOSED REVISION OF DPAFT QUESTIONNAIRE ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS INVOLVING HUMAN FACTORS

1. What methods are used in your country to analyze events involving human errors?

2. Are any special methodologies used to investigate the causes of human errors? Please describe.

3. Do you use specialists to perform analyses of events involving human errors? If so, what is their training and experience, and what role do they play in the investigation?

4. Do plant incident reports contain sufficient information to analyze events involving human errors? What kind of human factors information is required in incident reports? What additional information, if any, is required? Are site visits undertaken to gather information either for specific events or generic concerns?

5. How is feedback provided to utilities from the analyses of events involving human errors?

6. Are there any programs planned in your country for improving the analyses of events involving human errors? If so, please describe.