A Guide To Task Analysis: The Task Analysis Working Group

by B Kirwan (Editor), L. K. Ainsworth (Editor)

Overview

This work shows readers how to target task analysis TA resources effectively over the life cycle of a project from conceptual design Through To Systems Operation, Noting The Role Of TA In Safety And Quality assurance, minimizing operator error,

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780748400584
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/09/1992
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

B Kirwan, L. K. Ainsworth

Table of Contents

Part 1: the task analysis process. Part 2: task analysis techniques; task data collection; task description methods; task simulation methods; task behaviour assessment methods; task requirements; evaluation methods. Part 3: task analysis case studies; balancing automation and human action through task analysis; a preliminary communications system assessment; a plant local panel review; a staffing assessment for a local control room; task simulation to predict operator workload in a command systenm; task analysis of operator safety actions; maintenance training; a method for quantifying ultrasonic inspection effectiveness; operational safety review of a solid waste storage plant; a task analysis programme for a large nuclear chemical plant.