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took to the problem of human factors in nuclear safety. As background to specific research topics, Part ~ includes a review and discussion of human factors research both before and after the Three Mile Island accident.
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The panel recommends a general agenda of research on the human factors issues involved in the safety of nuclear reactors. The proposed agenda is divided into five major topics: human-system interface design, the personnel subsystem, human performance,
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in human factors safety has to be an integral part of any continued national programs in nuclear power systems, just as R&D in materials, radiation protection, severe accident phenomenology, and reactor systems are part of ongoing research programs. While there have been major advances in nuclear system human factors since the Three Mile Island accident, the problems that existed have not and will not be resolved completely by a program of a few years' duration.
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recognizes the practical difficulties involved, we strongly urge the NRC and the nuclear industry to take significant steps that enhance researchers' access to these facilities and people. One step to achieve this goal would be to create a national research facility for the study of human factors in nuclear power systems.
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To this end, the pane} recommends that the NRC publish an annual review of the human factors research relevant to the nuclear power industry. Recommendation 6: Dissemination of Human Factors Research by the Nuclear Country The panel has observed that several problems exist in the usability and transfer of human factors research reports prepared by the NRC, its contractors, the national laboratories, and other elements working on human factors research related to nuclear power that should be addressed.
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Research on the humansystem interface design seeks to improve the interface between individuals and the technical system. With the rapid advances in computer technology, automation, and software, the panel believes that research on computer-based control and display, automation, and computer-based performance aids and the human factors aspects of software are of particular importance.
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The highest priority research topics are: The appropriate mix of government regulation and industry self-regulation Developing and tracking a wide array of performance indicators More details of these research priorities are given in the body of the report. CONCLUSION The panel is encouraged by the initiative shown by the NRC to develop and fund a new human factors research program.
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