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Human Factors Process Task Analysis Liquid Oxygen Pump Acceptance Test Procedure for the Advanced Technology Development CenterA process task analysis effort was undertaken by Dynacs Inc. commencing in June 2002 under contract from NASA YA-D6. Funding was provided through NASA's Ames Research Center (ARC), Code M/HQ, and Industrial Engineering and Safety (IES). The John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Engineering Development Contract (EDC) Task Order was 5SMA768. The scope of the effort was to conduct a Human Factors Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (HF PFMEA) of a hazardous activity and provide recommendations to eliminate or reduce the effects of errors caused by human factors. The Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Pump Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) was selected for this analysis. The HF PFMEA table (see appendix A) provides an analysis of six major categories evaluated for this study. These categories include Personnel Certification, Test Procedure Format, Test Procedure Safety Controls, Test Article Data, Instrumentation, and Voice Communication. For each specific requirement listed in appendix A, the following topics were addressed: Requirement, Potential Human Error, Performance-Shaping Factors, Potential Effects of the Error, Barriers and Controls, Risk Priority Numbers, and Recommended Actions. This report summarizes findings and gives recommendations as determined by the data contained in appendix A. It also includes a discussion of technology barriers and challenges to performing task analyses, as well as lessons learned. The HF PFMEA table in appendix A recommends the use of accepted and required safety criteria in order to reduce the risk of human error. The items with the highest risk priority numbers should receive the greatest amount of consideration. Implementation of the recommendations will result in a safer operation for all personnel.
Document ID
20030020720
Acquisition Source
Kennedy Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Diorio, Kimberly A.
(DYNACS Engineering Co., Inc. Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2002
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
KSC-YA-6040
KSC-2002-117
Meeting Information
Meeting: Society of Women Engineers
Location: Daytona Beach, FL.
Country: United States
Start Date: October 8, 2002
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS10-98001
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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