Human Barrier Design and Lifecycle

A common source of failure in a human dependent barrier or safety critical task is a latent (designed-in) mismatch error. The mismatch is an unrealistic cognitive demand that exceeds the human capability to reliably respond to that demand at the required performance. Demand situations often include increased time pressures and difficult environmental conditions. The book presents innovative solutions to reveal, prevent and mitigate these and many other cognitive-type errors in barriers and safety critical tasks.   

This title presents a new and comprehensive prototype design and lifecycle model specific to human dependent barriers and safety critical tasks.  Designed to supplement current practice, the comprehensive model is fully underpinned by cognitive ergonomics and cognition science. To accompany the model, this book also presents a compelling case for why a new global consensus specific to human dependent barriers is needed. Both the model and approach redress deficiencies in global regulations, standards, and practice and are guided by industry recommendations and best practice solutions developed by globally recognized experts.  Each process is fully explained and supported by examples, analysis, and well-researched background materials. Real-life case studies from offshore oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, transmission pipelines, and product storage offer further insight into how overt and latent design errors contribute to barrier degradation and failure and the consequence of those errors. 

An essential and fascinating read for professionals, Human Barrier Design and Lifecycle: A Cognitive Ergonomics Approach and Path Forward will appeal to those in the fields of human factors, process and technical safety, functional safety, display and safety system design, risk management, facilities engineering, and facility operations and maintenance.