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An Overview Of Prcl’S Research Program, Christina Sames
An Overview Of Prcl’S Research Program, Christina Sames
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Today’s Briefing
Pipeline Research Council International, Inc. (PRCI)
A PRCI Snapshot
Who We Are
How Does it Work?
PRCI Technical Committees
R&D Budgets
PRCI Committees
Corrosion and Inspection Programs
Corrosion and Inspection Projects
Design, Construction, and Operation Programs
Materials Programs
Materials Projects
Contact Details
Pipeline Safety R&D At The Office Of Pipeline Safety, Jeff Wiese
Pipeline Safety R&D At The Office Of Pipeline Safety, Jeff Wiese
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Pipeline Safety R&D: Questions
What are We Trying to Accomplish Through the R&D Program? Pipeline Safety R&D Mission
What are We Trying to Accomplish Through the R&D Program? Strategic Objectives
What are the Elements & Goals of Our Management Approach?
What are the Components of our Management Approach?
R&D Topical Areas: Program Elements (1/2)
R&D Topical Areas: Program Elements (2/2)
R&D Topical Areas: Program Elements & Goals
Element-Level Funding: BAAs & Small Business Innovation Research
Turning R&D Results into Impacts - Setting Goals
Example of a Program Logic Model
Program Driver, Collaborators, and Controls
Defining Documentation
R&D Program MIS: Features …
Field Testing Of Remote Sensor Gas Leak Detection Systems Final Report, J. Christopher Buckingham, Terrence A. Grimley, Russell C. Burkey
Field Testing Of Remote Sensor Gas Leak Detection Systems Final Report, J. Christopher Buckingham, Terrence A. Grimley, Russell C. Burkey
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
The natural gas pipeline industry routinely checks their pipeline right-of-ways to ensure that leaks are detected. Pipeline companies use various processes to detect signs of leaking pipes, including using vehicles or low-flying aircraft. The leak detection methods range from directly sensing the gas to looking for indirect signs of leakage. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) have provided funding to several commercial companies and research laboratories to develop advanced remote sensor systems to provide high quality, cost-effective leak detection information. To aid in the development and availability of these …
2003 Joint Government And Industry Pipeline R&D Forum Report
2003 Joint Government And Industry Pipeline R&D Forum Report
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) in conjunction with the energy pipeline industry’s collaborative R&D program administered jointly by Pipeline Research Council International, Inc (PRCI) and the Gas Technology Institute (GTI) hosted the Joint Government and Industry Pipeline R&D Forum. The Forum brought together over 130 representatives from State, Federal and foreign government offices along with domestic and foreign natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline operators. The Forum’s goals included identifying key challenges facing industry and government, sharing information on current research efforts, and identifying research that can help to meet the challenges.
The Forum was …
Pipeline Safety Systematic Process Needed To Evaluate Outcomes Of Research And Development Program
Pipeline Safety Systematic Process Needed To Evaluate Outcomes Of Research And Development Program
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
OPS distributes its R&D budget among four main areas. For example, in fiscal year 2003, the office plans to allocate its $8.7 million budget as follows:
• 46 percent ($4.0 million) to developing new technologies to prevent damage to pipelines and prevent leaks;
• 21 percent ($1.9 million) to improving technologies for operating, controlling, and monitoring the condition of pipelines;
• 19 percent ($1.7 million) to improved pipeline materials, such as materials that are resistant to damage and defects; and
• 14 percent ($1.2 million) to efforts to improve data on the location and safety performance of pipelines.
On the …
Contents: Theme Presentations
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Return on Investment in Use of Human Factors in Offshore Systems (Harrie J.T. Rensink)
Analysis of Human Factors Related Accidents and Near Misses (James Reason)
An Integrated Approach to Behavioral Based Safety (Jim Spigener)
Experience Using the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's (NPDs) Method for Auditing Human Factors Aspects of Command and Control Centers (Adam Balfour)
Capitalizing on Behavior Based Safety to Address Human Resource Development Needs (Ron Newton)
Working Offshore: Its Effects and Their Management (Mark Shrimpton)
Accident Investigation Trends - A Safety Management Perspective (David Dykes)
Summary of Working Group Activities (Cyril Arney)
Exxonmobil’S Approach To Human Factors, Tom Theriot
Exxonmobil’S Approach To Human Factors, Tom Theriot
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Presentation Outline
Human Factors - Definition
Objectives of Human Factors Efforts
Incident Performance Improvement History
Why Are We Working on HUMAN FACTORS?
The Human Factors “Spectrum”
ExxonMobil’s Human Factors Strategy
Human Factors Focus Areas
The Cost of Using Human Factors in Design
New HF Technology Applications
Demystifying Human Factors: Practical Solutions To Reduce Incidents And Improve Safety, Quality And Reliability
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Five years have passed since the 1996 International Workshop on Human Factors in Offshore Operations. Over this period, we learned that the level of knowledge of human factors has increased dramatically. We also made significant advances in applying human factors disciplines more effectively within an organization. In order to invest the necessary resources, technical specialists, engineers and corporate leaders need to be confident that the human factors tools they choose to implement will meet the desired goals.
To this end, the 2002 International Workshop on Human Factors in Offshore Operations (HFW2002) brought together six key work groups to help those …
Opening Remarks, Chris C. Oynes
Opening Remarks, Chris C. Oynes
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Industry Changes Since 1996
Human Factors
MMS Responsibilities
Many Agencies Involved
Safety & Environmental Protection
Varied Clientele
The U.S. System—Process Rich
Regulatory Strategy
Deepwater Operations Plan
Guiding Principles for Program
Accident Investigation
Human Factors Roles In Accidents
Management System Failures
Riser Package Accident
A Crane Accident
Annual Performance Reviews
In Conclusion
Is There Room For Human Factor Engineering In Design?, Kenneth E. Arnold
Is There Room For Human Factor Engineering In Design?, Kenneth E. Arnold
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
What Does HFE Address?
Trips, Slips and Falls
Simplifying Maintenance and Operations Tasks
Reacting to Abnormal Situations
Human Factors
Three Mile Island (1979)
Ocean Ranger (1982)
Piper Alpha (1988)
Why Did Paragon Form HFE Group
Paragon Success Stories
Where Are We In Design Safety
Contents: Speaker Presentations & Workshop Overview, Rodger Holdsworth
Contents: Speaker Presentations & Workshop Overview, Rodger Holdsworth
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Speaker Presentations
Welcome/Introductions (Rodger Holdsworth)
Opening Remarks (Chris Oynes)
Opening Remarks (Ken Arnold)
Opening Remarks (Tom Theriot)
"Integration of Human Factors into Classification/Certification" (James Card)
"Overview of the P-36 Incident" (Carlos TadeuDa Costa Frage)
P 36_Movie.avi (Pedro Jose Barusco Filho)
Workshop Overview Powerpoint
1996 Workshop Purpose
What We Learned
HFW2002 Workshop Purpose
Workshop Objectives
Most Common Questions and Answers
Questions?
Accident Investigation Trends - A Safety Management Perspective, David Dykes
Accident Investigation Trends - A Safety Management Perspective, David Dykes
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Accident Investigation - Critical Element of MMS Safety
MMS Reaction to Trends
Trends Revealed in Recent Fatal Accident Investigations
Lack of Procedural Guidelines in Routine Tasks - Why?
Best Procedures Result from JHA/JSA
Management Responsibility
Contact Information
Thank You
Revised Method For Reviewing Human Factors In The Design Of Ccr`S, Adam Balfour
Revised Method For Reviewing Human Factors In The Design Of Ccr`S, Adam Balfour
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Human Factors Solutions - Norway
ABBREVIATIONS
HFW 2002 GOALS
AGENDA
MMI-1
BACKGROUND MMI -1 - NPD - AUDITS
Consoles
Alarm systems
Navigation
Colour /graphics
CCR Layout
GOALS MMI-1
MMI 1 = ISO 11064 +
MMI-2
GOALS MMI-2
DELIVERABLES MMI-2
PROJECT PLAN MMI-2
PRELIMINARY RESULTS - MMI 1
PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS 1/2
PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS 2/2
PRELIMINARY CONCEPTS
ISSUES
Work Group Papers
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Improving Incident Investigation through Inclusion of Human Factors (Anita Rothblum)
Effectively Including Human Factors in the Design of New Facilities (Johan Hendrikse)
Application of Human Factors in Reducing Human Error in Existing Offshore Facilities (Jeffrey Thomas)
Solving Human Factor Issues as Applied to the Work Force (Bob Miles)
Effective Integration of Human Factors into HSE Management Systems (Denise McCafferty)
Effective Application of Behavioral Based Processes in Offshore Operations (Jim Spigener)
Capitalizing On Behavior Based Safety To Address Human Resource Development Needs, Ron Newton
Capitalizing On Behavior Based Safety To Address Human Resource Development Needs, Ron Newton
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
A Model For Examination Peak’s 10-Year Experience With Offshore Service Companies
Task #1 Define Behavioral Tendencies Of Mariners.
What Is Personality And Behavior?
Population
Mariner Personality Traits
TRAIT STRENGTHS
TRAIT WEAKNESSES
What Else Does It Tell Us?
Marine Offshore Temperament = High Turnover
DiSC™
Mariner Behavioral Tendencies
Mariner Behaviors
Task #2 Turn Behavioral Conclusions Into Effective Behavior Based Training Measures
Ask
Need
Step One: Match The Team To The Mission
Step Two: Communicate The Company’s Mission, System, And Culture
Step Three: Develop Employees Personally And Professionally
Step Four: Enhance Stability In The Individual And The Team
Step Five: Provide Accountability, …
Analysis Of Human Factors Related Accidents And Near Misses, James Reason
Analysis Of Human Factors Related Accidents And Near Misses, James Reason
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Two kinds of bad event
Two ways of looking at human factors problems
Individual & organizational ax have different causal sets
The ‘Swiss cheese’ model of accident causation
How and why defenses fail
Matrix for defensive failures
Piper Alpha: Defensive failures
Unsafe acts
Rule-related behaviours
Workplace factors
Organizational factors
Accident investigation steps
System contributions (Single or multiple events)
Aims of HF event analysis
Summary Of Working Group Activities, Cyril Arney
Summary Of Working Group Activities, Cyril Arney
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
HFW 2002
Shape of the 20th Century
Carl Jung (1875-1961)
Shape of human progress
What is correct HFE model?
The problem redefined
Behavioral Science
Behaviorism
Human behavior is complex
The Conclusions
Offshore Employment: Its Effects And Their Management, Mark Shrimpton
Offshore Employment: Its Effects And Their Management, Mark Shrimpton
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
PRESENTATION STRUCTURE
RATIONALE, SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
EFFECTS OF OFFSHORE EMPLOYMENT
RESPONSES
RESEARCH GAPS
RESEARCH ISSUES
Return On Investment In Use Of Human Factors In Offshore Systems: “Closing The Gap Between Conceptual Design And Engineering, Field Construction Activities And Operations”, Harrie J. T. Rensink
Return On Investment In Use Of Human Factors In Offshore Systems: “Closing The Gap Between Conceptual Design And Engineering, Field Construction Activities And Operations”, Harrie J. T. Rensink
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Agenda
Objectives
Shell International Health Services Usability & Human Factors Engineering
Client Portfolio & Projects
Business Objectives
Human Machine Interface Model
Physical Interface
Cognitive Interface
Business case
World class Projects
Literature “Development HSE improvements in hardware design”
Conclusion ‘traditional’ design process
Ergonomic Management & Information System (EMIS®)
The Design Process
Examples Smart design tools
Upgrader Main Control room Centre and Workshop Building Athabasca Oil Sands Downstream Project Shell Canada, Calgary
Link-analyses CCR / Engineering Functions frequency daily communication
INTERFACE RELATIONSHIP MATRIX FOR CENTRAL CONTR
Smart tool for Improving Plant & Equipment lay out Identification of Valves analysis (IVA ®)
Assurance …
Integration Of Human Factors Into Classification / Certification, James Card
Integration Of Human Factors Into Classification / Certification, James Card
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
1996 Conference
ABS, Classification Societies
Human Error and Accidents
Human Factors Issues in Classification / Certification
ABS - Management and Organizational Issues
ABS – Installation Design and Layout
ABS – Ambient Environment
ABS – People Issues
Different Models – Same Message
Questions?
An Integrated Approach To Behavioral Based Safety, Jim Spigener
An Integrated Approach To Behavioral Based Safety, Jim Spigener
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
3 Types of At risk
BehavioralScience Technology,Inc.
Primary Concepts
Barriers to Continuous Safety Improvement
Behavior an Observable Act
ABC Analysis
Understanding System Influences
The CBI® Tools
Part One —CBI®Data Sheet
Part Two —CBI®Definitions
Example Definition
Observers
Analyze Data /Select Focus /Develop Action Plan
As Safe Behavior Increases, Recordable Rates Decrease
Hand Protection Increased from 80% Safe to 98% Safe
Industrial Hygene Behaviors increses in Percent Safe Over Time
Lum berM ill High PercentSafe Scores are Associated with Low Recordable Rates
Sustainability of Implementations
BAPP® Technology Process Flow Chart
Application Of Human Factors In Reducing Human Error In Existing Offshore Facilities, Jeffrey Thomas, Clifford C. Baker, Thomas B. Malone, John T. Malone, Christina L. Hard, Ivan C. L. Rezende, Sally Caruana, Mark Witten
Application Of Human Factors In Reducing Human Error In Existing Offshore Facilities, Jeffrey Thomas, Clifford C. Baker, Thomas B. Malone, John T. Malone, Christina L. Hard, Ivan C. L. Rezende, Sally Caruana, Mark Witten
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Human factors engineering (HFE) is the scientific and engineering discipline concerned with improving human performance and reducing human error in complex systems. HFE represents a merging of behavioral science and systems engineering and is directed at integrating people into the workplace. The discipline had its start in the aviation and aerospace industries.
The objective of HFE is to minimize the potential for human error and accidents by ensuring that the human can perform assigned activities as efficiently and effectively as possible. At a very basic level, a definition of human error can be “any deviation from expected human performance” (Senders …
Effective Integration Of Human Factors Into Hse Management Systems, Denise B. Mccafferty, Clifford C. Baker, Kevin P. Mcsweeney, Rodger Holdsworth
Effective Integration Of Human Factors Into Hse Management Systems, Denise B. Mccafferty, Clifford C. Baker, Kevin P. Mcsweeney, Rodger Holdsworth
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
It is common that offshore operating and drilling companies have policies, procedures, and practices that address Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) issues. It is less likely that such organizations will explicitly address (through written requirements) human factors (HF) concerns. Regardless, both HSE and HF are concerned with the same objectives: protecting people, property, and the natural environment from damage. The methods of each examine the job performed by the human, and compare work requirements to the design of hardware, software, and paper systems to allow safe and efficient performance. The perspectives of both disciplines are generally “user-centered” and act as …
Solving Human Factor Issues As Applied To The Work Force, Robert Miles, Dennis Attwood, Amy White
Solving Human Factor Issues As Applied To The Work Force, Robert Miles, Dennis Attwood, Amy White
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
This paper aims to capture a range of current approaches to the management and delivery of safety by means of addressing workforce human factors issues. The paper is divided into a number of sections and each section is the product of the facilitated debate and discussions around the original discussion paper.
Effective Application Of Behavioral Based Processes In Offshore Operations, Jim Spigener, Gillis Gaupreaux, Frank Amato, Brian N. Craig
Effective Application Of Behavioral Based Processes In Offshore Operations, Jim Spigener, Gillis Gaupreaux, Frank Amato, Brian N. Craig
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
The introduction of the behavioral-based safety process in the offshore industry over the past decade has had a significant impact on safety in general and the offshore safety culture in particular. The Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) process compliments Human Factors Engineering (HFE) efforts in the struggle to improve safety by minimizing the risk in the hazardous offshore environment. The behavioral-based safety process and HFE both focus on the workers by taking advantage of their strengths and minimizing their weaknesses.
The four key steps of the behavior based safety process are as follows:
1. Identifying behaviors – Identification of and operationally defining …
Effectively Including Human Factors In The Design Of New Facilities, Johan Hendrikse, Kevin Mcsweeney, Eileen B. Hoff, Paul Atkinson, Gerry Miller, George Connor, Ben Poblete, Rick Meyer, Pat O'Connor, Hilde Heber
Effectively Including Human Factors In The Design Of New Facilities, Johan Hendrikse, Kevin Mcsweeney, Eileen B. Hoff, Paul Atkinson, Gerry Miller, George Connor, Ben Poblete, Rick Meyer, Pat O'Connor, Hilde Heber
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Human error is a major cause of incidents in the offshore industry. For example, in the Gulf of Mexico region in 1998, 38% of all incidents were attributed to human error with an additional 9% of incidents resulting from slips, trips, and falls (MMS 2000-021, OCS Report). Human Factors, when integrated during the design of a new offshore facility, can reduce the potential for human error and the occurrence of unfortunate incidents.
Quite often the implementation of Human Factors (HF) during design is disregarded because of the notion that it will add unacceptable costs. Review of the cost/benefit data contained …
Improving Incident Investigation Through Inclusion Of Human Factors, Anita Rothblum, David Wheal, Stuart Withington, Scott A. Shappell, Douglas A. Wiegmann, William Boehm, Marc Chaderjian
Improving Incident Investigation Through Inclusion Of Human Factors, Anita Rothblum, David Wheal, Stuart Withington, Scott A. Shappell, Douglas A. Wiegmann, William Boehm, Marc Chaderjian
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Studies of offshore and maritime incidents (accidents and near-misses) show that 80% or more involve human error. By investigating incidents, we can identify safety problems and take corrective actions to prevent future such events. While many offshore and maritime companies have incident investigation programs in place, most fall short in identifying and dealing with human errors. This paper discusses how to incorporate human factors into an incident investigation program. Topics include data collection and analysis and how to determine the types of safety interventions appropriate to safeguard against the identified risks. Examples are provided from three organizations that have established …
Interagency R&D Program Presentation
Interagency R&D Program Presentation
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
Presentation Objective
Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (PSIA 2002)
Interagency Implementation of the PSIA 2002 Mandate
Agency Responsibilities Related to PSIA 2002 Program Elements
Program Award Summary
Recent Joint Funding Activities
Six Consecutive Years of DOT & DOI Research Project Co-Funding
Research & Development Projects with Successful Hand-Offs
Technology Demonstrations
Joint Government/Industry Pipeline R&D Forum
Pipeline R&D Program Websites
Interagency Website for Section 12 of PSIA 2002
Joint Items/Events – Fiscal 2005
Pipeline R&D Program Contacts
Public Law 107–355—Dec. 17, 2002
Public Law 107–355—Dec. 17, 2002
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
‘‘(1) The legal authority of Federal agencies and State and local governments in controlling land use and the limitations on such authority.
‘‘(2) The current practices of Federal agencies and State and local governments in addressing land use issues involving a pipeline easement.
‘‘(3) The most effective way to encourage Federal agencies and State and local governments to monitor and reduce encroachment upon pipeline rights-of-way.
‘‘(d) REPORT.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish a report identifying practices, laws, and ordinances that are most successful in addressing issues …
Faa Storm Water Program, W. H. Espey Jr., Raymond Rose, George I. Legarreta
Faa Storm Water Program, W. H. Espey Jr., Raymond Rose, George I. Legarreta
United States Department of Transportation -- Publications & Papers
United states Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated regulations in November 16, 1991 pursuant to the Clean Water Act in the issuance of National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application regulations for storm water discharge. These regulations concern certain municipal and industrial activities. Air transportation facilities are included in the industrial activity category. The EPA storm water regulations specifically target airport deicing operations as an industrial activity. These regulations may increase Airport Improvement Program (AlP) trust fund expenditures for storm water control improvements. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), therefore, initiated a storm water program to assist airport operators in complying …