Development of the Support Tool Preventing Violations in Nuclear Power Plants

Abstract

The aim of this study is to develop guidelines and the support tool for preventing violations in nuclear power plants and to evaluate the effects of developed support tool. Nuclear industry needs ways to prevent violations, which is one of human errors. Human error is the major reason of nuclear accidents which result in a global impact. For fundamental and effective prevention of human errors, approach by types of human errors is needed. For idea generation, morphological analysis and brainstorming were conducted. Guidelines were used as one factor of morphological analysis for support tool idea generation. Six high scored ideas of support tool functions in feasibility were developed into smart safety helmet. Effects of developed smart safety helmet were evaluated through interview and survey. Participants responded positively in usability and effectiveness. The result of this study can be used for preventing violations in nuclear power plants. Also it is applicable to various industry where workers wear a safety helmet.