Working with Senses – Visual Inspection in a Nuclear Power Plant

Marja Liinasuo*, Tomi Passi, Satu Pakarinen

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

One of the main tasks of the nuclear power plant field operators is to perform visual inspection for detecting anomalies in the plant’s equipment. According to the field operator interviews performed in this study, this task is rather solitary and requires precision and expertise and, furthermore, it is rather monotonous. Even if field operators appear to truly understand the importance of performing the inspection rounds calmly and carefully, supporting the good quality of inspection, also other means to support are needed and have been identified in the study, related to training and work practices. These development ideas will be discussed in the next phase of the study, at the managerial level of the nuclear power plant.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECCE '24: Proceedings of the European Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics 2024
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery ACM
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9798400718243
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Oct 2024
MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
Event35th European Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics, ECCE 2024 - Paris, France
Duration: 8 Oct 202411 Oct 2024

Conference

Conference35th European Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics, ECCE 2024
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period8/10/2411/10/24

Keywords

  • Experience
  • Field operator
  • Nuclear power plant
  • Visual inspection

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