Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 41723229-6e99-476f-9bae-0cad73a92dca
Document Type: srp
Title: HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0236/ML023650383.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 18
Section ID: 18.0
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REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES Primary - Equipment and Human Performance Branch (IEHB) Secondary - None I. AREAS OF REVIEW The Equipment and Human Performance Branch (IEHB) reviews the human factors engineering (HFE) programs of applicants (e.g., for a'construction permit [CP]; operating license [OL]; standard design certification [DC]; and combined license [COL]) and licensees (e.g., for modifications and changes to a licensee's design or licensing basis). The purpose of these reviews is to improve safety by verifying that accepted HFE practices and guidelines are incorporated into the plant's design. The guidance provided in this document, and in the supporting documents referenced, is used to conduct these HFE reviews. This chapter describes a process for evaluating (1) designs, (2) design processes, (3) design reviews, and (4) operator actions submitted by applicants and licensees for the broad range of NRC review responsibilities. Specific applications are discussed in "Applications" below. The chapter identifies 12 areas of review that are needed for successful integration of human characteristics and capabilities into nuclear power plant design. These areas of review include: "* HFE Program Management "* Operating Experience Review " " Functional Requirements Analysis and Function Allocation "* Task Analysis "* Staffing and Qualifications * Human Reliability Analysis DRAFT Rex.l - December 2002 - . . - USNRC STANDARD REVIEW PLAN Standard review ýIans are prefared for the guidance of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation staff responsible for the review of applica ions to construct and operate nuclear power plants. These documents are made available to the public as part of the Commission's policy to Inform the nuclear Industry and the general public of regulatory procedures and po icies. Standard review plans are not substitutes for regulatory guides or the Commission's regulations and compliance with them Is not required. The standard review plan sections are