What is PD IEC TR 63214- New human factors engineering IEC standard about?
PD IEC TR 63214 specifies a summary of arguments and a technical basis for the development of a new Human Factors Engineering (HFE) IEC standard and the alignment of IEC 60964. Based on the provided argumentation, the participating members will vote for such an approach. The proposed content of the new standard provides the basis for fruitful discussion within IEC SC 45A WG 8 and raises interest in the development of the new standard.
The scope of the new HFE IEC standard will follow a holistic approach towards the design of the plant-wide control rooms and all HMI, including e.g. the local control stations located throughout the plant. The general principle is to consider the complete nuclear installation design as a sociotechnical system, in a holistic and integrated way.
Who is PD IEC TR 63214- New HFE IEC standard for?
PD IEC TR 63214 on human factors engineering is applicable to:
- Nuclear power stations
- Atomic research organizations
- Nuclear power plants electrical systems and equipment manufacturers
- Operating staff, systems evaluators and licensors
- Design engineers
- Regulatory authorities
- Certification bodies
Why should you use PD IEC TR 63214- New human factors engineering IEC standard?
Several studies have been conducted in recent years on the safety of nuclear power facilities, particularly with relation to human factors considerations. Simply put, HFE is the engineering in which factors that could influence human performance and that could affect safety are understood and are taken into account, especially in the design and operation of facilities.
PD IEC TR 63214 can be useful to design and produce new HFE standard and requirements for the nuclear power plant control rooms considering human factors. Operators of power plants and regulatory authorities can adopt PD IEC TR 63214 guidelines for additional research and developing safety procedures based on human engineering concepts.
PD IEC TR 63214 specifies the following factors can be considered for new human factors engineering IEC standard:
- The open points that serve as a basis for the discussion about a new Human Factors standard within IEC
- A basic structure for the new standard to clearly identify the scope of this development
- Addresses the changes needed to existing IEC standards to be aligned with a new Human Factors standard
