The ability of controllers and operators to review, interpret and respond to SCADA displays is contingent on the layout and format of the displays.

Our experts at the Pipeline Performance Group will:

Conduct an evaluation of the SCADA displays to insure the displays are providing clear and integrated information to the controllers
Conduct controller evaluations under normal and emergency conditions
Provide recommendations for format improvements

Pipeline Performance Group Articles

Description of Training Programs and Workshops
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Discussion about Measurement of Console Workload & CRM Plan
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Eat Right to Work Right
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Pressured and Fatigued
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Recognizing the Signs of Fatigue
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There's an Elephant in the Control Room

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Lack of Communication Charles Alday

Lack of Assertiveness Charles Alday

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Lack of Awareness Charles Alday

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Pressure Charles Alday

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Complacency Charles Alday

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Distractions Charles Alday

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Fatigue Charles Alday

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Stress. Charles Alday

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Focus On Error Factors In The Control Room Urged By Industry Veteran. Pipeline & Gas Journal, Nov 2009

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Dirty Dozen API October 2009

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Human Factors and Pipeline Safety:

PHMSA Proposed Rule

By Charles Alday and Michele Terranova, Pipeline Performance Group | April 2009 Vol. 236 No. 4

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Presented "Fatigue Mitigation: Implications of Control Room Management Rule" in April 2009 to the American Petroleum Industry Pipeline Conference.

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Presented "The Dirty Dozen Causes of Errors and Accidents" to the Georgia Pipeline Safety Seminar (April 2009).

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Alarm Handling , Michele Terranova, Ph.D.

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Computer Interfaces Michele Terranova, Ph.D.

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Ergonomics Michele Terranova, Ph.D.

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Human Capabilities and Limitations Michele Terranova, Ph.D.

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