Critical Equipment Errors and Operational Risk Management in CBRN Training: An Integrated Approach
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https://doi.org/10.61326/actanatsci.v6i2.429Keywords:
CBRN training, Human factors, Error analysis, Ergonomics, Risk management, Decision support systemsAbstract
This study investigates the causes of human error in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) training using a multilayered systems approach, and proposes an integrated assessment model that facilitates the integration of these errors into the training processes. The study also reveals that equipment usage errors commonly encountered in CBRN training are not solely due to technical deficiencies, but also arise from cognitive load, ergonomic constraints, environmental factors, and complexities in decision-making processes. Furthermore, it focuses on explaining the root causes of errors by integrating human factors theories, ergonomic analysis approaches, and principles of operational risk management. The theoretical framework is based on the synthesis of the Swiss Cheese model, which relies on the multi-layered barrier concept, the HFACS error classification system, and the SHELL model, which examines human-equipment-environment interactions. The holistic application of these three models contributes to the development of a safety culture in CBRN training, enhances the effectiveness of scenario-based learning methods, and facilitates ergonomic optimization in the use of personal protective equipment. The study stands out from others by proposing an interdisciplinary integration model that adapts human error theories to the context of CBRN training. The results indicate that when model-based training design is integrated with decision support tools and standardized workflows, operational safety is measurably strengthened.
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