scholarly journals Matching research goals and methods in system safety engineering

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.D. Alexander ◽  
A.J. Rae ◽  
M. Nicholson
Keyword(s):  
Safety Engineering ◽  
System Safety

Integration of Human Factors and System Safety in the Development of the U.S. Army Tactical Fire Fighting Truck

2005 ◽  
Vol 49 (23) ◽  
pp. 2065-2069
Author(s):  
Robert D. Clark ◽  
Sean Bonney
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Fire Fighting ◽  
Safety Engineering ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
System Safety ◽  
Water Capacity ◽  
Automotive Parts ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
The Military ◽  
The U.S

The Tactical Fire Fighting Truck (TFFT) is the U.S. Army replacement for the Military Adaptation of a Commercial Item (MACI) 2500L fire truck. The MACI 2500L is a commercial fire fighting vehicle adapted for tactical use. It lacks full cross country mobility, has a low reliability, insufficient water capacity, small crew capacity, and does not have a commonality of automotive parts with the rest of the Army's truck fleet. The TFFT is a modified Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) M977 that provides improved mobility and reliability, a crew capacity of six, and has a reliable logistical support of parts because of the large number of HEMTTs in the Army inventory. The implementation of human factors engineering and system safety engineering during the acquisition process provided an improved and enhanced fire fighting system for the U.S Army.

scholarly journals Computer Safety For Modern Bridge Systems

2013 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 789-797
Author(s):  
Mark Nicholson
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Safety Engineering ◽  
System Safety ◽  
Safety Assurance ◽  
Operational Management ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Ship Safety

Computer Based Systems (CBS) and Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) are being introduced. They provide enhanced navigation capabilities and promote ship safety. However, they are highly complex and are becoming the primary source of data/information used to navigate ships. CBS issues have arisen that challenge current safety assurance and certification practices. This paper explores the potential contribution of System Safety Engineering including technical, operational management and crew capability contributions to CBS/IBS safety. A six step roadmap for the production of best practice guidance for the safe development and operation of such systems is presented.

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