Subject simulation training

Fuzzy multicriteria analysis is used for decision making in a network of procedures that describes a complete electrochemical finishing plant. The decision alternatives result by means of fault tree analysis and neuro-fuzzy reasoning the criteria are categorized as objective and subjective. The training of the technical staff is achieved in a cooperative environment by playing with what if scenarios based on real and simulated data. 

Module 10 Post interview/post simulation interview To ascertain past history of contact with chemicals and training. To test the effect of a brief explanation of symbols, signal words, colours and hazard statements on ranking for severity of hazard, and comprehension. To identify chemical information needs from subjects. Variables derived from training and past experience for stratified analysis of responses to modules 3 to 9. Results will help to indicate whether training should be the subject of more detailed evaluation in the long term. Responses to questions on needs for chemical information can be useful to GHS efforts on chemical safety. 

The study was carried out at simulated computer workplaces on a 10-kV electroeneigy network with the same technical equipment and information transfer as in real life. The motivation of the operators was high because this 3-hour training was required for certification. Objective methods of task analysis were used to define typical tasks and performance data were recorded accordingly. HR, blood pressure, and physical activity were measured by use of a multichannel monitoring system. The operators, concurrent with blood pressure measurements, answered questions concerning subjective strain, emotion, perceived control, and success, by means of a handheld computer. Such a multilevel approach appears to be especially suited to the assessment of the psychophysiological arousal and recovery within the framework of demand and performance. 

Developments on simulation and staff training in the UK and elsewhere in the West appear to be superior to those available in the USSR and the Eastern Bloc. Although there may be problems, there is scope for interchanges and perhaps sale of equipment in this field. This may also be the case with nuclear installations in countries outside the OECD. There is some scope for further international conferences on the subject. Other areas for potential sales are fastacting control rods and systems to avoid operators by-passing essential safety trips. 

Important to note however, Tanoue et al. found that training on VR simulators and box trainers are complementary, and that a combination of them should be included in a training curriculum [22]. Youngblood et al. s study demonstrated that naive subjects trained on a virtual—reality part-task trainer performed better on live surgical tasks in a porcine model as compared with those trained with a traditional box trainer [23]. 

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