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A novel human error probability assessment using fuzzy modeling.

Shuen-Tai Ung1, Wei-Min Shen

  • 1Department of Merchant Marine, College of Maritime Science and Management, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan. shuentai@mail.ntou.edu.tw

Risk Analysis : an Official Publication of the Society for Risk Analysis
|December 15, 2010
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This study introduces a new method for assessing human error probability (HEP) that improves upon traditional fuzzy number approaches, offering more distinct results when expert data is precise.

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Area of Science:

  • Engineering
  • Risk Management
  • Human Factors

Background:

  • Human error is a significant factor in accidents.
  • Traditional fuzzy number-based Human Error Probability (HEP) studies are useful when data is scarce.
  • Existing methods may lack discriminability when expert data is precise and fuzzy data points are close.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel HEP assessment methodology to address the limitations of traditional fuzzy approaches.
  • To enhance the discriminability of HEP studies when dealing with precise expert information.
  • To provide a flexible framework for HEP assessment applicable in both data-rich and data-scarce scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • The proposed method equips fuzzy data with linguistic terms and membership values.
  • A rule base is established for data combination.
  • Defuzzification and HEP transformation processes are applied to acquire results.

Main Results:

  • The novel methodology demonstrated a higher degree of discriminability compared to traditional fuzzy HEP studies in a test case with closely clustered fuzzy data.
  • The proposed approach yields more reasonable results, especially when expert data is precise.
  • The method can provide a range of HEP results based on different risk viewpoints, even with limited data.

Conclusions:

  • The novel HEP assessment methodology offers improved discriminability and accuracy over traditional fuzzy methods, particularly in situations with precise expert data.
  • The approach is versatile, providing reliable results and data range estimations for various risk perspectives, applicable in both sufficient and insufficient data conditions.
  • This research contributes a more robust tool for human error analysis in accident prevention and risk management.