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Safety and reliability analysis methods based on systemic-structural activity theory

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  • Gregory Z Bedny
  • Steven R Harris

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This article presents methods of safety and reliability analysis based on systemic-structural activity theory, an alternative psychological framework to cognitive psychology. Systemic-structural activity theory understands human activity during task performance as a structured system of mental and motor actions and operations in which cognition, behavior and motivation are integrated by self-regulation mechanisms toward achieving a conscious goal. Systemic-structural activity theory methods of algorithmic, time-structure and complexity analysis incorporating the use of the MTM-1 (method-time measurement system) system to describe motor actions are demonstrated and discussed using the example of a small-serial production operation. These methods, which generate detailed models of human activity during task performance, are particularly useful at the early stages of the design and development process.

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  • Gregory Z Bedny & Steven R Harris, 2013. "Safety and reliability analysis methods based on systemic-structural activity theory," Journal of Risk and Reliability, , vol. 227(5), pages 549-556, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:risrel:v:227:y:2013:i:5:p:549-556
    DOI: 10.1177/1748006X13485563
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    1. Yoon, Young Sik & Ham, Dong-Han & Yoon, Wan Chul, 2016. "Application of activity theory to analysis of human-related accidents: Method and case studies," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, vol. 150(C), pages 22-34.

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