Hanford Human Performance Improvement Pilot Lessons Learned Brian

Hanford Human Performance Improvement Pilot Lessons Learned Brian Harkins – DOE ORP John Mc. Donald – CH 2 M HILL Hanford Group

Purpose n n n DOE ORP and RL senior management received initial HPI training at the Nuclear Executive Leadership Training Course in the fall of 2005 In response to a DOE EM initiative to improve ISMS HPI has been very successful in commercial nuclear power Integrate HPI into ISMS Implement HPI pilot at Hanford by DOE ORP, RL and prime contractors Report Link: http: //www. hanford. gov/orp/uploadfiles/HPI%20 LL. pdf 2

HPI Pilot Focus Areas n n n n Just Culture Steering Committee Self Assessment Training Work Planning and Control Procedures Event Investigation/Cause Analysis Culpability Matrix 3

Potential Benefits From HPI n n n n Reduced events with consequences Consistent and fair treatment of individuals Improved problem identification Improved identification of latent organizational weaknesses before they cause events Simpler procedures and work packages Improved identification and control of critical steps and hazards Improved event investigation 4

DOE Role with Their Contractors n n n Joint DOE/Contractor commitment Recognize that DOE is part of the “Organization” Support Contractor implementation of HPI Recognize significant commitment Encourage and reward implementation and use of HPI Facilitate process changes 5

Steering Committee Lessons Learned n n Line leadership is most effective Representation from implementing groups increased ownership and consistency Stability is important – stick to the plan Focus on issues at least six months out q n n A long term focus accelerates the overall rate of change Formally tracking improvement actions provides needed structure Lots of little changes equal a big change in the organization Event reviews from HPI perspective were valuable Gap analysis participation ensured follow through on actions 6

GAP Analysis Methodology 7

GAP Analysis Lessons Learned n n n Steering committee participation HPI training a must Method not as important as process 8

Training Lessons Learned n n n n Training is the biggest investment required to implement HPI Initial training took about 6 months to develop and present Emphasis on event prevention and ISMS integration Entertainment examples enhance training experience GAP Analysis and training needs analysis effective in determining training content and durations Facility specific, practical applications allows for immediate application Facility trainers add credibility and sustainability 9

HPI Training Lessons Learned n Various training modules were used with resource estimates q q q n n 4 hour (up to 50 -75% of work force) 8 hour (5 -100% of work force) 24/32 hour (5 -40% of work force) Medium class size best, e. g. 15 – 20 people Facility trainers teamed with contracted trainers added credibility An abundance of HPI resources and tools available to enhance training Training effectiveness is improved by using mentors (HSS, other contractors, consultants, INPO) 10

HPI Key Concepts in Work Planning n Workers are the key in identifying hazards and controls of tasks q q n Certain tasks are more critical than others q q n Just culture enabled workers to feel freer to raise issues The workforce was trained in critical tasks, error precursors, and error likely situations Some actions/tasks are irrecoverable; once the action is taken, the reverse action cannot recover Some steps have more chances for error Critical tasks help focus attention on potential consequences so appropriate defenses and contingencies can be put in place 11

HPI in Work Planning the Work Walkdown How we Identify General hazards and tasks Job Hazards Analysis How we Identify Critical Tasks & Error Precursors Safety Plan For the Critical Tasks we Define defenses against Error Precursors Work Instruction Warnings Precautions Work Steps How we Implement the defenses 12

HPI in Performing Work Performing the Work Pre-job Briefing Communicate the scope , Critical tasks hazards, and controls Walkdown Work site Verify conditions are as expected looking for Error Likely Situations and that Instructions can be worked to as written Perform the work Perform work to instructions applying additional defenses at critical tasks Post Job Briefing Feedback Lessons Learned Document the work 13

Work Planning Lessons Learned n n n Theoretical concepts must be converted to opportunities for practical implementation Prioritize which concepts will fit into organizational processes Keep facilities and organizations involved in the process Significant management attention required to make change Expect a total of two years before changes are institutionalized Workers and managers need to be mentored regularly 14

Just Culture Lessons Learned n n n Perception that HPI doesn’t hold people accountable Consistent and fair implementation of existing disciplinary process is consistent with just culture Effective training helps establish just culture q Free flow of information q Prevention of harassment and retaliation q Fair and consistent treatment of individuals q ISMS Expectations q Communication and listening skills to foster problem identification ISMS safety culture implementation made it easier to accept just culture Worker representatives helped build trust and foster lessons learned approach in event investigations 15

HPI vs. Standard Event Investigation HPI Event Investigation n Review from the perspective of the people involved in the event (context) Evaluate the organization as event unfolds The event is the effect or symptom of deeper trouble in the organization, thus not random Standard Event Investigation n Review from hindsight point of view – judging each critical step in view of the final outcome Investigate to find where personnel went wrong Often look at events as a problem with people, procedures and training 16

Root Cause vs HPI in Event Investigation 17

HPI Event Investigation/Cause Analysis Lessons Learned n n n HPI enhances root cause analysis in identification of organizational performance on human performance Buy in by line organizations that own corrective action management, event investigation and root cause analysis is necessary In the beginning, HPI investigations should be done in addition to the traditional investigation to demonstrate: q Value of ‘context’ q Role error likely situations and organizational weaknesses have on errors Evaluate both error precursors and organizational performance Focus on failed defense/barrier, not just the error precursors Collect the facts before taking personnel action 18

HPI Culpability Evaluation Flowchart Were actions as intended? Yes Were the consequences intended? Yes No Knowingly violate expectation? No No Pass substitution test? (see note) History of human performance problems? Yes No No Were expectations reasonable, available, workable, intelligible, and correct? Deficiencies in training and selection or inexperience? Self. Reported No Yes No Possible reckless violation Yes Yes No Organization induced violation Intentional act (not an error) Yes System induced error Possible negligent error Blameless error Corrective training or other intervention may be warranted Evaluate organizational processes and management/supervisory methods Note: Would other employees have made the same error? 19

HPI Lessons Learned On Culpability Matrix n n n HPI Culpability Matrix is easily understood and seen as a benefit by workers & supervisors. First Impression by management is “It’s a path to ‘blameless’ acts and a lack of accountability. ” Old views & ‘Strong Rules’ exist in HR, Legal and Unions on consistency in disciplinary actions. q Agreements must be secured in moving forward. Benefits near the end of an investigation in order to establish ‘context’ of event. Output is used in ALL corrective actions, even those focused on individual (disciplinary review boards). 20

Conclusion n n Pilot participants have continued using HPI after the Pilot An EFCOG initiative is expanding on the Pilot We continue to learn more and are building better defenses to human error In general, workers perceive HPI as a positive ISMS enhancement 21