Operator Stress

Abstract

This paper addresses operator stress in the controlled testing environment of operator licensing accreditation for operation of a nuclear plant facility. From the perspective of stress theory, the authors look at the operator and shift supervisor under accreditation test conditions. They map theory to the real world of nuclear plant operations to reach conclusions concerning the stressfullness of the test situation, and recognize the stress management skills and self control of those operators and shift supervisors who successfully pass the test.