On Thursday, Jan 08, 2026 James Brenneman presented:
ASQ RRD series webinar: Human Reliability
abstract:
Humans play an important role in the overall reliability of engineering systems. (recognized in the 1950’s) Reliability of the human aspect can be improved: following human-factor principles in system design. Careful selection and training of personnel is fundamental to achieving improvement.
Humans play an important role in the overall reliability of engineering systems. (recognized in the 1950’s) Reliability of the human aspect can be improved: following human-factor principles in system design. Careful selection and training of personnel is fundamental to achieving improvement.
Outline:
- Introduction
- Criteria
- Human Errors
- Human Error Prevention Methods
- Human Reliability Analysis
- Human Reliability Data
- Human Factors in Design
James Brenneman
45+ years experience in Applied statistics in industry, 40+ years as a Reliability Engineer.
Safety Risk analysis and forecasting my specialty.
Co-author of USAF Weibull Analysis Handbook, authored numerous other papers in Reliability & statistics.
Primary goal is to act as a change agent by passing along my experience and lessons learned to younger generation.
Specialties: Applied statistics, Reliability engineering, Training in both Reliability & Statistics, Master Black Belt Trainer at UTC.
