ISA RP77.60.05 : 2001

1 Purpose
2 Scope
3 Definitions
4 Role of task analysis in the design/retrofit process
  4.1 Nature of task analysis
  4.2 Overview of analysis and needed resources
  4.3 Application of task analysis during the design process
5 Specification of design requirements prior to task analysis
  5.1 Identifying system/subsystem requirements and goals
  5.2 Function analysis and allocation
6 Conduct of task analysis during conceptual design
  6.1 Identifying operator tasks and developing scenarios
  6.2 Analysis of tasks to identify design requirements
7 Application of task analysis during preliminary design
  7.1 Identifying CRT and other display requirements
  7.2 Evaluating design options using task analysis data
8 Application of task analysis during detailed design
  8.1 Recommendations for displays and graphics
  8.2 Control-display integration
9 Task analysis applied to system test and evaluation
  9.1 Verifying the acceptability of designs
  9.2 System validation
Annex A - References
Annex B - Case Study

Approaches are provided in this recommended practice for the application of task analysis during the conceptual design, preliminary design, and detailed design phases, as well as the test and evaluation of control room upgrade/development programs.