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22
Feb
2013
Technical Reports
Fatigue Status of the U.S. Railroad Industry
Subject
Fatigue Management,
Hours of Service,
Human Factors,
Sleep Disorders,
Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns
Keywords: Fatigue, work schedule, sleep pattern, sleep disorder, alertness, shiftwork, hours of service, split assignment, extra board
Abstract: This report draws on the results of several prior studies, all conducted with similar methodology, to characterize the prevalence of employee fatigue in the U.S. railroad industry...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/06
Office
RRD
22
Feb
2013
Technical Reports
Rail Industry Job Analysis: Passenger Conductor
Subject
Human Factors,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: Job analysis, job tasks, training assessment, passenger conductor, safety-sensitive positions, knowledge, skills, abilities
Abstract: This document describes the results of a job analysis that was conducted for the position of railroad Passenger Conductor. Key aspects of the position were identified, including...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/07
Office
RRD
9
Jan
2013
Technical Reports
Understanding Driver Behavior at Grade Crossings through Signal Detection Theory
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing, traffic control devices, signal detection theory, grade crossing safety, driver compliance, safety factors
Abstract: Researchers modeled motorist decision-making strategies at grade crossings to compare the influence of warning devices and countermeasures in 1986 and 2007.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/01
Office
RRD
7
Nov
2012
Technical Reports
Transformation of Safety Culture on the San Antonio Service Unit of Union Pacific Railroad
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Changing At-Risk Behavior, CAB, Cab Red Zone, CRZ, Continuous Improvement,
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration conducted a pilot demonstration of Clear Signal for Action (CSA), a risk reduction process that combines peer-to-peer feedback, continuous...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/16
Office
RRD
1
Jul
2012
Technical Reports
Cognitive and Collaborative Demands of Freight Conductor Activities: Results and Implications of a Cognitive Task Analysis
Subject
Human Factors,
Railroad Safety Technical Training Standards
Keywords: Cognitive task analysis, CTA, freight rail, freight conductor, conductor training, Rail Safety Improvement Act, RSIA, positive train control, PTC, conductor certification
Abstract: This report presents the results of a cognitive task analysis (CTA) that examined the cognitive and collaborative demands placed on conductors, as well as the knowledge and skills...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/13
Office
RRD