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1 Jul 2012

Technical Reports

Cognitive and Collaborative Demands of Freight Conductor Activities: Results and Implications of a Cognitive Task Analysis

Author
Hadar Rosenhand, Emilie Roth, and Jordan Multer

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

28 Oct 2009

Technical Reports

Handbook for Railroad Noise Measurement and Analysis

Author
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Subject Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Noise Exposure

Keywords: noise exposure monitoring, load cell test stand

Abstract:

This handbook is an update, restructuring and expansion of the 1982 document “Handbook for the Measurement, Analysis, and Abatement of Railroad Noise” originally developed by...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/RRS-09/10-IH
Office
RRS

1 Jul 1990

Technical Reports

Review and Analysis of Railroad Passenger Car Waste Retention Systems Volume II: Appendices C, D and E

Author
Alan J. Bing, Todd O. Burger, Thomas J. Rasmussen

Subject Industrial Hygiene, Intercity Passenger Rail Investment

Keywords: Toilet, Waste Retention Technologies, Test Programs, Cost Evaluations

Abstract:

The traditional practice of dumping railroad toilet and other waste directly onto the tracks is still used on most passenger cars operated by Amtrak. However, this practice is...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD 91-02 I & II
Office
RRD