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25
Jul
2014
Reports to Congress
2013 FRA Report to Congress: Actions Taken to Implement Unmet Statutory Mandates
Subject
Enforcement
Keywords: unment statutory mandates; ntsb; inspector general
Abstract: 2013 FRA Report to Congress on Actions Taken to Implement Unmet Statutory Mandates and Address Open Recommendations by the NTSB and DOT's Inspector General Regarding Railroad...
16
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Trespass Prevention Research Study – West Palm Beach, FL
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Enforcement,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control,
Trespass Countermeasures,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Railroad trespass, trespass prevention, accident reduction, alternative safety measures, education and enforcement, highway-rail intersections, safety, video data, violation reduction
Abstract: Researchers implemented existing FRA and Transport Canada trespass prevention guidance citywide to demonstrate potential benefits and discuss lessons learned.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/19
Office
RRD
24
Jun
2014
Technical Reports
Safety of Railroad Employees’ Use of Personal Electronic Devices
Subject
Cellular Telephones/Other Electronic Devices,
Human Factors,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: safety, personal electronic devices, distraction, electronic device distraction, cell phones, secondary task, railroad employees, safety-critical railroad employees
Abstract: This report describes two studies sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration that examined distraction from personal electronic device (PED) usage among safety-critical...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/16
Office
RRD
17
Oct
2013
Technical Reports
A Job Analysis Design for the Rail Industry: Description and Model Analysis of the Job of Freight Conductor
Subject
Human Factors,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: Job analysis, job tasks, training assessment, freight conductor, safety-sensitive positions, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.
Abstract: This document provides a step-by-step description of the design and execution of a strategic job analysis, using the position of Freight Conductor as an example. This document was...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/38
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