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1 May 2014

Compliance Manuals

Collaborative Incident Analysis and Human Performance Handbook

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Human Performance, Human Factors, Incident, Analysis

Abstract: This handbook covers many topics such as human behavior, organizational behavior, accident/incident investigations, and learning organizations. It weaves these topics together...

Discipline
Operating Practices

24 Apr 2014

Research Results

Development of A Short Line Railroad Safety Institute: Phase I – Job Analysis

Author
Starr Kidda

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Safety culture, safety compliance, job analysis, job tasks, short line railroads, crude oil transportation knowledge, skills, abilities, personnel

Report Number
RR 14-10
Office
RDI-24

4 Apr 2014

Technical Reports

Proposed Key Elements of a Critical Incident Intervention Program for Reducing the Effects of Potentially Traumatic Exposure on Train Crews to Grade Crossing and Trespasser Incidents

Author
Richard Gist, Ph.D.

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Human Factors, Trespasser Programs

Keywords: Critical incident, trauma, trespassing, grade crossing, train crews, critical incident stress plan

Abstract:

Researchers recommended improvements to and support for rail carriers' critical incident response plans.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/06
Office
RRD

3 Apr 2014

Technical Reports

Start Time Variability and Predictability in Railroad Train and Engine Freight and Passenger Service Employees

Author
Thomas G. Raslear

Subject Human Factors, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: Work schedules, start time variability, fatigue, train and engine service, accident probability, FAST

Abstract: Start time variability in work schedules is often hypothesized to be a cause of railroad employee fatigue because unpredictable work start times prevent employees from planning...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/05
Office
RRD

8 Jan 2014

Other Reports

Characterization of Locomotive Engineer Schedules

Author
Judith Gertler

Subject Human Factors, Worker Protection, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: Characterization of Locomotive Engineer Schedules; work

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/01
Office
RRD