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Dec
2013
Compliance Manuals
Hours of Service Compliance Manual; Freight Operations
Subject
Freight Operations,
Hours of Service,
Operating Practices
Keywords: Hours of Service
Abstract: This manual provides clarification on hours of service requirements found in the HSL, Title 49 CFR Part 228, Hours of Service Recordkeeping, and FRA hours of service...
Discipline
Operating Practices
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
24
Sep
2013
Policy and Guidance
Second Interim Statement of Agency Policy and Interpretation on the Hours of Service Laws as Amended in 2008
Subject
Hours of Service
Keywords: Hours of Service, Interim Interpretations, Signal Employee Exclusivity, Consecutive Days Provision, Commingled Service
Abstract: Hours of Service; Operating Practices; Signal and Train Control
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