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1 May 2011

Technical Reports

Analysis of the Relationship between Operator Effectiveness Measures and Economic Impacts of Rail Accidents

Author
Steven R. Hursh,1 Joseph F. Fanzone,1 and Thomas G. Raslear2

Subject Human Factors, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: fatigue, railroad accidents, railroad accident cost, economics, fatigue modeling, effectiveness, relative risk, SAFTE, FAST

Abstract: Data from 350 human factors (HFs)-related accident and 958 non-HFs-related U.S. rail accidents from January 1, 2003, through May 31, 2003, were analyzed for relationship between...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/13
Office
RRD

1 May 2011

Research Results

Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Train and Engine Employees in Passenger Operations

Author
Dr. Thomas G. Raslear

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Commuter rail, train and engine service, locomotive engineer, conductor, split assignment, fatigue, work schedule, sleep pattern, sleep disorder, hours of service, passenger rail

Report Number
RR11-12
Office
RDI-24

1 Mar 2011

Technical Reports

Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Train and Engine Service Employees in Passenger Operations

Author
Dr. Thomas Raslear

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Commuter rail; train and engine service; locomotive engineer; conductor; split assignment; fatigue; work schedule; sleep pattern; sleep disorder; hours of service; passenger rail

Abstract: This report presents the results of a study designed to characterize the work/rest schedules and sleep patterns of U.S. railroad train and engine service (T&E) personnel in...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/05
Office
RRD

1 Mar 2011

Research Results

Joint Loading and Muscle Activity in the Lower Body while Walking on Ballast

Author
Mike Jones and Bob Andres, Ph.D., CPE

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Biomechanics, gait, ballast, joint moments, EMGs, co-contraction, irregular walking surface, irregular walking surfaces, railroad yard conditions

Report Number
RR11-04:
Office
RDI-24

1 Feb 2011

Research Results

Measurement and Estimation of Sleep in Railroad Worker Employees

Author
Dr. Thomas Raslear

Subject Human Factors, Sleep Disorders, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: Sleep, Railroad worker employees

Report Number
RR11-02
Office
RDI-24