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Jul
2012
Technical Reports
Cognitive and Collaborative Demands of Freight Conductor Activities: Results and Implications of a Cognitive Task Analysis
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
1
Apr
2012
Technical Reports
Validation of FAST Model Sleep Estimates with Actigraph Measured Sleep in Locomotive Engineers
Subject
Fatigue Management,
Human Factors,
Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns
Keywords: sleep; actigraphy; locomotive engineer; FAST; Fatigue Avoidance Scheduling Tool
Abstract: This report presents the results of a study to validate the AutoSleep sleep prediction algorithm, which is a component of the Fatigue Avoidance Scheduling Tool (FAST). Researchers...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/05
Office
RRD
1
Apr
2012
Research Results
Derailments Decrease at a C3RS Site at Midterm
Subject
Human Factors,
Risk Assessment,
Risk Reduction Program
Keywords: Close calls, human factors, safety culture, continuous improvement, employee involvement, passenger rail
Report Number
RR12-04
Office
RDI-24
1
Jul
2011
Technical Reports
Track Inspection Time Study
Subject
Human Factors,
Track
Keywords: visual track inspection
Abstract: Section 403 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA) requires the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study of the track inspection process. This report describes a...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/15
Office
RRD
1
May
2011
Technical Reports
Analysis of the Relationship between Operator Effectiveness Measures and Economic Impacts of Rail Accidents
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