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12 May 2003

Other Reports

Investigate and Compile a Record of Regulations/Policies Used by Transportation Modes to Monitor the Affect of Medical Condition on Employee Performance

Author
William C. Keppen

Subject Human Factors, Sleep Disorders

Abstract: The Office of Safety's fatigue program is structured on addressing a multitude of factors and concerns that affect the safety of the railroad industry's employees and their...

12 Jan 2003

Presentations

TRB Human Factors in Transportation Workshop 105

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: TRB Human Factors in Transportation Workshop 105

Presenter
Joyce Ranney PhD
Audience
Pre-conference workshop presented at the 82nd Transportation Research Board Meeting
Location

Washington, DC
United States

1 Jan 2003

Research Results

The Impact of Safety Rules Revisions on Safety Culture, Incident Rates, and Liability Claims in the U.S. Railroad Industry

Author
Michael Coplen

Subject Human Factors, Railroad Employees, Railroad Safety Information Management, Railroad Safety Program Management, Railroad Safety Technical Training Standards

Keywords: Railroad safety culture, safety rules revision, safety rules consolidation, compliance, FELA, Federal Employer’s Liability Act, incident rates, liability claims, lessons-learned

Report Number
RR03-03
Office
RDI-24

1 Jan 2003

Technical Reports

Railroad Dispatcher Communications Training Materials

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Judith Gertier; Sarah Acton

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Train dispatcher, Readback, Hearback, Listening, Memory

Abstract: Readback/hearback errors by railroad dispatcher and train crews or other track users can potentially result in accidents and derailments. The training materials developed under...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/12
Office
RRD

1 Jul 2002

Research Results

A Preliminary Examination of Railroad Dispatcher Workload, Stress, and Fatigue

Author
Dr. Thomas Raslear

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

Keywords: railroad dispatcher, workload, stress, fatigue

Report Number
RR02-02
Office
RDI-24