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16
Jul
2014
Research Results
Update from C3RS Lessons Learned Team: Four Demonstration Pilots
Subject
Freight Operations,
Human Factors,
Passenger Rail,
Risk Reduction Program
Keywords: Close calls, continuous improvement, employee involvement, freight rail, human factors, passenger rail, risk reduction, safety culture
Report Number
RR 14-17
Office
RDI-24
24
Jun
2014
Technical Reports
Safety of Railroad Employees’ Use of Personal Electronic Devices
Subject
Cellular Telephones/Other Electronic Devices,
Human Factors,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: safety, personal electronic devices, distraction, electronic device distraction, cell phones, secondary task, railroad employees, safety-critical railroad employees
Abstract: This report describes two studies sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration that examined distraction from personal electronic device (PED) usage among safety-critical...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/16
Office
RRD
1
May
2014
Compliance Manuals
Collaborative Incident Analysis and Human Performance Handbook
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
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
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