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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
13
Aug
2013
Research Results
Demographic Profile of Intentional Fatalities on Railroad Rights-of-Way in the United States
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Human Factors,
Right-of-Way,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: trespassing, trespass, railroad, intentional death, suicide, right-of-way, fatality
Report Number
RR 13-36
Office
RDI-24
19
Jul
2013
Other Reports
Criteria and procedures for validating biomathematical models of human performance and fatigue: Procedures for analysis of work schedules
Subject
Fatigue Management,
Human Factors,
Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns
Keywords: human factors; fatigue; work schedules; performance; biomathematical
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD–13/33
Office
RRD
23
May
2013
Technical Reports
Using Cognitive Task Analysis to Inform Issues in Human Systems Integration in Railroad Operations
Subject
Human Factors,
Positive Train Control
Keywords: Human Factors, Cognitive Task Analysis, Human Systems Integration, HSI, Task Analysis, Locomotive Engineer, Conductor, Dispatcher, Roadway Worker, Displays, PTC, Energy Management Systems, ECP Brakes
Abstract: U. S. Railroad operations are undergoing rapid changes involving the introduction of new technologies such as positive train control (PTC), energy management systems (EMS), and...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/31
Office
RRD
9
May
2013
Technical Reports
Defining Characteristics of Intentional Fatalities on Railway Rights-of-Way in the United States, 2007–2010
Subject
Human Factors,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Trespassers, Suicide, Safety, Human Factors, Security
Abstract: This report presents aggregate findings from 55 psychological autopsies of decedents who were identified as an intentional death (i.e., a suicide) on railroad rights-of-way...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/25
Office
RRD