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18 Apr 2003

Technical Bulletins

Human Factors Circadian Rhythms Supplement

Author
Edward W. Pritchard

Subject Hazardous Materials, Sleep Disorders

Abstract: Technical Bulletin G-03-O1 regarding this subject is rescinded and reissued using G-03-02.

Bulletin Number
G-03-02
Discipline
Motive Power and Equipment

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 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

1 Jul 1997

Technical Reports

The Effects of Work Schedule on Train Handling Performance and Sleep of Locomotive Engineers: A Simulator Study.

Author
Thomas, G., Raslear, T., & Kuehn, G.

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

Keywords: locomotive engineers; fatigue; work schedules, hours of service; sleep, RALES simulator; work performance; train-handling; alertness; ciradian rythms, safety

Abstract: Current Federal regulations governing Hours of Service for locomotive engineers allow work schedules that have backwards rotating shift start times. Locomotive engineers who work...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-97/09
Office
RDI-20