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1 Sep 2006

Technical Reports

Vibration Transmissibility Characteristics of Occupied Suspension Seats

Author
Suzanne D. Smith, Jeanne A. Smith, Raymond J. Newman

Subject Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)

Keywords: Human vibration

Abstract: A study was conducted to evaluate the transmissibility characteristics of occupied suspension seats in multi-axis vibration environments using locomotive seats. Exposures included...

Report Number
AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2006-0133
Office
RRD

1 Jun 2006

Research Results

Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Maintenance of Way Workers

Author
Dr. Thomas Raslear

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

Keywords: Maintenance of way worker, work schedule, fatigue, sleep pattern

Report Number
RR06-05.1
Office
RDI-24

1 Apr 2005

Research Results

Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Signalmen

Author
Dr. Thomas Raslear

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

Keywords: Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Signalmen

Report Number
RR05-04
Office
RDI-24

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...

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Abstract: Technical Bulletin G-03-O1 regarding this subject is rescinded and reissued using G-03-02.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