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Feb
2013
Technical Reports
Rail Industry Job Analysis: Passenger Conductor
Subject
Human Factors,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: Job analysis, job tasks, training assessment, passenger conductor, safety-sensitive positions, knowledge, skills, abilities
Abstract: This document describes the results of a job analysis that was conducted for the position of railroad Passenger Conductor. Key aspects of the position were identified, including...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/07
Office
RRD
1
Aug
2007
Technical Reports
An Examination of Employee Recruitment and Retention in the U.S. Railroad Industry
Subject
Worker Protection,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: Recruitment, retention, attrition, railroad employee, workforce, staffing.
Abstract: This report presents findings of a study to better understand the challenges involved in recruiting and retaining qualified U.S. freight railroad employees to (1) replace the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/RRP-07/01
Office
RRD
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
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
May
2001
Technical Reports
Understanding How Train Dispatchers Manage and Control Trains: Results of a Cognitive Analysis
Subject
Human Factors,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: Cognitive task analysis, communications, data link, decision-making, displays, railroad dispatcher,
Abstract: This report documents the results of a Cognitive Task Analysis that examined how experienced railroad dispatchers manage and schedule trains in today’s environment. The...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-01/02
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1999
Technical Reports
Compliance with Railroad Operating Rules and Corporate Culture Influences - Results of a Focus Group and Structured Interviews
Subject
Human Factors,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: railroad operating rules, compliance, culture
Abstract: A focus group was held at the November 11, 1996 meeting of the Operating Rules Association of North American Railroads to discuss the general issue of compliance and operating...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/09
Office
RRD