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Sep
2007
Technical Reports
Rail Crew Resource Management (CRM): The Business Case for CRM Training in the Railroad Industry
Subject
Crew Resource Management (CRM)
Keywords: Crew resource management, CRM, railroad safety, situational awareness, organizational culture, teams, teaming, crew, training methods
Abstract: Crew Resource Management (CRM) is a human factors training process that has been employed in the commercial aviation industry for over 25 years. During that time period, CRM has...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/21
Office
RRD
1
Aug
2007
Other Reports
Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Handbook - Revised Second Edition August 2007
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: HRGX; highways; track miles;
Abstract: The purpose of the Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Handbook—Revised Second Edition is to provide a single reference document on prevalent and best practices as well as adopted...
Office
RRS
1
Jul
2007
Technical Reports
Development of a Preliminary Set of Human Factors Functional Design Guidelines for Remote Control Locomotive Systems
Keywords: Remote control locomotive, human factors guideline, human systems integration, human factors engineering, railroad safety
Abstract: This report summarizes work to develop a set of preliminary human factors functional design guidelines for remote control locomotive (RCL) systems, in particular the design of the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/19
Office
RRD
1
May
2007
Technical Reports
In-Track Demonstration of Laser-Treated Rail to Reduce Friction and Wear
Keywords: Laser-glazed rail, laser-treated rail, spalling, and chipping
Abstract: In-track evaluations of a laser-treated rail intended to provide a permanent reduction of the friction level and increased wear life were conducted at the Transportation...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/17
Office
RRD
1
May
2007
Technical Reports
Human Error Investigation Software Tool (HEIST)
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Human error, root cause analysis, railroad safety, human factors, HFACS
Abstract: Human factors are a leading cause of train accidents and incidents in the United States. Human factors go beyond the crewmembers who operate the on-track equipment. They include...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/15
Office
RRD