| Title | Human Factors in Railroad Operations : Initial Studies |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49627 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Devoe, Donald B.; Sussman, E. Donald; Feehrer, Carl E.; Hill, J. H. |
| Source | 124p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 19720101 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This report summarizes the progress of a year's work in providing support in human factors to the Federal Railroad Administration. The principal topics include: (a) a description of the locomotive engineer's job, particularly with regard to its inherent hazards, its contributions to operational safety, and the aptitudes and skills required for effective train handling; (b) an initial assessment of the physical fitness requirements for several railroad jobs; (c) an analysis of the needs for human factors data in accident reports; and (d) recommendations for the use of a locomotive and train simulator for research in railroad safety. Plans are given for continuation of the effort and recommendations for additional areas of study. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11062 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11062 |
| TRT Terms | Aptitude; Crash reports; Hazards; Human factors; Job analysis; Locomotive engineers; Motor skills; Physical fitness; Railroad safety; Railroad simulators; Railroad vehicle operations; Research; Train operation |
| Classification | AGR - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Accidents; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-FRA-72-08 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49600/49627/DOT-TSC-FRA-72-08.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |