The train width, height and carriage length are dictated by the existing rail infrastructure. Human factors is the discipline that applies knowledge of human capabilities and limitations to the design, operation and maintenance of technological systems. Thursday, october 11, 2012 dot is committed to ensuring that information is available in appropriate alternative formats to meet the requirements of persons who have a disability. Human factors of train maintenance railway research. The application of human factors knowledge to the bus, maritime and rail industries contributes to improved performance and safety wherever the transport systems interface with people. Human factors training develops skills in the cognitive and interpersonal factors that can influence the potential for human errors in railway operations. System in determining potential contributing factors. Hfergonomics focuses on ensuring an ergonomically designed workplace, with tools and equipment matched to human anthropometric, physiological, and biomechanical dimensions.
Section 4 discusses how human factors found to be causally related to rail. Pdf applying human factors in the design of future rail systems. Human factors methodologies established in aviation can be applied for train drivers and signallers imagine you want to introduce a change like introducing a new tool, technology, procedure or an entire new working environment for train drivers or signallers. The fundamental principle of humancentred design with worker participation should be established within the railway sms processes throughout the lifecycle of. Section 3 presents a discussion of the role of human factors in rail occurrences, and details which factors have been found empirically to be of concern. Human factors is of critical importance to the successful implementation of automation in rail traffic control anderssen et al 2009, balfe. Rssb supports the gb rail industry to improve safety and performance human factors is at the centre of system reliability train drivers, signallers, maintenance staff system designers, managers, computer programmers good investigation of system issues. The corresponding nominal probability from the handbook is to be adjusted by a. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Indonesian railway accidents utilizing human factors.
Industry stakeholders endorsed the development of the guide in january 2004, when they identified it as a priority project for rssb. The study consisted of a workshop, which was conducted using the rail human factor experts who have been directly involved with the projects examining ertms. The purpose of this chapter is to introduce the reader to the human factors concerns of the railroad enterprise as it exists in the united states and canada and to provide an overview of human. Likewise, the route demand and track availability also place a requirement on the number of seats within the train. Changes in technology generate parallel changes in the role and demands of the human operators, many of which are positive but some of which. The rail human factors ergonomics community has grown quickly and extensively, and there is much increased recognition of the vital importance of ergonomics human factors by rail infrastructure owners, rail operating companies, system developers, regulators and national and transnational government. Human factors at the heart of the railway will be invaluable for all those concerned with making railways safer, more reliable, of higher quality and more efficient. Ashgates human factors in road and rail transport series makes a timely contribution to these issues by focusing on human and organisational aspects of road and rail safety. Page 3 of 3 human factors effort proportionate to the size of the project, novelty of technology and the consequences of human failures competent human factors resources, their role in the project team and level of project authority 2. Human factors office of the national rail safety regulator.
T mu hf 00001 gu aeo guide to human factors integration. Rssb and the role of human factors in supporting railway. An expert knowledge elicitation study was conducted to evaluate the existing train driving models and to generate a guidance on human factors for the future ertms train driving models. Lessons learned from operating a confidential close call reporting system. Human factors is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data, and other methods to design in order to optimize human wellbeing and overall system performance. Human factors training in the rail industry considers the cognitive and individual factors that can influence the potential for human errors in railway operations. Accordingly, the role of human factors in the project is clear and is split between the tasks of stakeholder consultation, compliance assessment, and design optimisation. This paper describes a guidance package a novel webbased human factors support tool which is available for implementation by train maintenance personnel to improve train maintenance human factors. A framework for human factors analysis of railway ontrain. A design process that includes user involvement, including for example.
Human factors ergonomics are and synonymous terms and are used interchangeably. As 7470 human factors integration in engineering design. The rail industry offers huge potential for the practical application of human factorsergonomics hfe to support humancentred design, to improve human performance and to help shift mindsets away from blame and train towards an understanding of how work is done and how systems can be improved. It draws from established disciplines such as psychology, ergonomics, physiology and engineering. Rail human factors research has grown rapidly in both quantity and quality of output over the past few years. This standard describes the requirements for organisations conducting or procuring engineering design activities, services or products to. Human factors challenges of automation in railway control michael carey c. It is universally agreed that 80 percent of maintenance errors.
The call for abstracts is now open for the seventh human factors rail conference. Heavy rail industry rolled out after catastrophic ladbroke. We welcome abstract submissions on any rail human factors related topics by 4 december 2019. This paper introduces the issue of maintenance error, considers the issue of human factors in rail maintenance and inspection. It will be essential reading for policymakers, researchers and industry around the world. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading people and rail systems. The rssbs colin dennis, director of policy research and risk, and anne mills, head of human factors, discuss the role of human factors in rail safety, and the success of the irsc 2012 conference, which dennis cochaired.
Then you may be interested in the impact that this change will have on the operators. A framework for human factors analysis of railway ontrain data. Today, rail human factors is a growing and vibrant discipline, which examines the. Nchrp report 600 provides guidance for roadway location elements. Human factors in rail safety transport safety victoria. Modelling a theory of nonlinear rail accident and incident networks using the contributing factors framework. The pilot was evaluated with about 140 research items. Understanding human factors a guide for the railway industry. Human factors at the heart of the railway human factors in road and rail transport kindle edition by wilson, john r. The purpose of this chapter is to introduce the reader to the human factors concerns of the railroad enterprise as it exists in the united states and canada and to provide an overview of human factors research related to railroads. A framework for human factors analysis of railway on. This research is accomplished within two research laboratories, the flight deck human factors research laboratory and the nas human factors safety research laboratory.
Expert knowledge elicitation to generate human factors. Underground, we have been applying a human centred design approach to the provision of the victoria line atr system. Global air training delivers human factors training for rail operations including train drivers, conductors and dispatchers. The human factors analysis and classification system hfacs has been widely used as an analytical framework for the investigation of the role of human errors in railway accidents incidents. Nov 28, 2017 human factors is the discipline that applies knowledge of human capabilities and limitations to the design, operation and maintenance of technological systems. We deliver human factors courses for the rail industry which are suitable for multidisciplinary groups including. This report presents the findings of interviews conducted with roster clerks within the rail industry. The objective of this study was to provide a description of role that human factors play in railway train operation, grade crossing, pedestrian and trespassing. In the rail sector, it considers working environments from a human centred point of view by studying how the whole system influences the way people behave and interact with the railway.
The railroad enterprise is complex and, in many ways, distinct from other forms of transportation. Human factors is of critical importance to the successful implementation of automation in rail traffic control anderssen et al 2009, balfe et al 2009, and atr is no different. Application of human factors analysis and classification. Road rail vehicle national project human factors observations page 8 of 21 2.
Many books focus on individual differences and how those relate to traffic safety such as accident proneness. Human factors chapter 14 introduction why are human conditions, such as fatigue, complacency, and stress, so important in aviation maintenance. Railway operation presents a range of human factors issues, including mental workload. Rail human factors supporting the integrated railway 1st edition by j wilson. Most vehicle park brakes were located low and to the right rear side of the driving position, well outside of the drivers visual field. Strategy and learning experience in the pilot will have an important influence on procurement of the technical implementation of ertms in trains and rail infrastructure 1. By applying human factors knowledge about people at work to the functional relationships between people, tasks, technologies and the working environment it is possible to. There was an early base of work at a few institutions carried out over the 1960s and 1970s, followed by a lull in the 1980s and early 1990s. Human factors in road and rail transport routledge. Human factors hf is concerned with the optimisation of human performance in the workplace. Erghf fiehf head of ergonomics, network rail, uk european rail human and organisational factors seminar november 2018. In recent years, for reasons connected to the organization of the industry, technical developments, and major safety concerns, rail human factors has grown in importance at an international level. Human factors technology is validated against high level requirements in a laboratory andor experimental environment trial, verification leading to validation of the asset technology for use in the intended environment development acquisition access to trial and test facilities to validate technology using b or c models. Rail human factors 1st edition 97818252493, 97851552400.
Integrating human factors in european railways safety. Pdf identifying safety and human factors issues in rail. Nastaran dadashi, anita scott, john r wilson, and ann. You are invited to submit an abstract for a paper, worksop, discussion or poster. Dec 04, 2019 seventh human factors rail conference. Despite its importance, however, supporting literature. The ergonomics programme at network rail, theresa clarke. We welcome abstract submissions on any rail human factorsrelated topics by 4 december 2019. This standard has been prepared to support human factors integration hfi into the engineering design process within the australian rail industry. It comprises tracktotrain communications and intelligent onboard systems providing an unprecedented degree of support to the train driver. The guide will have met an important goal if it encourages railway professionals to seek more frequent, more timely, and more informed dialogues with their human factors colleagues. It is universally agreed that 80 percent of maintenance errors involve human factors. Human factors is concerned with understanding both the performance of the individual and of the team as a whole.
In the rail sector, it considers working environments from a humancentred point of view by studying how the whole system influences the way people behave and interact with the railway. Pdf the purpose of this chapter is to introduce the reader to the human factors concerns of the railroad enterprise as it exists in the united. Aerospace human factors research division brochure pdf contact the division manager about aerospace human factors research. The rail human factorsergonomics community has grown quickly and extensively, and there is much increased recognition of the vital importance of ergonomicshuman factors by rail infrastructure owners, rail operating companies, system developers, regulators and national and transnational government. Underground, we have been applying a humancentred design approach to the provision of the victoria line atr system. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Human factors challenges of automation in railway control. Human factors solutions for rail netherlands aerospace centre. Having just completed this role for the new intercity express programme iep train, wed like to share a few insights. Human factors guidelines for managing suspicious items in railway premises for rail passengers and visitors 2019 28 october 2019 pdf 835. The series responds to increasing demands for safe, efficient, economical and environmentallyfriendly landbased transport. Consistent and accurate identification of immediate and underlying.
These conditions, along with many others, are called human factors. This guide will also be of interest to frontline staff who would like. Human factors directly cause or contribute to many aviation accidents. Human factors integration general requirements 2, note. A study of the role of human factors in railway occurrences and. P ar k bra k e fo r r g s c o lo c a te d w ith th e r g s.
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