Fatigue and Alertness in the United States Railroad Industry Part I:
The Nature of the Problem Donald Sussman
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Research and Special Programs Administration,
Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Michael Coplen
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Federal Railroad Administration,
Office of Research and Development
ABSTRACT
The railroad industry must actively manage employee fatigue and alertness problems to maintain an optimal level of operational safety and productivity. Given the necessity to operate nights and irregular hours, weekends and holidays under a wide range of physical conditions and service demands, we must explore every reasonable avenue to ensure employees are fit, alert, and well-rested. Read More...
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