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Railway Worker & Operator Performance

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Railroad Systems & Operations -
Railway Worker & Operator Performance  

Program Description:

Individuals and groups (teams of workers perform safety critical jobs in the railroad industry under a variety of personal (age, sleep deprivation, motivation, memory, etc.) environmental (noise, temperature, vibration, etc.) and social (status, role, etc.) conditions that may affect job performance and safety. This subprogram examines these factors to identify those that have significant impacts on job performance and safety and to suggest strategies to enhance safety and job performance.

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Last Updated: May. 22, 2008
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