Reducing Hazards Associated with Visual and Automation-Aided Track Inspections

France, Megan; Melnik, Gina; Safar, Hadar; Multer, Jordan

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Reducing Hazards Associated with Visual and Automation-Aided Track Inspections

2021-05-01
By France, Megan ; Melnik, Gina ; Safar, Hadar

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Creators:

France, Megan ; Melnik, Gina ; Safar, Hadar ; Multer, Jordan
Corporate Creators:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Railroad Policy and Development ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research, Development and Technology
Subject/TRT Terms:
Publication/ Report Number:

DOT/FRA/ORD-21/18
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

February 10, 2018–March 31, 2020
Contracting Officer:

Wilson, Robert
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Railroad Policy and Development ; United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research, Development & Technology
Abstract:

Railroads are increasingly using automated track inspection technologies to augment the work of track inspectors in support of safety and productivity. The current study documents a human factors hazard analysis intended for both railroads and others interested in understanding hazards associated with track inspection, with and without the use of automation. The report makes recommendations to mitigate potential risks associated with railroad systems using only visual inspection, as well as potential risks associated with railroad systems using automated track inspection technologies along with visual inspection.
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PDF
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55878/dot_55878_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 3.58 MB]
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Volpe Center ; Federal Railroad Administration
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