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Driver fatigue during extended rail operations.
Appl Ergon. 2008 Sep; 39(5):623-9.AE

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

Relay is an effective mode of freight transportation within Australia. Relay requires two crews to drive the train continuously from one specified destination to another and return with crews working in alternating shifts. The aim of the current investigation was to assess fatigue levels during extended relay operations.

METHODS

Nine drivers participated and data were collected from 16 four-day trips. Fatigue was assessed objectively and subjectively prior to and following each trip and before and after each 8h shift.

RESULTS

Analyses revealed a trend for elevated fatigue at the end of each shift. Designated 8h rest periods appeared sufficient to reduce fatigue to levels recorded prior to departure and prevent accumulation of fatigue across the trip.

CONCLUSIONS

Drivers seemed to cope well with the 8h rotating sleep/wake regime. While fatigue did not observably accumulate, it is possible that operational measures may better reflect fatigue experienced over the course of each trip.

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Authors+Show Affiliations

Jay SM
The Centre for Sleep Research, University of South Australia, City East Campus, Level 7, Playford Building, Frome Road, Adelaide 5000, South Australia. sarah.jay@unisa.edu.au <sarah.jay@unisa.edu.au>
Dawson D
No affiliation info available
Ferguson SA
No affiliation info available
Lamond N
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultAnalysis of VarianceAttentionAustraliaCircadian RhythmFatigueHumansMaleMiddle AgedPersonnel Staffing and SchedulingPsychomotor PerformanceRailroadsReaction TimeSleep Disorders, Circadian RhythmTime FactorsTransportationWakefulnessWork Schedule Tolerance

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Language

eng

PubMed ID

18321468

Citation

Jay, Sarah M., et al. "Driver Fatigue During Extended Rail Operations." Applied Ergonomics, vol. 39, no. 5, 2008, pp. 623-9.
Jay SM, Dawson D, Ferguson SA, et al. Driver fatigue during extended rail operations. Appl Ergon. 2008;39(5):623-9.
Jay, S. M., Dawson, D., Ferguson, S. A., & Lamond, N. (2008). Driver fatigue during extended rail operations. Applied Ergonomics, 39(5), 623-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2008.01.011
Jay SM, et al. Driver Fatigue During Extended Rail Operations. Appl Ergon. 2008;39(5):623-9. PubMed PMID: 18321468.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Driver fatigue during extended rail operations. AU - Jay,Sarah M, AU - Dawson,Drew, AU - Ferguson,Sally A, AU - Lamond,Nicole, Y1 - 2008/03/05/ PY - 2007/10/31/received PY - 2008/01/13/revised PY - 2008/01/25/accepted PY - 2008/3/7/pubmed PY - 2008/10/31/medline PY - 2008/3/7/entrez SP - 623 EP - 9 JF - Applied ergonomics JO - Appl Ergon VL - 39 IS - 5 N2 - OBJECTIVES: Relay is an effective mode of freight transportation within Australia. Relay requires two crews to drive the train continuously from one specified destination to another and return with crews working in alternating shifts. The aim of the current investigation was to assess fatigue levels during extended relay operations. METHODS: Nine drivers participated and data were collected from 16 four-day trips. Fatigue was assessed objectively and subjectively prior to and following each trip and before and after each 8h shift. RESULTS: Analyses revealed a trend for elevated fatigue at the end of each shift. Designated 8h rest periods appeared sufficient to reduce fatigue to levels recorded prior to departure and prevent accumulation of fatigue across the trip. CONCLUSIONS: Drivers seemed to cope well with the 8h rotating sleep/wake regime. While fatigue did not observably accumulate, it is possible that operational measures may better reflect fatigue experienced over the course of each trip. SN - 0003-6870 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/18321468/Driver_fatigue_during_extended_rail_operations_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -