Typical projects undertaken by ARC staff in the Transportation Sector, includes:
Project: Risk Assessment of Trespasser Risk Reduction Measures for New Zealand Railway
Client: ONTRACK (New Zealand)
A Risk Assessment was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of ‘Centre Fencing’ as an appropriate risk reduction measure to address high levels of trespass related incidents occurring at railway stations in New Zealand. In particular, the proposed centre fencing options were assessed, using the appropriate anthropometric data and ergonomics guidance, to determine if sufficient space would be available for a track worker or trespasser to stand between fencing and oncoming trains without being hit.
Project: Assessment of Signal Operators Workload
Client: Tubelines
An assessment of Signallers activities was undertaken to estimate the impact a proposed underground railway line extension would have on their current workload. A high-level Human Reliability Assessment was also completed. Guidance on how best to reduce potential human errors and how best to address changes in workload levels was produced.
Project: Human Factors Integration into the Design of New Railways Sidings Facility
Client: Multiplex
A Human Factors design review of proposals for a new railway sidings facility was completed. The findings from these review activities were then developed into detailed Human Factors Risk Register. A Human Factors Integration Plan (HFIP) was developed to detail how outstanding Human Factors risks would be managed throughout the project lifecycle.
Project: Ergonomics Assessment of Desk Designs in Underground Train Station Control Rooms
Client: Tubelines
An Ergonomics review of the design work completed for 11 Station Control Facilities was undertaken. The purpose of this review was to determine the suitability of the desk designs (in terms of viewing angles, reach distances, viewing distances, etc.), to determine whether the designs were compliant with relevant standards and to propose suitable design improvements.
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