An independent evaluation of the Switching Operations Fatality Analysis 2010 Working Group's processes /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Bonnet, Deborah (Author), Coplen, Michael K. (Author), Patton, Michael Quinn (Author), Ranney, Joyce Mary (Author), Snow, Juna Zeth, 1972- (Author)
Corporate Author:	John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) (Researcher)
Other Authors:	Morrow, Stephanie
Format:	Government Document eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. : U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Research and Development, [2009]
Subjects:	United States. > Federal Railroad Administration. > Switching Operations Fatality Analysis Working Group. Railroad yards > Safety measures > Evaluation. Railroad accidents > Investigation > United States. Railroads > Switching > United States. Railroads > Switching > Safety measures > Evaluation. Railroad accidents. Evaluation. Railroad safety. Fatalities. Switching.
Online Access:	https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo30371

Description
Abstract:	"The Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) Working Group was formed to analyze the factors contributing to fatalities in switching operations. The 2010 Working Group invited an independent team of evaluators to assess the thoroughness of the SOFA methodology with the goal of promoting utilization of SOFA findings. This report, prepared by the evaluation team, describes the SOFA 2010 tools and processes and concludes that they are both systematic and rigorous. The railroad industry is urged to give careful consideration to the findings of the SOFA Working Group in the interest of improving rail yard safety in the years ahead."--Technical report documentation page.
Item Description:	Title from title screen (viewed on September 11, 2012). "December 2009." "Performing Organization, U.S. Department of Transportation/Research and Innovative Technology Administration/John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center"--Technical report documentation page. "Authors: Deborah Bonnet, Michael Coplen, Michael Quinn Patton, Joyce Ranney & Juna Snow"--Technical rept. documentation page. "Program Manager: Michael Coplen, Federal Railroad Administration. Task Monitor: Stephanie Morrow, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center."--Technical rept. documentation page. "DOT/FRA/ORD-09/23." Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (v, 14 pages) : color illustrations
Format:	System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (page 12).