Using cognitive work analysis and the sociotechnical systems approach to improve pedestrian safety at rail level crossings

Gemma J M Read; Paul M Salmon; M G Lenne

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Using cognitive work analysis and the sociotechnical systems approach to improve pedestrian safety at rail level crossings

Gemma J M Read, Paul M Salmon and M G Lenne

Proceedings of the 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA, pp.1-8

Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA): Reaching Out, 19th (Melbourne, Australia, 09-Aug-2015–14-Aug-2015)

International Ergonomics Association

2015

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Abstract

Design Practice and Management

rail level crossing safety

pedestrian behaviour

system-based analysis

sociotechnical systems theory

cognitive work analysis

The sociotechnical systems approach argues that systems with adaptive capacity will be safer. However, this approach may conflict with current practice in safety management. We applied cognitive work analysis to understand the problem of pedestrian safety at rail level crossings and used the findings to evaluate the current design against the values of sociotechnical systems theory. The evaluation was conducted against indicators developed based on the sociotechnical literature and it is concluded that the existing design of rail level crossings does not align with the values. Recommendations for improving the design of rail level crossings are identified and discussed.

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Title: Using cognitive work analysis and the sociotechnical systems approach to improve pedestrian safety at rail level crossings
Authors: Gemma J M Read (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
Paul M Salmon (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
M G Lenne (Author) - Monash University
Contributors: Gitte Lindgaard (Editor)
Dave Moore (Editor)
Publication details: Proceedings of the 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA, pp.1-8
Conference details: Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA): Reaching Out, 19th (Melbourne, Australia, 09-Aug-2015–14-Aug-2015)
Publisher: International Ergonomics Association
Date published: 2015
Organisation Unit: Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Health - Psychology; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451012602621
Output Type: Conference paper

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