Introduction of a human interface checklist for system operators in large-scale industries

Human Factors Approach to Railway Safety.

“…We can cite studies which attempt to estimate quantitatively accumulated fatigue due to train operation, and make use of that in formulating driver's duty hours 11) , studies which attempted to confirm effectiveness of chewing gum, as effective measures in maintaining performance while operating a train, as well as developing stretching exercises expected to have the same effect. From the viewpoint of man-machine systems, the following are the current themes for research; designing the engine cabinet instrument from new approach 12) , ergonomics evaluation regarding improvement of wayside signal equipment 13) as well as development of a checklist for system design 14) intended to integrate automatic expansion.…”