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2003 Workshop Proceedings

Proceedings from the FRA-sponsored human factors workshop: Improving Railroad Safety Through Understanding Close Calls.

2003 Workshop Proceedings
Volume 1 — Summarizes speaker presentations on lessons learned from existing close call systems, attendee feedback on "close call" experiences, and benefits and barriers to implementing a close call management system. December 2003
Volume 2 — Appendices: FRA workshop invitation, workshop agenda, speaker presentations, breakout group  discussions, workshop attendees, references, speaker biographies, and a case study.
Speaker Presentations
John Grundman, BNSF Hotline Process
Christopher Hart, Global Aviation Information Network (FAA)
Hank Krakowski, United Airlines Safety Culture
Don McLure, Flight Operations Quality Assurance and Aviation Safety Action Programs
Helen Muir — Impact of CIRAS for the U.K. Rail Industry            
Aidan Nelson — Confidential Reporting: the UK Rail Experience

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