Start date:
October 2015Research Topic:
Objective measures in stress and fatigue in train crewResearch pathway:
PsychologyResearch Supervisor:
Professor Andrew P Smith Supervising school:
School of Psychology, Cardiff UniversityPrimary funding source:
ESRC StudentshipThe aim of my research Cardiff University will be to develop objective measures in stress and fatigue in train crew. This will be achieved by addressing the following objectives:
- Objective One: To determine the scale of occupational stress and fatigue in train drivers using survey and qualitative methods.
- Objective Two: To develop mobile phone methodology (tests of alertness and attention) to provide indicators of crew fatigue.
- Objective Three: To develop a model of fatigue that can be used to plan work schedules which maximise safety and wellbeing.
- Objective Four: To develop training packages that increase awareness of stress and fatigue.
- Objective Five: To develop a tool to assess the efficacy and impact of organisational changes and training.
Email:
EvansMS3@cardiff.ac.uk