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Document ID (ISN)66848
CIS number 96-1121
ISSN - Serial title 0340-2444 - Zeitschrift für Arbeitswissenschaft
Year 1994
Convention or series no. G 7503 F
Author(s) Fröbner K.D., Richters T.
Title Analysis and ergonomic redesign of lighting in shunting yards of the Hamburg harbour railway
Original title Analyse und arbeitwissenschaftliches Neugestaltungskonzept der Licht- und Beleuchtungssituation auf den Rangierbahnhöfen der Hamburger Hafenbahn [in German]
Bibliographic information Dec. 1994, Vol.48, No.4, p.198-204. Illus. 9 ref.
Abstract Measurements of the illumination levels and luminance on the shunting yards in the harbour of Hamburg, Germany, yielded values below the recommended standards. Contrasts between the tracks and railway wagons were sometimes so low that no distinction could be made. An interrogation of the harbour workers confirmed that visibility at night was poor. From the results of the measurements, the required levels of illumination, luminance and reflection were derived. The lamps and their installation sites as well as their height were selected accordingly.
Descriptors (primary) illumination levels; night work; harbours; ergonomic evaluation; artificial lighting; rail transport; visibility at night; shunting yards
Descriptors (secondary) Germany; Hamburg; contrast; luminance; safety by design; electric lighting equipment; optimization; design of equipment; visual performance; reflection
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceGermany
Subject(s) Transport and communications
Broad subject area(s) Physiology, ergonomics
Browse category(ies) Ergonomics
Rail transportation
Non-ionizing radiation
Lighting and colour