Document ID (ISN) | 77700 |
CIS number |
01-1842 |
ISSN - Serial title |
1431-2719 - Braunkohle - Surface Mining |
Year |
1999 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Matzka U. |
Title |
EL 2000 - Rheinbraun's new generation of electric locomotives - Ergonomic and safety conception |
Original title |
EL 2000 - Die neue Lok-Generation bei Rheinbraun - Ergonomie- und Sicherheits-Konzept [in German] |
Bibliographic information |
July-Aug. 1999, Vol.51, No.4, p.429-433. Illus. |
Abstract |
With the help of feedback from drivers on ergonomic issues, the cabs of locomotives for coal-transporting freight trains of a German mining company were redesigned. The operating panels were designed with displays and controls which are easy to read, understand and operate. Swivel chairs were ergonomically designed, with arms rests that can be raised to avoid uncomfortable sitting postures. The floor of the driver's cabin is designed to provide insulation against vibration. An air conditioning and heating system provides temperatures between 18 and 24°C. The stairs leading to the driver's cab have hand rails for support and a large-enough platform to avoid falls from heights. A radio, installed to ameliorate the monotony of work, is automatically turned off whenever communication or warning signals are received. |
Descriptors (primary) |
electric locomotives; coal mining; design of equipment; drivers cabs |
Descriptors (secondary) |
Germany; railway equipment; ergonomics; safety by design; layout of controls; thermal environment; plant railways; drivers seats |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Germany |
Subject(s) |
Mines and quarries
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
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Browse category(ies) |
Ergonomics Rail transportation Road transportation Mining and quarrying
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