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Document ID (ISN)77700
CIS number 01-1842
ISSN - Serial title 1431-2719 - Braunkohle - Surface Mining
Year 1999
Convention or series no.
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 ProvinceGermany
Subject(s) Mines and quarries
Broad subject area(s) Physiology, ergonomics
Browse category(ies) Ergonomics
Rail transportation
Road transportation
Mining and quarrying