Preventing collisions involving surface mining equipment: a GPS-based approach
Article Abstract:
Numerous workers of surface mining operations get killed due to collisions of haulage equipment. A proximity warning system (PWS) based on global positioning system (GPS) has reduced a number of accidents and has improved the technology, too.
Publication Name: Journal of Safety Research
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0022-4375
Year: 2004
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Are pilots at risk of accidents due to fatigue?
Article Abstract:
The study conducted to examine the empirical relationship between pilot schedules and aviations accidents is analyzed. It is argued that establishing limits on duty time for commercial pilots would reduce risk.
Publication Name: Journal of Safety Research
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0022-4375
Year: 2003
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Time-dependent recordkeeping fatigue among youth completing health diaries of unintentional injuries
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The impact of fatigue on the quality of data maintained by youth in their daily diaries about injuries caused to them in their daily life is discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of Safety Research
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0022-4375
Year: 2006
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