Citation

Ryan B, Kallberg VP, Radbo H, Havârneanu GM, Silla A, Lukaschek K, Burkhardt JM, Bruyelle JL, El-Koursi EM, Beurskens E, Hedqvist M. Ergonomics 2018; 61(11): 1433-1453.

Affiliation

Trafikverket , 78189 Borlänge , Sweden.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00140139.2018.1485970

PMID

29884104

Abstract

It can be difficult to select from available safety preventative measures, especially where there is limited evidence of effectiveness in different contexts. This paper describes application of a method to identify and evaluate wide-ranging preventative measures for rail suicide and trespass fatalities. Evidence from literature and industry sources was collated and reviewed in a two stage process to achieve consensus among experts on the likely effects of the measures and factors influencing their implementation. Multiple evaluation criteria were used to examine the measures from different perspectives. Fencing, awareness campaigns and different types of organisational initiatives were recommended for further testing. This is the first time evidence has been collected internationally across such a range of preventative measures. Commentary is provided on using this type of approach to select safety measures from a pool of prevention options, including how re-framing the scope of the exercise could identify alternative options for prevention. Practitioner summary. The findings give insight to how different measures work in different ways and how industry can consider this in strategic initiatives. The method could be used in future studies with different frames of reference (e.g. different timescales, level of ambition and safety context e.g. railway crossings or highway fatalities).

Language: en

Keywords

Evaluation; Experts and consensus methods; Prevention; Rail fatalities; Suicide; Trespass