Selecting high performing train drivers: the role of attention and cognitive flexibility
Anthea Hickey
University of New South Wales
Anthea Hickey is a registered psychologist and PhD student at the Business School, University of New South Wales, Australia. Anthea's research interests focus on the psychological factors that impact train driver performance. Anthea has published in several leading journals including the Australian Medical Journal (AMJ) and recently in Safety Science.
Michael Collins
University of New South Wales
Michael Collins is a researcher and practitioner in the field of personnel assessment and selection. Michael has published in several leading academic journals including Psychological Bulletin, the Leadership Quarterly and more recently in Safety Science. He has consulted widely in a number of rail organizations in the area of train driver assessment, selection and training.
Abstract
The safety critical nature of the train driving role cannot be overstated, yet personnel selection research and practice lags that of comparable industries. This study examines how the interaction between attention and... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Anthea Hickey (University of New South Wales)
- Michael Collins (University of New South Wales)
- Christopher Jackson (University of New South Wales)
Topic Areas
Train driving models and performance , Staff selection, competence and training , Human error and human reliability
Session
C&T-1 » Competence and Training (13:50 - Monday, 6th November, Smile 2 and 3)
