Objective Aims of project: Considering the number of operations which signalmen are required to perform, and the amount of responsibility which they have to shoulder, modernization of signal boxes through automation and data processing technology has not always taken into account the risks of overwork and excessive stress to which they may be exposed. The aim is to improve signalmen's working conditions by introducing direct dialogue between the computer equipment in neighbouring signal boxes. The research is divided into the following stages: an analysis of existing conditions (as the basis for drawing up specifications) interviewing of operators compilation of an inventory of accidents analysis of operators' activities establishment of data processing principles (software design) breadboarding, taking account of the need to have permanent control of the block section and not to increase the personnel's workload redefinition of the tasks and responsibilities of the signalmen. Programme(s) ECSC-ERGONOM 5C - Fifth programme (ECSC) "Ergonomics research for the steel and coal industries", 1985-1989 Topic(s) Data not available Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme Data not available Coordinator Sollac EU contribution No data Address 17 avenue des Tilleuls 57191 Florange France See on map Total cost No data