The psychophysiological status of rail traffic operators and modern approaches to its correction

Aiman Musina (), Aigul Abduldayeva (), Bulat Suleimenov, Zharas Sembaev, Roza Suleimenova, Marzhan Myrzakhanova, Saltanat Urazova, Dana Assambayeva, Nazim Galimgozhina, Vsevolod Osipov, Kulzhami Ospanova, Tolkyn Zhakupova and Ainagul Kazbekova
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Aiman Musina: NJSC “Astana Medical University”
Aigul Abduldayeva: NJSC “Astana Medical University”
Bulat Suleimenov: NJSC “Astana Medical University”
Zharas Sembaev: NJSC “Astana Medical University”
Roza Suleimenova: NJSC “Astana Medical University”
Marzhan Myrzakhanova: Sh.Ualikhanova Kokshetau University
Saltanat Urazova: NJSC “Astana Medical University”
Dana Assambayeva: NJSC “Astana Medical University”
Nazim Galimgozhina: NJSC “Astana Medical University”
Vsevolod Osipov: NJSC “Astana Medical University”
Kulzhami Ospanova: NJSC “Astana Medical University”
Tolkyn Zhakupova: NJSC “Astana Medical University”
Ainagul Kazbekova: NJSC “Astana Medical University”

Public Transport, 2022, vol. 14, issue 3, No 4, 635-653

Abstract: Abstract In order to reduce the risk and assess the organism’s ability to cope with stress in the changing workplace environment of the rail industry, we have conducted psychophysiological examinations to assess the functional status of 204 rail transport operators (Astana, Kazakhstan). The occupational composition included traffic operators, in particular, train, terminal, locomotive, and energy operators, 204 persons in total. The assessment included the analysis of professional activity, registration of 22 characteristics of labor stressfulness across three subdivisions and sections, and psychophysiological status tests over the course of a shift using EPDK-MK and Varicard automatic machines. Functional studies were conducted via certified methods before and after the shift. The reliability of traffic operators depends on their health, since any deviations can affect the mental processes that are responsible for professional activity. It was found that the indicators of the psychophysiological status were characterized by pronounced fatigue, which required not only pre-shift control, but also post-shift express correction. Recommendations how to reduce stress were marked. The main ones are improvement of equipment, giving on the job access to professional psychological counseling, support during work in dangerous conditions and modeling of an optimal daily routine.

Keywords: Health; Occupational factors; Rail transport; Stress; Traffic control service (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I1 J28 L91 R41 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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