Human Factors Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Ergonomics. 2013;56(3):541-55. doi: 10.1080/00140139.2012.718372. Epub 2012 Sep 25.
This is the first phase of an ergonomics study of sustainability in a rail organisation, particularly environmental sustainability. The main emphasis has been on the use of a qualitative approach to carry out in-depth consultation with those in influential and policy setting roles in the organisation, collecting and analysing perceptions on sustainability policy and related business processes. The study identified factors affecting implementation of policy on sustainability and these have been developed to produce a list of requirements for implementing the policy. The findings are valuable in understanding the range of attitudes, aspirations and perceived constraints, from the perspective of those in senior roles in the company, and development of a sustainability strategy for a rail infrastructure owner. There is need for wider consultation, both within the organisation and externally, to validate and refine the understanding of barriers to the implementation of the policy. The role of ergonomics in supporting the work on sustainability is discussed.
The study collects in-depth views from senior managers on the challenges of implementing a policy on sustainability in a rail organisation. Outputs include a list of factors affecting implementation of policy and requirements for better implementation of policy in this area. Potential contributions of ergonomics to sustainability in organisational contexts are discussed.
这是对铁路组织的可持续性（特别是环境可持续性）进行人体工程学研究的第一阶段。主要重点是采用定性方法，与组织中具有影响力和政策制定角色的人员进行深入协商，收集和分析对可持续性政策和相关业务流程的看法。该研究确定了影响可持续性政策实施的因素，并对这些因素进行了开发，以制定实施政策的要求清单。这些发现对于从公司高层的角度理解各种态度、愿望和感知的限制因素非常有价值，并为铁路基础设施所有者制定可持续性战略。需要在组织内部和外部进行更广泛的协商，以验证和完善对实施政策的障碍的理解。讨论了人体工程学在支持可持续性工作方面的作用。
本研究从高级管理人员那里收集了关于在铁路组织中实施可持续性政策所面临挑战的深入观点。研究结果包括影响政策实施的因素清单以及在该领域更好地实施政策的要求。讨论了人体工程学在组织背景下对可持续性的潜在贡献。
