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Short Line Safety Institute Releases New Resources to Serve Short Line Industry Needs

WASHINGTON – October 13, 2021 – The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has published several new online resources designed to address identified opportunities for improving safety culture on short line …

October 13, 2021
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Short Line Safety Institute’s Analysis of Safety Culture Assessments Identifies Industry Strengths and Provides Roadmap for Program Development

WASHINGTON – May 20, 2021 – The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has published a report aggregating the results of Safety Culture Assessments completed at short line railroads during 2020.  …

May 21, 2021
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Short Line Safety Institute Offers Transportation Emergency Response Plan Development to Short Line Railroads

WASHINGTON – March 12, 2021 – The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) today unveiled a new offering, the development and documentation of a Transportation Emergency Response Plan (TERP) for short …

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021
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Short Line Safety Institute Hazardous Materials Training Program Shown to be Effective and Highly Valued

Short Line Safety Institute Hazardous Materials Training Program Shown to Be Effective and Highly Valued by Participants WASHINGTON – January 25, 2021 – The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has …

January 25, 2021
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Short Line Safety Institute Launches New Online Hazardous Materials Training

Short Videos Address Key Elements of HazMat Safety Regulations WASHINGTON – November 13, 2020 – Today the Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) launched its first online program for hazardous materials …

November 13, 2020
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Short Line Safety Institute Assessment Model Is Transferrable to Commuter Railroad Operators

WASHINGTON – September 17, 2020 – The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) today shared its recently published study, stating that its multi-method Safety Culture Assessment (SCA) process, recognized by the …

October 23, 2020
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Short Line Safety Institute Welcomes Julia Leone, PhD

WASHINGTON – June 23, 2020 – The Short Line Safety Institute welcomes Julia Leone, PhD as Manager, Research and Organizational Development. Ms. Leone will be responsible for working with senior …

June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
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FRA Study Shows Safety Culture Growth Across Railroads Following SLSI Assessments

WASHINGTON – May 29, 2020 – The Safety Culture Assessment (SCA) ‘process and follow up support hold promise for strengthening railroad safety culture’, states a study released by the Federal …

May 29, 2020
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Short Line Safety Institute Releases a Best Practices Guide to Enhance Safety Culture on a Short Line Railroad

WASHINGTON – May 20, 2020 – Based on data collected from over five years of short line Safety Culture Assessments conducted, the Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has developed and …

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020
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Short Line Safety Institute Hires John Walsh as Director of HazMat Programs

WASHINGTON – May 18, 2020 – The Short Line Safety Institute is pleased to announce the hiring of John Walsh in a new position, Director of Hazardous Materials Programs. Mr. …

May 19, 2020May 19, 2020

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The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) is a non-profit corporation that conducts Safety Culture Assessments, provides Hazardous Material Instructor and Leadership Development programs, and is the educational, training and research source for short line and regional railroads concerning safety culture. The SLSI heightens safety culture awareness for short line railroads through assessments, feedback, communication, and identifying opportunities. SLSI also provides a variety of educational programming, from in-person interactive workshops, to online webinars, and helpful Safety Tips.

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