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The Short Line Safety Institute has a variety of educational materials that cover a range of topics related to safety, safety culture, leadership and HazMat.  Use the sort feature below to access materials to add to your railroad’s library.

Hazmat Safety Culture

One-Time Movement Approval (OTMA) Process

The Federal Railroad Administration issued updates to the hazardous materials guidance on the one-time movement approval (OTMA) process. This Hazmat Tip provides an overview of the OTMA process and the ...

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Hazmat Safety Culture

Freight Rail Transportation Security

A final rule issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) establishes security requirements for freight rail carriers and other rail operators. This Hazmat Tip, the…

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Hazmat Safety Culture

The Rail Network Threat Environment

When it comes to safety, railroaders are the first line of defense. This Hazmat Tip describes the system of alert levels developed by the Association…

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Hazmat Safety Culture

Safety Vigilance

Most reports of suspicious activity in and around railroad facilities comes from railroad employees. This Hazmat Tip helps employees understand what to look for, where…

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Safety Culture

Safety-Related Communications

Several of the Ten Core Elements of a Strong Safety Culture discuss the importance of safety-related communications. This Safety Tip offers some recommendations to help…

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Hazmat Safety Culture

FAST Act Requirements for Real-Time Train Consist Information

A final rule published by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) requires railroads that carry hazardous materials to generate certain information in electronic…

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Hazmat Safety Culture

OSHA Inspections and Violations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts announced and unannounced inspections to to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for employees. This Hazmat Tip…

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Safety Culture

The Hazards of Summer Heat Exposure

Summer heat is dangerous and can be deadly. This Safety Tip describes the symptoms of and first-aid treatments for three levels of heat-related illness. It…

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Safety Culture

Short Line Safety Institute: 2023 Systematic Review

The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has released a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) research results paper analyzing the twenty Safety Culture Assessments (SCAs) conducted on…

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Hazmat Safety Culture

HazMat Safety Tip – Using the 2024 ERG

This Hazardous Materials Safety Tip outlines the sections of the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), providing a helpful overview for your team. Watch a Hazmat…

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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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