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Short Line Safety Institute: 2024 Systematic Review

The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) conducts an annual review of Safety Culture Assessments (SCA) reports created in a given year. A Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) research results paper titled ...

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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…

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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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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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Security 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-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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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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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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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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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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