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…
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…
2024 Emergency Response Guide Overview
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…
Tank Car Orientation Part 2
This Hazmat Safety Tip is the second of two in the series, and outlines the major physical characteristics of tank cars. Check out this Hazmat…
Opportunity Resolution Worksheet
After completing a Safety Culture Assessment and reading the final report, railroads can use the Opportunity Resolution Worksheet to organize and prioritize opportunities for improvement.…
SLSI Serves as Peer Review Team for Short Line C3RS
In a test of a new model for participation in the Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) chose the Short…
Tank Car Orientation Part 1
Being able to quickly identify information about a car and its contents can minimize and even mitigate risks associated with a hazardous materials incident. This…
Core Element 6: Personal Responsibility
SLSI has adopted the 10 Core Elements of a strong safety culture. Element 6 discusses the importance of employees taking personal responsibility for safety, and…
US Hazardous Materials Instruction for Rail
Click here to view a copy of the U.S. Hazardous Materials Instruction for Rail (HMI). This version was updated in December 2024.