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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

Railroad Terminology for First Responder Training

Hazardous materials response training for volunteer or remote emergency responders should include an introduction to essential railroad terminology that relates to the transportation of hazardous…

Hazmat Tips
Safety Culture

Switches, Derails and Clearance Points

Knowing about switches, derails and clearance points and best practices for operating and using them is crucial for team member safety. Check out this safety…

Safety Tips
Safety Culture

Winter Work Preparedness

Good preparation is essential to personal safety when preparing for outdoor work during the winter. Check out this safety tip to learn more about frostbite…

Safety Tips
Safety Culture

Implementing SLSI-provided Opportunities Supports Safety Culture Growth on Railroads

Implementing SLSI-provided Opportunities Supports Safety Culture Growth on Railroads This study reviewed safety culture improvements across all 10 Core Elements of Safety Culture on twenty…

Research Articles
Safety Culture

Short Line Safety Institute: Testing the Fidelity of Its Robust Model

Short Line Safety Institute: Testing the Fidelity of Its Robust Model The Short Line Safety Institute practices continuous improvement, regularly measuring to ensure that the…

Research Articles
Hazmat

OSHA Standards and the Top Ten Most Frequently Cited

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education…

Hazmat Tips
Safety Culture

Blue Signal Protection

Blue signal usage should be employed when any employee or contractor is engaged in the inspection, testing, repair, and servicing of rolling equipment whose activities…

Safety Tips
Hazmat

Non-Accidental Releases (NARs)

Routinely reviewing protocol for hazardous materials releases is a great topic for safety briefings. Check out this hazmat safety tip to learn more about non-accidental…

Hazmat Tips
Hazmat

Railroad Right-of-Way Precautions

While not inherently dangerous, the rail environment contains a unique infrastructure and moving equipment. It’s better to know before you go when responding to calls…

Hazmat Tips

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The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) is a non-profit organization that conducts Safety Culture Assessments, provides Hazardous Material Instructor, Leadership Development, and Structured Problem Solving programs, and is the educational, training and research source for short line, regional, historic, tourism, passenger, and commuter railroads concerning safety culture. The SLSI heightens safety culture awareness through assessments, feedback, research, communication, and identifying opportunities.

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