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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

HazMat Emergency Mini Series 2 of 3 – Fact-Gathering Endeavors

Fact-gathering endeavors during a hazardous materials emergency response should focus on: train, surroundings, and coordination. Check out this hazmat safety tip to learn more. Watch a…

Hazmat Tips
Safety Culture

Identifying Safety Culture Trends in the Industry

Short Line Safety Institute: Identifying Safety Culture Trends in the Industry June 2022 –The Federal Railroad Administration’s Office of Research, Development & Technology has published…

Research Articles
Safety Culture

Managing Practical Drift

Check out this safety tip to learn more about Practical Drift Management. Watch a Safety Minute Video on this topic by clicking here.

Safety Tips
Hazmat

HazMat Emergency Mini Series 1 of 3 – Initial Safety Measures

Three clear priorities exist during a hazardous materials emergency response. Check out this hazmat safety tip to learn more. Watch a HazMat Minute Video on this topic…

Hazmat Tips
Safety Culture

Implementing SLSI-Provided Opportunities Supports Safety Culture Growth

Implementing SLSI-Provided Opportunities Supports Safety Culture Growth. An analysis of railroads who have completed an initial SCA and a follow-up (Time 2) SCA show Safety…

Research Articles
Safety Culture

Positive Perceptions of Leadership Development Training

Short Line Safety Institute: Positive Perceptions of Leadership Development Training The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) offers a Leadership Development Training (LDT) for interested short…

Research Articles
Safety Culture

Ergonomics and Proper Lifting Techniques

Proper back safety ergonomics and techniques are important and must be part of ongoing training. Check out this safety tip to learn more. Watch a Safety…

Safety Tips
Safety Culture

Positive Perceptions of Safety Culture Assessments

Short Line Safety Institute: Positive Perceptions of Safety Culture Assessments The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) conducts Safety Culture Assessments for interested short line railroads.…

Research Articles
Hazmat

General service tank cars vs. pressure service tank cars

Use this safety tip to review the important distinctions between the two categories of tank cars in use in the United States: General Service Cars…

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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