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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.

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
Safety Culture

Lost in Translation: Safety Communication in the Rail Industry

Lost in Translation: Safety Communication in the Rail Industry September, 2021 – The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) conducts Safety Culture Assessments on short line…

Research Articles
Safety Culture

Protection When Tracks Are Fouled

There are several steps that must be adhered to each and every time roadway workers are required to foul a track or tracks. This Safety…

Safety Tips
Hazmat

HazMat Safety Tip, Part 3 of 3 – Position-in-Train Documentation

The latest Hazardous Materials Safety Tip is the third in a series, reviewing the documentation required for the movement of Hazardous Materials. Watch a Hazmat…

Hazmat Tips
Safety Culture

May 2021 – SOFA Alert

May 2021 – Click here to download a PDF of the alert.

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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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