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Resource Topic: Hazmat
Resource Type: Safety Tips

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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

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…

Safety 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…

Safety Tips
Hazmat Safety Culture

HazMat Emergency Mini Series 3 of 3 – DECIDE Process Framework

“D.E.C.I.D.E.” is a process framework for hazardous materials emergency decision making. Check out this hazmat safety tip to learn more. Watch a HazMat Minute Video on…

Safety Tips
Hazmat Safety Culture

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…

Safety Tips
Hazmat Safety Culture

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…

Safety Tips
Hazmat Safety Culture

HazMat Safety Tip – 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…

Safety Tips
Hazmat Safety Culture

HazMat Safety Tip – Using the ERG

The latest Hazardous Material Safety Tip provides a helpful overview for your team, outlining the sections of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). Watch a Hazmat…

Safety Tips
Hazmat Safety Culture

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…

Safety Tips
Hazmat Safety Culture

HazMat Safety Tip – Required Emergency Response Information

This Hazmat Safety Tip reviews the necessary elements that railroad personnel should check for and review related to Emergency Response Information as part of reviewing…

Safety Tips
Hazmat Safety Culture

HazMat Safety Tip – Part 1 of 3, Required Documents: Shipping Papers

This first Safety Tip in the hazmat series discusses required documents including shipping papers. Watch a Hazmat Minute video on this topic by clicking here.

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The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) is a non-profit corporation that conducts Safety Culture Assessments, provides Hazardous Material Instructor and Leadership Development programs, and is the educational, training and research source for short line and regional railroads concerning safety culture. The SLSI heightens safety culture awareness for short line railroads through assessments, feedback, communication, and identifying opportunities. SLSI also provides a variety of educational programming, from in-person interactive workshops, to online webinars, and helpful Safety Tips.

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