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…
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…
Bites and Stings
Railroad right of ways, switches, derails, equipment and rolling stock can create perfect environments for snakes, insects, rodents and other animals to hide. Always be…
HazMat Safety Tip – 48-hour Forwarding Rule
Hazardous Materials must be forwarded w/in a 48-hr period (some exclusions apply!) Review this HazMat Safety Tip with your team for details about 49CFR 174.14.
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).
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…
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.
Status of Safety Culture in the Industry
This report summarizes findings from a systematic review of the nine SLSI Safety Culture Assessment Reports created in 2020, and discusses industry trends in the…