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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 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…

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Safety Culture

Perceptions vs. Reality

This Safety Tip discusses our perceptions. Accurately conveying the intent and purpose of rules and instructions to employees will improve their understanding of safety rules…

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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…

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Safety Culture

Equipment in the Clear

This Safety Tip discusses when rolling stock and on track maintenance equipment is in the clear. Watch a Safety Minute video on this topic by clicking…

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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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Safety Culture

Personal Safety

This Safety Tip discusses who is responsible for your safety and that of your coworkers. Watch a Safety Minute video on this topic by clicking here.

Safety Tips
Hazmat Safety Culture

Hazmat Safety and Security Inspection and Acceptance

For railcars containing hazardous materials, this Safety Tip discusses basic tips for conducting a safety and security inspection. Watch a Hazmat Minute video on this…

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Safety Culture

Track Defects

This Safety Tip discusses track defects and how they can be reduced.

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Safety Culture

Protecting Shoving Movements

This Safety Tip describes the specific requirements that help keep employees and equipment safe when a shoving movement is to be made. Watch a Safety…

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Safety Culture

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

This Safety Tip provides guidance on preventing one of the most common workplace causes of injuries. Watch a Safety Minute video on this topic by…

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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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