The Short Line Safety Institute’s materials cover a range of topics related to Safety Culture and HazMat. Browse our Safety Tips below for guidance on how to improve safety at your railroad.
“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.
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Check out this safety tip to learn more about fostering mutual trust between employees and the railroad.
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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.
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Check out this safety tip to learn more about Practical Drift Management.
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Three clear priorities exist during a hazardous materials emergency response. Check out this hazmat safety tip to learn more.
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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 and Pressure Service Cars, and how to identify the type via specification markings.
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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.
The latest Hazardous Material Safety Tip provides a helpful overview for your team, outlining the sections of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).
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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 Tip discusses basic guidance when doing so.
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The latest Hazardous Materials Safety Tip is the third in a series, reviewing the documentation required for the movement of Hazardous Materials.
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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 and overall work performance.
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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 shipping papers.
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This Safety Tip discusses when rolling stock and on track maintenance equipment is in the clear.
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This first Safety Tip in the hazmat series discusses required documents including shipping papers.
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This Safety Tip discusses who is responsible for your safety and that of your coworkers.
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For railcars containing hazardous materials, this Safety Tip discusses basic tips for conducting a safety and security inspection.
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This Safety Tip provides guidance on preventing one of the most common workplace causes of injuries.
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This Safety Tip describes the specific requirements that help keep employees and equipment safe when a shoving movement is to be made.
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Proper back safety ergonomics and techniques are important and must be part of ongoing training. Check out this safety tip to learn more.
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