Railroad workers face many dangers in their workplace. As a result, they are at a high risk of receiving common work-related injuries like cuts and burns and are also likely to develop cumulative trauma disorders (CTD). What is CTD? CTD refers to health conditions and...
Railroad workers actively safeguard safety standards. They handle hazardous materials to prevent environmental harm. They also maintain equipment for emissions reduction and energy efficiency. Yet, what if they uncover safety violations or unlawful acts with...
Railroad workers face numerous safety hazards on the job. Their daily tasks often expose them to various risks, including equipment malfunction, falls and collisions. The good news is that using new technology has significantly improved workers' safety conditions....
Lack of sleep and fatigue are contributing factors in some railroad accidents. Long hours at work combined with a lack of sleep may affect one's ability to think clearly, recall information, and make good decisions. You may be tempted to continue working to avoid...
State laws have varying provisions regarding whistleblower complaints. Still, auditing agencies encourage any citizen to file a whistleblower complaint about unjust activities. They might include corruption, unethical actions, state law violations, mismanagement,...
Many railroad workers with a variety of different jobs are exposed regularly to dangerous and toxic substances that increase their risk of developing cancer. This includes brakemen, conductors, pipefitters, trackmen, yardmasters and more. Among the dangerous...
As a railroad worker, you need protective equipment to help prevent direct exposure to harmful substances, including toxic chemicals. Without appropriate protective measures, handling these substances may increase your risk of contracting severe and long-lasting...
Whistleblowers help to uncover and prevent misconduct by businesses. If you are considering reporting any wrongdoing in your workplace, one of the best things you can do is create a written record of the offense and its details, as well as keep any relevant documents....
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad workers to file a claim for workplace injuries. What you might not know is that FELA also covers occupational diseases. What are occupational diseases? An occupational illness, for the purposes of a FELA...
Any person can use the False Claims Act's qui tam provision. It means an employee, worker or contractor can file a case on behalf of the government as long as they have evidence of fraud linked to federal contracts or programs. However, how can you spot violations if...
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