It’s been just days since President Joe Biden moved in to the White House. However, ever since his win in November, those in the railway industry have speculated about what changes the long-time Amtrak enthusiast will bring for the nation’s railroads and those who...
New driver legislation jeopardizes railroad workers’ safety
If you drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) for the railroads for a living, your job may have become more dangerous. Last year the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) relaxed limits on drivers' hours of service (HOS) regulations for those truckers...
Are you protected if you blow the whistle on your employer?
If you know that your employer is not following the law and has hazards in your workplace that haven’t been addressed, that’s something you can report. Similarly, if you feel your career is in danger because you refuse to work in those condition, it’s time to speak up...
Traumatic amputations are risks for trainyard employees
Individuals who work in trainyards are at risk of several types of injuries. Some of these are the result of working near moving trains. It’s possible that workers will become pinned between the moving trains, which can lead to traumatic amputations. A traumatic...