Many workers are kept safe by the personal protection equipment, or PPE, that their employers give them. For instance, construction workers are often required to have hard hats in case they're struck by items falling from above. As a railroad worker, you know that you...
Railroad workers: Are you facing retaliation for whistleblowing?
As a railroad worker, you may notice safety or security violations at your place of work and bring them to the attention of your employer or the government. When this happens, and you begin to face adverse action at the workplace, it could amount to retaliation....
Tunnel workers: Performing a dangerous job
Tunnel workers have a very important job, but they can easily get hurt. Workers have to work in sometimes-unstable areas, which means that roof falls or cave-ins could quickly lead to trouble. Most of the time, construction companies and individuals working on these...
Railroad workers’ injuries: Protecting your rights after an accident
Railroad workers face numerous occupational hazards on a daily basis, which makes their occupation one of the most dangerous. The chances of something going wrong are always high despite the safety measures present in the workplace. Some common injuries railroad...