In recent years, new business models have made railroad companies even more profit-driven. According to employees and their advocates, railroads are trying to support their bottom-line partly by cutting back on staffing, training, inspections and equipment maintenance...
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Asbestos exposure continues to threaten railroad workers
Asbestos is a natural silicate mineral used in various commercial and industrial products because of its incredible resistance to both heat and corrosion. The government has since restricted its usage after the discovery of its harmful effects on the human body....
Common causes of cumulative trauma in railroad workers
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...