High-profile railroads continue to promote safety as their top priority. However, workers believe they are falling short and are not practicing what they preach. In reality, business models are in place that does far more harm than good. Employees are working in...
Have you ever gone to work when you’re sick? Maybe you thought you could just get through the day and you had a lot of things that had to be accomplished. Maybe you hoped you’d feel better as the day progressed. In the end, you worked your entire shift while you were...
Many railroad injuries are based on the use of heavy machinery and hazardous conditions. For example, railroad workers have to be wary not to be caught between train cars or not to touch certain electrical lines. Accidents often lead to crush injuries, amputations,...
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has just issued a safety advisory with reminders about the correct and safe use of portable derails. This comes after a fatal crash that occurred in late August. As many of our readers know, portable maintenance-of-way (MOW)...
Last year, in 2021, fatal injuries involving railroads hit the highest level that has been seen since 2007. There were a total of 893 deaths. That is more than the 744 fatalities from 2020 by about 20%. It’s a notable increase and raises serious concerns about this...
People who work around trains, railroad tracks and rail yards are subject to numerous risks. This time of year, an added risk is heat-related illnesses. Being out in the hot sun for hours can be dangerous on its own. However, if you’re doing highly physical labor, you...
Those who work in the railroad industry know that they do a relatively dangerous job. They work around heavy machinery, and trains are notoriously difficult to stop quickly. When things go wrong, workers can be severely injured. People who are considering these...
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...
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 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...
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