WASHINGTON — A new safety advisory applying to switching operation hazards has been issued by the Federal Railroad Administration.
The advisory focuses on federal federal regulations and railroad operating rules governing procedures for leaving rolling equipment in the clear of adjacent tracks. It was issued in response to two recent incidents where railroad employees were killed during switching operations.
The advisory recommends that railroads review the recent incidents with employees and reinstruct them on procedures and rules governing leaving rolling equipment clear of adjacent tracks. It also recommends that railroads review job briefing procedures.
To read the safety advisory, click on the following link:
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-04-07/pdf/2011-8232.pdf
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