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28 Nov 2016

Safety Advisories

Identification and Mitigation of Hazards Through Job Safety Briefings and Hazard Recognition Strategies

Subject Safety Advisories

Abstract: FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2016–02 out of concern for the number of railroad and railroad contractor fatalities that occur when roadway workers perform certain activities that...

Safety Advisory Number
2016-02

17 Apr 2015

Safety Advisories

Information Requirements Related to the Transportation of Trains Carrying Specified Volumes of Flammable Liquids

Subject Safety Advisories

Keywords: hazardous material, notification

Abstract: FRA and PHMSA are issuing this notice to remind railroads operating a "high hazard flammable train" (HHFT) -- defined as a train comprised of 20 or more loaded tank cars of a...

Safety Advisory Number
2015-02

20 Nov 2013

Safety Advisories

Safety and Security Plans for Class 3 Hazardous Materials Transported by Rail

Subject Hazardous Materials, Safety Advisories

Keywords: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, PHMSA, safety advisory 2013-07, Lac-Megantic, classification, hazardous materials, safety and security plans

Safety Advisory Number
2013-07

2 Aug 2013

Safety Advisories

Preventing Unintended Movement of Freight Trains and Vehicles on Mainline Track or Mainline Siding Outside of a Yard or Terminal

Keywords: Emergency Order 28, unintended movement, hazardous materials safety, safety advisory

Safety Advisory Number
2013-06

3 May 2013

Safety Advisories

Kicking Cars and Going Between Rolling Equipment During Flat Switching Operations

Subject Safety Advisories, Switching Operations

Keywords: kicking Cars, Safety Advisory, rolling equipment, flat switching

Abstract: FRA is publishing this Safety Advisory 2013-03 to make recommendations to railroads regarding the adoption of car-handling procedures during flat switching operations at certain...

Safety Advisory Number
2013-03