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Resource Topic: Hazmat
Resource Type: Safety Tips

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The Short Line Safety Institute has a variety of educational materials that cover a range of topics related to safety, safety culture, leadership and HazMat.  Use the sort feature below to access materials to add to your railroad’s library.

Hazmat Safety Culture

FAST Act Requirements for Real-Time Train Consist Information

A final rule published by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) requires railroads that carry hazardous materials to generate certain information in electronic…

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Hazmat Safety Culture

HazMat Safety Tip – Using the 2024 ERG

This Hazardous Materials Safety Tip outlines the sections of the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), providing a helpful overview for your team. Watch a Hazmat…

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Hazmat Safety Culture

Tank Car Orientation Part 2

This Hazmat Safety Tip is the second of two in the series, and outlines the major physical characteristics of tank cars. Check out this Hazmat…

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Hazmat Safety Culture

Tank Car Orientation Part 1

Being able to quickly identify information about a car and its contents can minimize and even mitigate risks associated with a hazardous materials incident. This…

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Hazmat Safety Culture

Railroad Terminology for First Responder Training

Hazardous materials response training for volunteer or remote emergency responders should include an introduction to essential railroad terminology that relates to the transportation of hazardous…

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Hazmat Safety Culture

OSHA Standards and the Top Ten Most Frequently Cited

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education…

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Hazmat Safety Culture

Non-Accidental Releases (NARs)

Routinely reviewing protocol for hazardous materials releases is a great topic for safety briefings. Check out this hazmat safety tip to learn more about non-accidental…

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Hazmat Safety Culture

Railroad Right-of-Way Precautions

While not inherently dangerous, the rail environment contains a unique infrastructure and moving equipment. It’s better to know before you go when responding to calls…

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Hazmat Safety Culture

HazMat Emergency Mini Series 3 of 3 – DECIDE Process Framework

“D.E.C.I.D.E.” is a process framework for hazardous materials emergency decision making. Check out this hazmat safety tip to learn more. Watch a HazMat Minute Video on…

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Hazmat Safety Culture

HazMat Emergency Mini Series 2 of 3 – Fact-Gathering Endeavors

Fact-gathering endeavors during a hazardous materials emergency response should focus on: train, surroundings, and coordination. Check out this hazmat safety tip to learn more. Watch a…

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The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) is a non-profit corporation that conducts Safety Culture Assessments, provides Hazardous Material Instructor and Leadership Development programs, and is the educational, training and research source for short line and regional railroads concerning safety culture. The SLSI heightens safety culture awareness for short line railroads through assessments, feedback, communication, and identifying opportunities. SLSI also provides a variety of educational programming, from in-person interactive workshops, to online webinars, and helpful Safety Tips.

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