Category: Regulations
Distractions kill, maim and end careers
Distractions occur everywhere in our daily lives, but when those in safety sensitive positions are distracted on the job, the results too often result in death or career-ending injuries. A collaborative effort among the Federal Railroad Administration, rail labor and carriers [...]
Update on conductor certification
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. By Larry Mann, UTU Rail Safety Coordinator – The FRA amended its conductor certification rules in February, delaying the time for testing conductors, extending the time for formulating training pro [...]Conductor certification program available online
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. A slideshow presented to UTU members attending the union’s conductor certification workshop at the Portland, Ore., regional meeting is now available on the UTU website. The slideshow can be download [...]FRA interprets hours-of-service laws
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON – In a Feb. 29, 2012, Federal Register notice, the Federal Railroad Administration provides its interpretation of hours-of-service laws “arising out of some of the complex and important amendme [...]
FRA amends conductor certification rule
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON – Responding to petitions for reconsideration to its Nov. 9, 2011, final rule on conductor certification, the FRA has delayed for six months the testing implementation dates and clarified other [...]FRA proposes new minimum training standards
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON – New minimum training and qualification standards are being proposed by the Federal Railroad Administration for rail workers in safety sensitive positions. In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking p [...]