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1 Sep 1992

Other Reports

Guide to Meeting Federal Railroad Safety Requirements

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Railroad Safety Program Management

Abstract: The purpose of this manual is to help small railroads gain a basic knowledge of the Federal railroad safety regulations. The manual is not a complete reference. It deals with...

Office
RRS

1 Dec 1981

Reports to Congress

Department of Transportation Systems Safety Plan for Improving the Management of Railroad Safety Programs

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Railroad Safety Program Management

Keywords: Inspections, Training, Regulations and Enforcement, Railroad Safety

Abstract: [From the Executive Summary] This report has been prepared by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) which has responsibility for railroad safety laws within the Department of...

1 Dec 1980

Technical Reports

Assessment of Locomotive Crew In-Cab Occupational Noise Exposure

Author
Roger D. Kilmer

Subject Occupational Noise Exposure, Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)

Keywords: Safety Assessment, Simplified Testing, In-Cab Sound Level

Abstract: The railroad industry, unlike most other U.S. industries, is not subject to the safety regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Instead, railroad workers...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/91
Office
RRD