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Source Codes

Effective May 1, 1985, the following source code will be included in the appropriate space on all inspection reports. Minor revisions have been made in order that source codes will be consistent for all disciplines.

Accident Investigation Guidelines

General Compliance Manual Part IV, Chapter 9 These guidelines explain the categories of accidents and incidents FRA investigates, and provide general guidance on the forms or formats used for each type of investigation. Detailed guidance and instructions are included in the sections of this...

Safety Precautions When Making Equipment Inspections

Inspections made to determine compliance with the Freight Car Safety Standards can result in greater personal exposure to the hazards of moving equipment than heretofore experienced in our inspection activities. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that Office of Safety personnel remain...

The Federal Hours of Service Law and Signal Service

The attached booklet is a re-issue of similar booklets issued by FRA in 1983, and again in 1991. The booklet is intended to provide information to FRA employees who are involved in assuring compliance with the requirements of the Federal hours of service laws (laws) and the related record keeping...

Exposure to Hazardous Materials

Since 1997, the Office of Railroad Safety has repeatedly emphasized FRA policy and the contents of FRA Order 3902.2, Paragraph 6, which states, in part, " .. .inspectors are not to expose themselves to known hazardous conditions, such as tank cars leaking hazardous chemicals, and are to use good...