NTSB to FRA: Don’t allow railcar riding during shoving movements

The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that the Federal Railroad Administration ban workers from riding on railroad equipment during shoving movements due to serious injury and death risks. The NTSB made this recommendation based on findings from a recent investigation into shoving-related incidents.

Washington — The National Transportation Safety Board is urging the Federal Railroad Administration to prohibit rail workers from riding railroad equipment during shoving movements “given the risk of bodily injury or death.” NTSB highlights the issue in a recent investigation report on shoving…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.