Railroad 101 - Hazmat Train Placement Matters - Knowledge is power! Do your training - know the signs Be mindful of the protective action distance and isolation distance Check your paperwork - Know what you have Know your crew, customer, communities and carriers If you didn't know, now you know! Special Thanks to John. D Brahaney for the illustration.

Good faith challenge: Are you protecting that point?...or just hoping? Talk it up, tell 'em what you see. Adopt & Comply Stay off your phone - no unrelated tasks Eyes on the move - Visually determine the "track is clear" and "derail is down" Protect highway rail-grade crossings Check for fouled equipment - It starts with respect. Without it, you got nothing! Special Thanks to John. D Brahaney for the illustration.

One or more railroad employees assigned a Controlling Locomotive, under the charge and control of one crew member; called to perform...