Signalling engineers need to make sure they don't become complacent. Keeping the consequences of accidents at the front of their mind is key.
Complacency can...
Hi-visibility weatherproof safety clothing was first introduced to UK rail sector workers back in 1964. Since then, its essential contribution to PPE has enabled...
The rail industry is more aware of the importance of mental health than ever before, acknowledging the importance of emotional well-being and taking steps...
Colin Wheeler
Rail Media’s annual Railway Safety Summit Conference was held on Tuesday 14 March at Loughborough University’s Holywell Park Conference Centre. With 136 people...
We're used to hearing phrases like 'Safety First'. They're a reminder that safety is never off the agenda.
Britain's railways have maintained an enviable safety...
RailStaff regularly reports on the investigative findings of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), but what exactly is the organisation’s purpose and how does...
TIM TURNEY, GLOBAL MARKETING MANAGER AT OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY CASELLA, SHARES HIS EXPERT ADVICE ON PREVENTING HEARING LOSS IN THE RAIL SECTOR
Noise-induced...
Safety incidents on the UK’s railway often have complex causes. They could be influenced by gaps in technical skills, like repairing track or operating...