| Document ID (ISN) | 56936 |
| CIS number |
91-2050 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-660-13882-4 |
| Year |
1990 |
| Convention or series no. |
87-9E
YM32-1/87-9-1990-09E
|
| Author(s) |
Bélanger J.D., Stanziani C.
Library of Parliament, Research Branch |
| Title |
Railway safety |
| Bibliographic information |
Supply and Services Canada, Place du Portage, Phase III, 11 Laurier Street, Hull, Quebec K1A 0S5, Canada, Rev.ed., 7 Sep. 1990. 17p. 11 ref. |
| Abstract |
This overview of railway safety issues discusses recent accident trends in Canada and the U.S. Most derailments are caused by track and equipment problems while collisions are mostly due to human error. Most of the overview deals with the conclusions and recommendations of the Foisy Report, which investigated the 1986 Hinton (Alberta) rail accident. The Report dwelt at length on the working conditions which contributed to the accident, plus shortcomings in the system of evaluating, monitoring and maintaining employee health. Government legislation which resulted from the Report is summarised, including the Ministerial task force recommendations concerning alcohol and drug screening tests for employees. The publication is also available in a French-language version. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
analysis of accident causes; Canada; legislation; conditions of work; rail transport; railway equipment |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Alberta; drug dependence; alcohol consumption and accidents; level crossings; pre-employment medical examinations; work time schedules; human failure; medical examinations; periodic medical examinations; hours of work |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Accident research
Alcohol and drug abuse
Rail transportation
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