Do you have questions about implementing the new recent changes for Mechanical employees in 49 CFR Part 219? During this webinar, Holly Rainwater, Vice-President of Drug and Alcohol Programs at Spark ...
On February 2, 2022, FRA published a Final Rule updating 49 CFR Part 219 to include Mechanical Employees. This post provides a brief update on what is changing and when. Several changes to PAT ...
Meeting FRA Part 243 requirements means more than completing training—it means documenting it clearly and keeping proof you’re in compliance. Whether you're a railroad or contractor, your ability to ...
Relying solely on Part 217 testing could leave gaps in your 243 oversight obligations—especially as scrutiny on compliance grows. Railroads may use their existing operational testing program to meet ...
Your 243 submission is done. But now you are hiring, are you ready to implement your plan? Here are a couple of ideas to help make the transition from planning to implementation easier. Document your ...
Training is a form of education but it is significantly different from traditional education. Why? Training initiatives should have a clear and defined business purpose; which means training should ...
Like many industries, it sometimes feels as though we training professionals like to recycle trends. As more training moved online and become asynchronous in the past year, it seems to have put ...
I don't know about you, but I have always thought that providing training to employees on safety rules such as proper lifting techniques, PPE, equipment use, etc. is the easy part. These are not ...
As a business owner, consultant, instructional designer, and someone who cares about improving safety in my industry - I sometimes wonder about how we can inspire others to be innovative to improve. ...
The deadline to submit initial training programs is just days away. But what about the other 243 requirements? Here is a checklist that breaks down what you have to do to be compliant with the ...
“Do I need an FRA approval letter for my contractor training program?” That’s the question we hear frequently from contractors. The answer depends on a few key factors! Not every FRA training program ...
Are you almost ready to submit your 243 training programs but having questions about what to submit or not to submit or how to use the FRA's portal? This article will walk you through that process. ...
Do you need to re-train your existing employees under 49 CFR Part 243? The answer is probably not. However, I have talked to several railroads in the last month that thought they did. While I wanted ...
Throughout my career in training, and especially in the railroad industry, I have seen how training often bears the brunt of the blame when there is an accident or incident; sometimes directly and ...
There has been a flurry of activity as short line railroads and railroad contractors prepare for the May 1st Part 243 implementation deadline. Amongst this activity, I have seen growing confusion ...
If you are feeling stuck trying to get started with 49 CFR Part 243, you are not alone. However, I have found that simply looking at the requirements from a different perspective helps get most ...
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