The Department of Transportation (DOT) has done a good job providing collection agents with information on maintaining the integrity of a...

Join us for one of our upcoming webinars! Register below. Drug & Alcohol Testing: Collection Site Integrity As a DOT employer, how good...

It's been almost a year since 49 CFR Part 243 has gone into effect for contractors and short line railroads.

Do you have questions about implementing the new recent changes for Mechanical employees in 49 CFR Part 219? During this webinar, Holly...

On February 2, 2022, FRA published a Final Rule updating 49 CFR Part 219 to include Mechanical Employees. This post provides a brief update

There are a handful of records you should be maintained to ensure you can demonstrate your compliance with 49 CFR Part 243.

While railroads can use their operational testing program for the required periodic oversight in 243, there are some differences you should

Your 243 submission is done. But now you are hiring, are you ready to implement your plan?

Training is significantly different from traditional education. Why? Training initiatives should have a clear and defined business purpose.

As more training moved online and become asynchronous in the past year, it seems to have put "microlearning" back center stage in 2021.

The 243 implementation deadline is passed, now what? In this webinar we will: Review the requirements and best practices for designating...

Can training impact employee attitudes beyond making sure employees have the knowledge, skill, and ability? I believe it can when it is desi

As a business owner, consultant, instructional designer, and someone who cares about improving safety in my industry - I sometimes wonder ab

The deadline to submit initial training programs is just days away. But what about the other 243 requirements? Here is a checklist that...

This has recently become the most common question I am asked by contractors There are a couple of points to consider in order to...

The May 1st implementation deadline for 49 CFR Part 243 is almost here! Join us to talk through any remaining questions you may have on...

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

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...

I have seen how often training bears the brunt of the blame when there is an accident or incident. But is training to blame?

I have seen growing confusion regarding the difference between the OJT and the current industry practice of conducting efficiency (or operat