FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION ISSUES RULE: ALLOWING FOR THE ELECTRONIC POSTING OF REPORTABLE INJURIES AND OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Federal Railroad Administration has issued a rule called: Allowing for the Electronic Posting of Reportable Injuries and Occupational Illnesses.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on April 28 by David A. Fink, Administrator.

Summary: This rule allows railroads to satisfy the requirement to post a listing of all injuries and occupational illnesses at an establishment electronically. This rule also removes the requirement that these postings be signed by the preparer of the listing.

For more information, contact Michael Wissman, Railroad Safety Specialist, Part 225, FRA, telephone: [phone], email: [e-mail]; or Michael C. Spinnicchia, Attorney Adviser, FRA, telephone: [phone], ema...