Railroad Safety Trauma Cleanup

If you’ve ridden on a train, you may have heard an unfortunate announcement that there has been a pedestrian strike on the tracks. Unfortunately, these tragedies do happen far more frequently than you may think. The scary reality is not only are railcars incredibly quiet but other factors such as the terrain, location of the person, or simply being distracted with headphones, contribute to these accidents.

According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), 784 people were killed in train-related accidents in 2013, the highest total in the last four years. These pedestrian fatalities on railroad tracks include people taking shortcuts while walking, people who have ignored warnings sounds or lights of an approaching train, as well as suicides.

The important thing to remember is these railroad accidents are avoidable, they don’t have to happen. By following the below railroad safety tips, pedestrians can avoid serious accidents:

• Stay alert - Trains can come from either direction at any time and can be very quiet. Be sure to obey all warning signs and signals around train tracks or in stations.
• Stand away from the platform edge - Stand several feet away from the train while it is pulling into and out of a station. Also, watch your step as there may be a gap between the train and platform.
• Remove distractions - In an increasingly connected world, many of us have trouble focusing on our surroundings and putting away our cell phones. When around train tracks, use extreme caution when using headsets or cell phones.
• Don’t take shortcuts - Follow directional signs and markings that let you know where it is safe to cross the tracks. Crossing elsewhere is dangerous and illegal.

While we hope you'll never need our services - if a tragedy strikes, we'll be there to help. Contact us today and trust Brooks Remediation for professional and safe bloodborne pathogen cleanup, to ensure that your property is protected after any death or trauma scene has occurred.