The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing new guidelines for de-icing airplanes which weigh less than 60,000 pounds. The new rules would require planes to initiate de-icing the moment they encounter conditions “conducive to ice buildup,” according to Bloomberg.com. The current guidelines state pilots should start de-icing when buildup is between a quarter- and half-inch…
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The evidence that repetitive railroad work tasks lead to disabling orthopedic injuries over time has been growing recently and a ruling in the First District Appellate Court in Illinois supports this notion. The case involved a 31-year-old engine mechanic who worked for Union Pacific railroad. He sustained two herniated discs and had three back surgeries after performing the same…
The hybrid vehicle is one of the biggest automotive advancements in recent history. Its also exposed firefighters and rescue workers to new injury risks. How? Well, the high voltage battery which powers hybrid vehicles can become compromised in a serious car accident and creates a risk of electrocution and other injuries for the driver, and…
Rail companies like Norfolk Southern, CSX, and others are showing their true colors in the implementation of new safety rules by the Federal Railroad Administration. These rail companies are complaining the costs of adding innovative safety equipment are just too high and warned the White House it could result in “cuts to service,” according to…