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[Audio] 49 CFR Part 270 - System Safety Program Implementation Training..

[Audio] Safety Culture means the shared values, actions and behaviors that demonstrate commitment to safety over competing goals and demands..

[Audio] DART/HTSI are promoting a Safety Culture where: 1. All individuals take personal responsibility for safety. 2. Employees feel comfortable communicating to their supervisor about safety issues without fear of retaliation, intimidation or discrimination. 3. Opportunities to learn about ways to endure safety are sought out and implemented. 4. Training and resources are available to support all aspects of safety..

[Audio] Leaders demonstrate a commitment to safety in their decisions and behaviors. There is a "just culture" where people are treated with respect and dignity. Every person feels empowered and accountable. There is a culture for compliance and respect for the rules..

[Audio] When did System Safety enter the Commuter Rail Industry?.

[Audio] N J T Train 1 2 5 4 running on an approach signal ran past a stop signal and collided with N J T 1 1 0 7 during rush hour. And, M A R C 286 running on an approach signal ran past a stop signal coming from the Brunswick secondary and collided with Amtrak Capitol Limited. There were 7 days between rail disasters..

[Audio] What actions were taken by the industry and government?.

[Audio] F R A issued Emergency Order Number 20 following the Secaucus & Silver Springs accidents requiring the following: Requiring development of Passenger Train Emergency Plans. Review of system safety plans (of which there were NONE). N T S B followed with recommendations to immediately develop System Safety Plans. 1994, the American Public Transportation Association worked with industry and the F R A to develop guidelines for System Safety Programs..

[Audio] Silverline's 49 CFR Part 270 Plan became effective on 08/28/2025..

[Audio] Every accident is avoidable through a commitment to a strong safety culture that: Promotes open communications without fear of reprisal. Embraces respect for everyone in carrying out our mission. Embraces continuous improvement in everything Trinity Metro/H T S I does. Continuously identify and examine safety risk through management and labor teams..

[Audio] All personnel and contracted workers are expected to drive formal improvement processes in accordance with mandatory guidelines and relevantly customized best management practices for patrons. Multiple safety and/or security committees will be established to enable executive management decisions to include personnel's participation with the goal of collecting input and/or feedback representative of the agency's task force and implementing practicable mitigation actions and practices..

[Audio] Goal 1: Implement programs and strategies to achieve a strong safety culture. A GAP Analysis will be completed. This analysis will determine what programs and policy need to be changed to achieve a strong safety culture for Silverline. Strategy 1: After SSPP approval by FRA, Silver Line Regional Rail will establish a Safety Culture Council lead by the Director of Safety and Regulatory Compliance. The council will be comprised of representatives of labor and management. The council will provide overall direction and guidance specific to development of a strong safety culture. Strategy 2: Silver Line Regional Rail will establish daily communication with frontline employees to gather data for safety related issues/concerns. After the SSPP approval from FRA and the Safety Culture Council has been implemented, the daily communications from the frontline employees will be logged and hazard analysis completed on problem areas. Employees will be able to voice concerns and receive immediate feedback regarding their safety concern/issue. Data collected will be logged and Hazard Analysis completed to determine best solution to eliminate or mitigate safety issues/concerns..

[Audio] Strategy 3: After the approval by FRA on the SSPP, Silver Line Regional Rail will establish a secure and anonymous reporting system for employees to report Safety related issues. A monitoring system consisting of a secure hotline with daily monitoring, information gathering, and immediate corrective actions for issues. Data will be collected, and safety issues will be eliminated or mitigated..

[Audio] Goal 2: A GAP Analysis will be completed. This analysis will determine what programs and policy need to be changed to achieve a strong safety culture for Silverline. Evaluate data collected over the 36-month period following plan approval, to establish future goals and begin a GAP analysis. This analysis will determine what programs and policies need to be changed to achieve a strong safety culture for Silver Line Regional Rail..

[Audio] Element 1 Policy Statement – Develop a formalized Policy Statement Element 2 Goals and Strategies – Will be completed within 36 months of approval of SSPP from FRA Element 3 System Description – Develop a formalized system description Element 4 Organizational Structure – Develop Organizational Chart Element 5 Implementation Plan – Will be completed within 60 days of approval of SSPP from FRA Element 6 Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair – Programs, plans, and procedures already in place that follow all federal guidelines Element 7 Rules and Procedures – Programs, plans, and procedures already in place that follow all federal guidelines Element 8 Employee and Contractor SSPP Training – Will be completed within 36 months of approval of SSPP from FRA. This will be continued throughout life of Silver.

[Audio] Element 9 Emergency Preparedness Response – Programs, plans, and procedures in place that follow all federal guidelines Element 10 Work Place Safety – Programs, plans, and procedures in place that follow all federal guidelines Element 11 Public Outreach Program – Programs, plans, and procedures in place. Public Outreach Program will continue to be enhanced with the implementation of the SSPP and the goals that are set. Element 12 Accident and Incident Reporting and Investigating - Programs, plans, and procedures in place that follow all federal guidelines. Element 13 Safety Data - Programs, plans, and procedures in place that follow all federal guidelines. Element 14 Contract Procurement – Programs, plans, and procedures in place that follow all federal guidelines. Element 15 Risk Based Hazard Management Program – Programs, plans, and procedures in place that follow all federal guidelines. This will continue to be enhanced with the implementation of the SSPP and the goals that are set..

[Audio] Element 16 Risk Based Hazard Analysis - Programs, plans, and procedures in place that follow all federal guidelines. This will continue to be enhanced with the implementation of the SSPP and the goals that are set. Element 17 Technology Analysis - Programs, plans, and procedures in place that follow all federal guidelines. This will continue to be enhanced with the implementation of the SSPP and the goals that are set. Element 18 Safety Assurance - Programs, plans, and procedures in place that follow all federal guidelines. This will continue to be enhanced with the implementation of the SSPP and the goals that are set. Element 19 Safety Culture - Programs, plans, and procedures in place that follow all federal guidelines. This will continue to be enhanced with the implementation of the SSPP and the goals that are set. Element 20 Internal Assessment – Will be completed within 36 months of approval of SSPP from FRA..

[Audio] The heart of the system safety program. Establish a proactive program for identifying potential hazards and related risks at all levels of the organization before a hazard leads to an incident/accident. Establish an environment of continuous improvement, never being satisfied, looking for opportunities to improve safety. Ensure Risk Based Hazard Management Program teams are fully implemented..

[Audio] Process used to make decisions relative to the recommendations. Continuous Safety Improvement. Regular reviews of the hazard analysis worksheets. Hazard analysis is not a one-time activity – it is a living process. Maintaining Records..

[Audio] Hazard Analysis will be conducted in the following areas: Operating rules and practices. Infrastructure and equipment. Employee levels and schedules. Management structure. Employee training. New technology. Other safety critical aspects of the Silver Line's system..

[Audio] Refresher Training will include the System Safety Program Plan on an annual basis..

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