Basic HTML Version
Safety
/// 28
Training BNSF People
The safety of those working for BNSF or living in
communities we serve is what matters. As a leader
in railroad safety, we recognize that a safe and
secure railroad network is essential to our nation’s
future. We diligently
inspect tracks,
closely
watch weather conditions
that could impact operations and
invest in
technology
that makes our railroad safer.
BNSF employees are trained on a comprehensive
set of safety rules and recommendations,
from federal mandates and rail industry
recommendations to BNSF-specif ic safety
initiatives. BNSF’s Technical Training Center
trains employees each year on locomotive
simulators, switching operations, track
maintenance, signal systems, radio and telecomm
networks, mechanical repair of locomotive
engines and freight car and locomotive braking.
Field trainers also coach employees at various
work locations.
The extensive training of BNSF employees is the
direct result of an acute commitment to safety,
which is deeply rooted in BNSF’s culture. We
believe in empowering people to do the right thing,
seek answers, and do whatever it takes to make
our operations as safe as they can be. It is this
empowered workforce that is responsible for BNSF’s
excellent safety record.
Our
employee injury rate has
dropped 43 percent
over the past 10 years to
1.3 injuries per 200,000 employee hours. This is part
of our dedicated effort to ultimately eliminate the
loss of life and life-altering injuries on the railroad.