Drivers and pedestrians need to be aware of the various signs and devices so they can look, listen, and live.
A guide to railway warning signs and devices with safety tips for vehicle operators and pedestrians. More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca
Raj’s Safe Driving School has well respected name and reputation by providing professional driving lesson with excellent customer service, honest, friendliness, patience with high percentage of licence test pass rate.
9 Essentials For Sharing The Road Safely With Trucks BisonTransport1
Bison Transport has earned the reputation of being North America’s Safest Fleet. With much safe driving knowledge to share, Bison created a course called “Let’s Bring Safety Home". This course has been delivered to over 300 of our non-driving staff and their families. It was specifically designed to educate novice and non-truck drivers on how to share the road safely with trucks.
In order to also help others, we have adapted some tips from the course that can be seen here. The “9 Essentials Of Sharing The Road Safely With Trucks” is ideal to share with anyone you love, including “soon to be” drivers and anyone else interested in being a safer and more courteous driver.
To reduce vehicle-train collisions nationwide by bringing this video and safety material to newly-licensed drivers.
A training program (video available) and support materials for driver instructors, students, newly-licensed drivers, and a quiz for everyone. More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca
Raj’s Safe Driving School has well respected name and reputation by providing professional driving lesson with excellent customer service, honest, friendliness, patience with high percentage of licence test pass rate.
9 Essentials For Sharing The Road Safely With Trucks BisonTransport1
Bison Transport has earned the reputation of being North America’s Safest Fleet. With much safe driving knowledge to share, Bison created a course called “Let’s Bring Safety Home". This course has been delivered to over 300 of our non-driving staff and their families. It was specifically designed to educate novice and non-truck drivers on how to share the road safely with trucks.
In order to also help others, we have adapted some tips from the course that can be seen here. The “9 Essentials Of Sharing The Road Safely With Trucks” is ideal to share with anyone you love, including “soon to be” drivers and anyone else interested in being a safer and more courteous driver.
To reduce vehicle-train collisions nationwide by bringing this video and safety material to newly-licensed drivers.
A training program (video available) and support materials for driver instructors, students, newly-licensed drivers, and a quiz for everyone. More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca
Pass the California DMV's Driver Performance Evaluation 4 20 09rockkendall
Pass the California DMV's Driving Performance Evaluation...
by understanding why others failed
by Rock O. Kendall, Attorney and Driver Safety Instructor www.dmv-law.com
The information contained in this program increases driver awareness of potential dangers at highway/railway crossings. It also teaches procedures to follow at such crossings to ensure the safety of their passengers and themselves. A training program (video available) and support materials for school bus driving instructors, students, and a quiz for everyone. More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca
To reduce vehicle-train collisions nationwide by bringing this video and safety material to professional motor coach and transit drivers.
A training program (video available) and support materials for motor coach and transit driver instructors, students, and a quiz for everyone. More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca
The information contained in this program increases driver awareness of potential dangers at highway/railway crossings. It also teaches procedures to follow at such crossings to ensure the safety of their passengers and themselves.
A training program (video available) and support materials for school bus driving instructors, students, and a quiz for everyone. More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca
Traffic congestion is a cause of concern for many truck drivers. In many cases, it leads to severe anxiety issues in drivers that might significantly hamper his/her driving performance on the road.
If you are one among them, you should consider going through these safety tips. These might come in handy for you.
Sharing the road with trucks can be quite tricky, especially on highways. The massive size and weight of the trucks contribute to the fact that trucks operate differently from other vehicles. Therefore it is important to exercise certain precautions while traveling along the same road as that of a truck.
Blind spots are mostly as likely to affect truck drivers in a stationary position as the ones who are moving. In both cases, it is essential that you exercise enough caution behind the wheels for your own driving safety. The following safety tips can help.
To be a good driver and to drive safely, qualified training from some professional driving instructor is required. Driving lessons Sunderland instructors give you the best training in their best cars.http://billplant.co.uk/driving_lessons_sunderland.php
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Whether you have been driving for ten years or fifty, it is a good idea to brush up the road rules for safety. There are many highway traffic laws in Ontario that you think you know, but you may have forgotten. To learn these laws, you must visit the website.
To make emergency responders aware of the potential dangers that exist at highway/railway crossings, and the steps to ensure their own safety as well as those in their care.
Training program (video available) and support materials for emergency response instructors, students, and a quiz for everyone. More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca
Pass the California DMV's Driver Performance Evaluation 4 20 09rockkendall
Pass the California DMV's Driving Performance Evaluation...
by understanding why others failed
by Rock O. Kendall, Attorney and Driver Safety Instructor www.dmv-law.com
The information contained in this program increases driver awareness of potential dangers at highway/railway crossings. It also teaches procedures to follow at such crossings to ensure the safety of their passengers and themselves. A training program (video available) and support materials for school bus driving instructors, students, and a quiz for everyone. More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca
To reduce vehicle-train collisions nationwide by bringing this video and safety material to professional motor coach and transit drivers.
A training program (video available) and support materials for motor coach and transit driver instructors, students, and a quiz for everyone. More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca
The information contained in this program increases driver awareness of potential dangers at highway/railway crossings. It also teaches procedures to follow at such crossings to ensure the safety of their passengers and themselves.
A training program (video available) and support materials for school bus driving instructors, students, and a quiz for everyone. More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca
Traffic congestion is a cause of concern for many truck drivers. In many cases, it leads to severe anxiety issues in drivers that might significantly hamper his/her driving performance on the road.
If you are one among them, you should consider going through these safety tips. These might come in handy for you.
Sharing the road with trucks can be quite tricky, especially on highways. The massive size and weight of the trucks contribute to the fact that trucks operate differently from other vehicles. Therefore it is important to exercise certain precautions while traveling along the same road as that of a truck.
Blind spots are mostly as likely to affect truck drivers in a stationary position as the ones who are moving. In both cases, it is essential that you exercise enough caution behind the wheels for your own driving safety. The following safety tips can help.
To be a good driver and to drive safely, qualified training from some professional driving instructor is required. Driving lessons Sunderland instructors give you the best training in their best cars.http://billplant.co.uk/driving_lessons_sunderland.php
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Whether you have been driving for ten years or fifty, it is a good idea to brush up the road rules for safety. There are many highway traffic laws in Ontario that you think you know, but you may have forgotten. To learn these laws, you must visit the website.
To make emergency responders aware of the potential dangers that exist at highway/railway crossings, and the steps to ensure their own safety as well as those in their care.
Training program (video available) and support materials for emergency response instructors, students, and a quiz for everyone. More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca
The goal of this module is to reduce truck-train collisions nationwide by bringing this video and safety materials to professional truck drivers.
A training program (video available) and support materials for truck driver instructors, students, and a quiz for everyone. More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca
Road safety PPT for school, colleges and institution.
This PPT had been used for raising awareness on road safety for young generation.
This PPT was made in mind with daily raising accident of children/student.
We had done seminar on road safety for more than 4000+ students with this PPT. and still going on.....
Learning the “rules of the road” includes learning how to cross railway tracks safely on your bicycle. Cross only at an authorized crossing and take the time to look, listen, and live.
A guide to cyclists of all ages on how to stay safe around trains and railway property. More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca
Operation Lifesaver and its safety partners want you to be alert when riding your snowmobile near railway property and when crossing railway tracks. A snowmobile operator’s first responsibility must be safety – any time is train time!
A guide to snowmobile operators on how to stay safe around trains and railway property.
More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca
Road Safety-Basic Rules Of The Road Global EHS 007.pdfGlobal EHS
Road Safety-Basic Rules Of The Road
With new vehicles coming out each day and lot of new drivers behind the wheel. Road safety plays an vital role. So follow Road Safety-Basic Rules Of the Road.
It is imperative that we get back to the basics and make sure we are following the rules. Make sure everyone else we know following the rules.
No exceptions-if you area behind the wheel of a car or riding two wheeler. You have to know and follow the rules.
Rules and regulations regarding motor vehicle is more or less similar in some aspects. But it varies from country to country.
There may be similarities in some rules and regulations. But all should follow applicable rules and regulation of their residing country where they are present physically.
Here are some basic rules which shall follow in India as below. Might be some of them are same in different regions. Below details is solely for information purpose only.
Please go through authorized department for exact rules and regulation of your country.
Keep Left:
Drive as close to the left side of the road and allow all traffic going in the opposite direction to pass on the right hand side.
Turning Left:
When needing to turn onto a road on the left, stay close to the left side of the road and after making the turn continue on the left side of the road. (Do not cut across lanes from the right side of the road and then turn left).
Turning Right:
When turning onto a road on the right side, first approach the center of the road as safely as possible and then turn to the right and stay on the left side of the road.
Passing:
If there is a need to pass traffic proceeding in the same direction, always pass/overtake them on their right side. The only exception to this would be the case where a vehicle that is trying to turn to the right (and has indicated their intention to turn right) is occupying the center lane and therefore requires passing them on the left side.
Passing Prohibited:
Overtaking/passing a vehicle proceeding in the same direction is prohibited in the following scenarios:
The passing/overtaking would cause inconvenience or danger to any vehicle proceeding in any direction.
On bends/curves in the road or on hills or there are other obstructions present that prevents a clear view of the road ahead.
If the driver behind the current vehicle has already start to overtake the vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle in front has not yet give signal that he may overtake.
( Please Note: The solid lines paint on the middle of the road indicate prohibition of passing for as long as the line is a solid line- you will notice them on bridges, curves and where visibility of the road ahead is not present. Overtaking when safe to do so if line changes to a dashed line.)
When being Passed/Overtaken by another vehicle:
The driver should not speed up or do anything to prevent the other vehicle from passing.
Read Full article on :
https://globalehs.co.in/road-safety-basic-rules-of-the-road/
The demands of gravel trucks are rising high. These vehicles are potential dangers for average car drivers. The big sized lorries carrying stones and other materials cause more significant harms to the others. Don’t worry; there are reliable ways to solve the issues related to the gravel truck accidents following a standard procedure. This presentation can help.
The term road traffic safety is an indication of how safe individual users are on some particular road, or on the roads belonging to some region.
It is sharing of knowledge for education purpose for road users - By Bimal Chandra Das / Kolkata / Bokaro
Infographique de sécurité ferroviaire au Canada Opération GareautrainOperation Lifesaver
Jetez un coup d’œil à cet infographique pour plus d’information sur la sécurité ferroviaire au Canada. Ayant été créé pour la Semaine de la sensibilisation à la sécurité ferroviaire 2014, celui-ci inclut des statistiques révélatrices sur les incidents aux passages à niveau et liés à l’intrusion sur le domaine ferroviaire à travers le Canada. Pour en savoir plus, visitez : www.OperationGareautrain.ca
Check out this infographic for information about rail safety in Canada. Produced for Public-Rail Safety Week 2014, it includes eye opening stats on trespassing and highway/railway crossing incidents in Canada. For more information visit: www.operationlifesaver.ca
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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2. WARNING SIGNS AND DEVICES
Whether on foot or in a vehicle, the only place you should ever cross
railway tracks is at an authorized and properly marked crossing. Each
year, people put themselves needlessly at risk along Canada’s
railways. When you approach or cross a railway track, BE CAREFUL!
As a driver, it is your responsibility to ensure that you cross railway tracks
safely. Public highway/railway crossings are marked with sign, and may
also have mechanical or electrical warning devices. Your safety and that
of your passengers’ depends entirely on you!
Pedestrians often illegally walk along or cross the railway tracks at unau-
thorized locations. Although it may seem convenient, they are playing with
their life. Warning signs and fences are common near railway property.
They are there to alert you to possible danger. Ignoring them can have
deadly consequences.
Remember! It may take up to two kilometres for a train to stop, even
under full emergency braking. Since most highway/railway crossings do
not have automatic warning devices to warn of an approaching train, the
most important rule to remember is that trains have the right-of-way at
all crossings. Trains cannot stop quickly or swerve to avoid hitting you.
Safety starts with you!
Advance Warning Signs
These signs tell you to slow down, look and listen
because you may have to stop. There may be an advi-
sory speed tab below the advance warning sign to
show that the safe road speed is less than the posted
speed. The advance warning sign also advises the
driver of the angle at which the railway tracks cross
the road.
Pavement Markings
Pavement markings consist of an “X” and/or stop line that may be painted
on the pavement at the approach to highway/railway crossings.
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3. Crossing Signs
Crossing Signs are found at all public highway/
railway crossings. A Railway Crossing Sign (also known as a
“crossbuck”) means drivers must yield to all trains. If there is
more than one track, the sign below the Railway Crossing
Sign indicates the number of tracks.
Crossing Signs with a Stop Sign
If a stop sign has been erected at a highway/railway crossing, the
driver must stop no closer than five metres from the nearest rail.
Drivers must not proceed until they can do so safely.
Crossing Signs with Flashing Lights
and Bell
If lights and bell exist at a highway/railway crossing, the driver
must stop when the lights and bell are activated because this
means that a train is approaching. All drivers must stop at
the stop line painted on the roadway, or if none exists, must
stop no closer than five metres from the nearest rail. Do not
proceed until the lights and bell are no longer active, the
train has passed and until you can do so safely. If there is
more than one track, make sure all the tracks are clear before
crossing.
Gates
Some highway/railway crossings are equipped with gates in
addition to flashing lights and bell. Stop when the lights
and bell are activated and prior to the gates lowering across
your side of the road. Remain stopped until the gates are
fully raised and the lights stop flashing.
Train Whistle
Trains blow the whistle at most highway/railway crossings as
a safety warning. They start to whistle before the crossing
and whistle until the train fully occupies the crossing.
Special Circumstances
Watch for vehicles that must stop at highway/railway
crossings. Be prepared to stop when you are following buses
or trucks that may be required, either by law or company
policy, to stop.
You can help prevent collisions. Learn and pass-on these key
safety tips.
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4. You can help prevent collisions.
Learn and pass-on these key safety tips:
SAFETY TIPS FOR VEHICLE OPERATORS
AT HIGHWAY/RAILWAY CROSSINGS
● Expect a train on any track at any time. Any time is train time; so be
cautious any time of the day or night.
● Never get trapped on a highway/railway crossing. Wait on the
approach until you are sure you can clear the crossing completely.
● Watch out for a second train. When the last car of a train passes
the highway/railway crossing, do not proceed until you are sure
that there is no train coming on another track, in the same or opposite
direction.
● Never drive around the gates. If the gate is down, or in the process of
being raised or lowered, do not cross the tracks.
● Never race a train to the crossing because even in a tie, you lose!
● If your vehicle stalls on a crossing, get all the occupants out of the
vehicle and away from the track immediately. Move quickly to a point
at least 30 metres away from the track and the vehicle. This will
reduce the chances of being struck by flying debris if the train hits the
stalled vehicle.
● If possible, attempt to contact the appropriate authorities when
a condition occurs at a highway/railway crossing that may be
dangerous to highway or rail traffic. Many railway companies post
emergency numbers prominently at crossings. If this is not the case,
report the unsafe condition to local police. Always ensure that you,
and all any others in the area, are safely away from the danger first!
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5. ● Half of all night time highway/railway crossing collisions involve
vehicles hitting the side of a train. During poor weather or night time
conditions, be especially alert for Advance Warning and Railway
Crossing Signs. You should be able to stop within the distance
illuminated by your headlights.
● Never shift gears on a highway/railway crossing. If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, shift down before the crossing.
● If you see a train approaching, be prepared to stop. Most motorists
seriously misjudge the speed of trains, commonly believing that
they are travelling much more slowly than they actually are or incorrectly
assuming that the train must slow down at highway/railway
crossings. If you have any doubt, stop and wait for the train to pass.
● Never park your vehicle within 15 metres of a highway/railway
crossing. Doing so, may block another driver's view of Advance
Warning Signs, Railway Crossing Signs, electronic or mechanical signals
and approaching trains.
● Do not pass while approaching a highway/railway crossing.
● On private roads, crossings may not be marked, or may be marked by
non-standard signs. Be Alert!
● Never make a U-turn in the vicinity of a highway/railway crossing.
● Two-wheeled vehicles must slow down for highway/railway crossings.
Railway tracks are extremely slippery and the potential exists for
a wheel to get caught in the crossing. Always attempt to cross at a
minimum angle of 45 degrees. Stay in your own lane and be aware
that the traffic behind you may not have to slow down as much as you do.
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6. SAFETY TIPS FOR PEDESTRIANS OR
USERS OF WHEELED MOBILITY DEVICES
● Pedestrians must obey crossing laws just as drivers do and must yield
the right-of-way at highway/railway crossings. Whether on foot or in
a vehicle, the only place you should ever cross railway tracks is at an
authorized and properly marked crossing.
● Never try to beat a train to a crossing or cross the tracks in front of a
train. Trains cannot stop quickly or swerve to avoid hitting you. As
you approach the crossing, stop no closer than five metres from the
nearest rail of the railway track and look both ways along the railway
track for an oncoming train. If a train is approaching, wait for the
train to pass. Before you proceed, make sure that another train is not
approaching the crossing on another track in the same or opposite
direction.
● When crossing a track, do not step on the rail. It is a smooth metal
surface and you could easily slip. Always step across each rail to
where the footing is more stable. Watch for loose rock and debris.
● Never trespass on railway property. It can be deadly. All railway tracks,
bridges and tunnels, yards and equipment, are strictly off limits to
unauthorized individuals. Trespassers are subject to arrest and fines.
● Never throw objects at trains. You may injure the passengers or crew
on board. There is also the danger that objects thrown at a train will
bounce off and come flying back, injuring anyone else nearby.
● Never place objects on the tracks. It is not only illegal but also dangerous.
Trains can derail, causing death and serious injury.
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7. ● Never try to climb through or under a train that is stopped at a crossing.
Trains can move suddenly and without warning.
● Parents and caregivers need to teach children where and how to
cross railway tracks safely. Identify authorized crossings, underpasses or
overpasses in your neighbourhood for children to use. Teach children
that the safety rules for a railway crossing are similar to those for crossing
the street. Stop no closer than five metres from the nearest rail of the
railway track, look both ways and listen for an approaching train.
Children should never run across the tracks. Remember … a train cannot
stop quickly or swerve to avoid hitting someone.
● Wheelchair users, people pushing strollers, children on sidewalk
bicycles and others using items with small or swivel wheels must use
extra caution at railway crossings. Small wheels can get stuck in the
groove designed for the railway train’s wheels. This groove is called
the flange-way. If possible, items with small or swivel wheels should
be lifted across the flange-way; if this is not possible, they should
cross only at a 90˚ angle.
● Do not use any audio device, such as a portable radio, CD player
or cellular phone, as you approach a crossing. It will interfere with
your ability to hear an approaching train. Take the time to Stop, Look
and Listen.
A WORD FROM OPERATION LIFESAVER
Operation Lifesaver urges you to learn lifelong, lifesaving habits around
highway/railway crossings, and to stay away from railway rights-of-way.
After you study this brochure, pass it along to family members and
friends.
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8. Contact Operation Lifesaver or your provincial safety council/league to
schedule a free highway/railway safety presentation. Certified Presenters
are available to speak to students in schools and driver training classes,
youth and community groups, company safety programs and the general
public. In addition, specialized presentations are available for educators,
emergency responders, professional drivers and recreational groups.
Please also consider joining the many volunteers across the country
trained to deliver Operation Lifesaver's safety message. For more infor-
mation on how you can become an Operation Lifesaver Presenter, call
Operation Lifesaver or your provincial safety council/league.
OPERATION LIFESAVER
99 Bank Street, Suite 1401
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6B9
Tel.: 613-564-8100
Fax: 613-567-6726
E-mail:admin@operationlifesaver.ca
www.operationlifesaver.ca
Statistics
Statistical information on highway/railway crossing and trespassing
incidents can be obtained from the Transportation Safety Board website at:
www.tsb.gc.ca
General Information
Other rail safety information can be found
on the following websites:
Transport Canada: www.tc.gc.ca/railway
Direction 2006: www.direction2006.com
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