Safety
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Introducing Union Pacific's Latest Hazmat Response Training Tool
These new training cars will help first responders and hazmat response contractors learn how to properly enter tank car housings, test for leaks, make repairs and install emergency caps.
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Tank Cars Inspected as Part of Handoff Process
When a tank car or any other rail car is added to a train on the Union Pacific network, a Union Pacific employee performs a Class 1 airbrake inspection to make sure airbrakes are properly functioning. The employee also performs a visual inspection for mechanical defects, looking for anything that would affect the running function of the rail car.
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Committed to a Safe Chemical Supply Chain: Union Pacific Maintains Industry-Best Certification
Union Pacific is proud to announce its recertification as a member of the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) – reaffirming its commitment to the safe transportation of customers’ chemical commodities leveraging industry-best safety practices.
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Creativity and Active Listening Help Kenefick Winner White Set Service Unit Safety Record
For Melissa White, zero injuries isn’t a nice-to-have or a lofty goal to aim for, it’s a realistic expectation that starts and ends with each day, and every employee.
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Three Simple Things to Teach Your Loved Ones During National Rail Safety Week, Sept. 19-25
National Rail Safety Week is the perfect time for families to sit down and stress the importance of being alert and distraction free around railroad tracks.
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Have You Had the Talk With Your Family?
Union Pacific and Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) are partnering to make rail safety part of family conversations by launching a national multilingual rail safety campaign on multiple platforms.
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Union Pacific and Safe Kids Worldwide: ‘Nothing’ Is Worth More Than Your Life
Union Pacific and nonprofit Safe Kids Worldwide teamed up to drive home an important message for families in a new rail safety video: Model rail safety, because ‘Nothing’ is worth more than your child’s life.
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Operation RedBlock Volunteers Lean In to Support Fellow Union Pacific Co-workers
For the safety of every Union Pacific team member, substance abuse can’t be a part of that equation. That’s why Operation RedBlock volunteers have been visiting crew rooms, team meetings and safety briefings for more than 40 years.
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- Kenefick Winner Vanzant Looks to Bridge Gap, Raise Safety Standard 02282022
- Union Pacific and Lone Star College Train Truck-Driving Students with Simulated Rail Crossings 02162022
- Gov. Newsom Stands with Union Pacific and Law Enforcement; Calls for Action on LA Rail Thefts 01212022
- Close Call in Louisiana Leads to Expanded Safety Campaign with Locomotive Engineer's Help 10282021
- Safe Crossings Start Here: Safe Kids Worldwide, 'Chuggington' Help Union Pacific Educate Families Nationwide 09202021
- National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: 'I Was Almost a Statistic' 09102021