FRA Risk Reduction Program 25 June 2009 FRA

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FRA Risk Reduction Program 25 June, 2009 FRA Office of Safety FRA Office of

FRA Risk Reduction Program 25 June, 2009 FRA Office of Safety FRA Office of Research and Development

What is the Risk Reduction Program (RRP)? Initiative to reduce accidents and injuries, and

What is the Risk Reduction Program (RRP)? Initiative to reduce accidents and injuries, and build strong safety culture by: n n n Identifying individual and systemic contributing factors Developing innovative methods, processes, and technologies Using upstream predictive measures

Two components to RRP n n Voluntary Regulatory

Two components to RRP n n Voluntary Regulatory

Voluntary n n Pilot projects will target operations, equipment or systems that pose a

Voluntary n n Pilot projects will target operations, equipment or systems that pose a risk to operational & personnel safety Some examples include (but not limited to): n n n Close call reporting systems Peer observation programs Management development systems Collision Hazard Analysis Track Quality Index Use of wayside equipment monitors and sensors

RRP Division Activities n Supporting Voluntary Programs: n n n Develop and implement new

RRP Division Activities n Supporting Voluntary Programs: n n n Develop and implement new pilot programs Evaluate pilot programs Conduct mathematical modeling and statistical analysis Provide data security as needed Implement Nationwide voluntary programs Conduct Training and Outreach

Regulatory n Rail Safety Improvement Act 2008, section 103 n n n RRs must

Regulatory n Rail Safety Improvement Act 2008, section 103 n n n RRs must develop risk reduction program and submit Plans must include fatigue management, technology implementation, and PTC ANPRM is being drafted for comment Applies to Class I, Amtrak, Commuters, and others with inadequate safety record Other RRs may participate

RRP Division Activities n Supporting Regulatory Efforts n n n Develop Regulation Implement Regulation

RRP Division Activities n Supporting Regulatory Efforts n n n Develop Regulation Implement Regulation Audit Railroad Compliance with Regulation Evaluate Waivers Training and Outreach

What have we done so far? n n n Developed communication and process products

What have we done so far? n n n Developed communication and process products Drafting ANPRM Examining current FRA activities that have non-regulatory components Voluntary Projects Preparing BAA for FY 10

What’s next? n n n Conduct stakeholder meetings in conjunction with ANPRM Conduct workshop

What’s next? n n n Conduct stakeholder meetings in conjunction with ANPRM Conduct workshop to explore FRA role in supporting risk reduction (Sept 09) Publish BAA in FY 2010 Continue to build RRP staff Continue with implementation and evaluation of existing pilots

Questions? ? http: //www. fra. dot. gov/ Link to RRP is under “Current Events”

Questions? ? http: //www. fra. dot. gov/ Link to RRP is under “Current Events” section 10

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