Canadian National Railway (CN) received the lowest grade level possible on implementing safety management systems (SMS) that are designed to offset accidents and other safety hazards, according to a report released by the Standing Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities on Rail Safety in Canada.
Canadian National Railway (CN) received the lowest grade level possible on implementing safety management systems (SMS) that are designed to offset accidents and other safety hazards, according to a report released by the Standing Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities on Rail Safety in Canada.
Sparked by an increase in recent rail accidents in Canada over the last few years that, according to the Committee, have caused “serious” repercussions in terms of “human fatalities and environmental damage,” the report cited CN for several safety concerns that include failed communication between senior management and frontline workers on clearly defining management’s commitment to safety, limited training for newly hired employees and creating a “culture of fear” for workers with regard to non-punitive reporting on safety violations.