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The rail industry is suffering from a mental health crisis: …

(3 days ago) WebMental health and wellbeing are finally getting recognised – but with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating the problems, the rail industry still needs to do more. At Atkins, April Welsh and Tom Buick …

https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/article/120784/mental-health-wellbeing-railway/

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Survey: more than 40 per cent of rail workers suffer from a mental

(8 days ago) WebPoor mental health, the RSSB said, also affects employers. It has a knock-on impact on costs, performance and brings potential safety issues. Despite the prevalence …

https://news.railbusinessdaily.com/survey-more-than-40-per-cent-of-rail-workers-suffer-from-a-mental-health-condition/

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Understanding the Mental Health Impacts of the COVID …

(3 days ago) WebMENTAL WELL-BEING AND RISK FACTORS. COVID-19 has significantly affected the railway industry; although this presents opportunities as well as challenges moving …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9897125/

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Mental Health Concerns and Addiction Risk of Railroad Employees

(4 days ago) WebIt’s important to note that ASD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues are strong drivers of addiction. Many people with these conditions may try …

https://www.recoveryways.com/rehab-blog/mental-health-concerns-and-addiction-risk-of-railroad-employees/

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Rail workers’ health issues are a growing safety concern

(7 days ago) WebOne FRA analysis found that of 36 on-duty deaths of railway workers in 2003, 20 were a result of medical problems, primarily heart attacks. All of the workers involved …

https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-me-adv-railroad-medical-standards-20140420-story.html

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Railroads tweak critical-incident stress plans to meet new …

(3 days ago) WebThe counselors are master's-degree-level clinicians trained in mental health, stress response and substance abuse. When a critical incident occurs on the CSX network, the …

https://www.progressiverailroading.com/federal_legislation_regulation/article/Railroads-tweak-critical-incident-stress-plans-to-meet-new-FRA-rules--44057

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The Complexities of Rail Suicide Data - Federal …

(3 days ago) WebSuicide is the second leading cause of death for 10- to 34-year-olds and in the top eight causes of death for 35- to 64-years-olds in 2019 (National Institute of Mental Health, …

https://railroads.dot.gov/sites/fra.dot.gov/files/2022-09/Complexities%20of%20Rail%20Suicide%20Data.pdf

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Supporting mental health in rail: New steps and support surveys

(7 days ago) WebDiscussed during ‘Promoting and supporting positive mental health within the rail industry’, panellists conversed over the study, which aims to create an …

https://www.railway-technology.com/features/supporting-mental-health-in-rail-new-steps-and-support-surveys/

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Understanding and providing recommendations for …

(4 days ago) WebMental health Mental health is a state of wellbeing in which an individual can realise his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and …

https://www.samaritans.org/documents/2094/Samaritans_RailMetalHealth_Report_RGB_2023_WEB_1.pdf

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Occupational Health Professionals Help Railroads …

(8 days ago) WebFalls Church, VA (November 8, 2022)-- AIHA, the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring occupational and environmental …

https://www.aiha.org/press/occupational-health-professionals-help-railroads-protect-worker-health-and-safety

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Workplace Mental Health - Union Pacific

(4 days ago) WebRecent issues of Mental Health Works have featured efforts to reduce suicides in the construction industry, one of the male-dominated industries identified in CDC’s analysis. …

https://www.workplacementalhealth.org/Case-Studies/Union-Pacific

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Railroad Workers and Addiction Treatment

(Just Now) WebIn March 2014, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced a rule that railroads in the U.S. must have in place a “critical incident stress plan” to address the mental …

https://journeypureriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/jp-guides-Railroad-Workers-and-Addiction-Treatment.pdf

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Mental health and the rail industry Stephenson Harwood - Rail

(8 days ago) WebDrawing on findings from a recent survey by the Rail Safety and Standards Board – which found that 43% of rail employee respondents met the criteria for a clinical mental health …

https://www.legal-rail.com/insight/mental-health-and-rail-industry-0

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The Railway Mental Health Charter (RMHC) - RSSB

(6 days ago) WebThe Railway Mental Health Charter (RMHC) is a framework to help promote, manage, and support workforce mental wellbeing. The rail industry workforce are exposed to unique …

https://www.rssb.co.uk/about-rssb/key-industry-topics/health-and-wellbeing/mental-wellbeing/railway-mental-health-charter-rmhc

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Sociodemographic and psychosocial risk factors of - BMC Public …

(7 days ago) WebBackground Railway suicide has profound implications for the victims and their family, and affects train drivers, railway personnel, emergency services and …

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-18120-w

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Rail Workers Face PTSD and Depression - Newsweek

(2 days ago) WebThe Other Train Accident Victims: Rail Workers Who Face PTSD and Depression. Published Feb 10, 2015 at 4:59 PM EST Updated Mar 16, 2016 at 2:15 PM …

https://www.newsweek.com/other-train-accident-victims-rail-workers-who-face-ptsd-and-depression-305999

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America’s Railroads Are in Trouble–With or Without a Strike

(5 days ago) WebAn Amtrak train is seen at Union Station in Washington, D.C. on Friday, August 19, 2022. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc— Getty Images. The potential strike …

https://time.com/6213399/railroad-strike-impact-trains/

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Occupational Health Professionals Help Railroads Protect Worker …

(Just Now) WebThe Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has specific regulations to ensure safety measures are met. However, freight rail workers may run into accidents that could …

https://industrialhygienepub.com/news-headlines/occupational-health-professionals-help-railroads-protect-worker-health-and-safety/

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How living near a railroad can harm your health - National …

(7 days ago) WebBut it’s likely that such low-level noises can contribute to difficulties with mental health, cognition, and sleep. For instance, in laboratory sleep studies, people …

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/health-risks-living-near-railroads-east-palestine-trains

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Railroad Workers and Addiction Recovery Ways

(1 days ago) WebAddiction Treatment for Railroad Workers. If you are a railroad worker and suffering with addiction and or mental health issues, Recovery Ways can help. We …

https://www.recoveryways.com/rehab-blog/railroad-workers-and-addiction/

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FRA Boosts Funding for Railroad Trespassing Enforcement and …

(4 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that it will award almost $2 million in Railroad Trespassing Enforcement …

https://railroads.dot.gov/newsroom/press-releases/fra-boosts-funding-railroad-trespassing-enforcement-and-suicide-prevention

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Man killed in Coast Starlight shooting was disabled, had mental …

(7 days ago) WebMT. SHASTA, Calif. — The man killed in a Christmas Day shooting by a police office on board Amtrak’s Coast Starlight was disabled and suffered from mental health …

https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/man-killed-in-coast-starlight-shooting-was-disabled-had-mental-health-issues/

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