OSHA Investigating Fatal Train Collision with Public Works Snowplow
- A Bartlett Public Works employee died after a Metra train struck the small snowplow he was operating near the Bartlett station on January 26, 2026.
- The collision occurred at the intersection of Oak and Railroad avenues during routine snow removal.
- Following the incident, OSHA and federal transportation officials initiated investigations into safety protocols at the crossing.
- Authorities are examining potential factors like visibility issues and environmental noise that may have contributed to the accident.
NIOSH Issues Strategies to Manage High-Tech Workplace Safety Risks
- New NIOSH guidance provides a framework for employers to manage safety risks as artificial intelligence enters the workplace.
- The agency advises treating AI as a factor that modifies existing hazards rather than a separate category, allowing firms to adapt current control practices.
- The guidance specifically warns of psychosocial risks, including increased stress and cognitive load from AI monitoring.
- NIOSH recommends proactive assessments to mitigate these software-driven occupational threats.
How Yard Management Systems Are Slashing Ground-Level Injuries
- YMX Logistics is addressing high injury rates in yard operations by transitioning from traditional shunting to advanced yard management systems.
- These technological solutions reduce ground-level hazards by minimizing personnel’s physical presence among moving heavy equipment.
- The approach integrates automated workflows and real-time visibility to decrease the likelihood of collisions and struck-by accidents.
- This strategy aims to create a controlled environment prioritizing preventative safety over reactive measures.