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Federal Railroad Safety Act
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Understanding the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
The following are part of the regulatory body that the FRA uses to guide    railroad operations:
Signal Inspection Act
In the Signal Inspection Act, provisions are given to the FRA to regulate   the safety of railroad signals.
Just some of the requirements regarding signals include:
Accident Reports Act
Railroad Safety Appliance Act
Sections of the RSAA
The safety features that all cars and locomotives must include:
The RSAA & Lawsuits
Locomotive Inspection Act (LIA)
Who Does LIA Protect?
Substances & LIA
FRSA FAQ
What Is FRSA?
What Laws Does the Federal Railroad Administration Use?
Are Railroad Workers Protected by the FRSA?
Maintaining Safe Work Environments
Case Results
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Content: One of such protections   is against wrongful termination of employment as well as suspension and   demotion. If an employee is treated as such by an employer, then an investigation   can take place in order to determine if the employee was acting lawfully. Under FRSA, employees are protected against dismissal if they report hazardous   conditions. For example, if you notice your employer taking part in illegal   practices and report it, you are protected in your employee status. Employees   also have a right to prompt medical attention should they become injured   or ill while working for the railroad. Other provisions under this act   include remedies for damages. This means employees are entitled to damages   in the event that they are involved in an accident. The Federal Railroad Safety Act assigns, by direction of the Secretary   of Transportation, regulatory responsibility to the FRA. The FRA has responsibility   for all areas of railroad safety and the authority required to investigate   and prosecute violations of any rail safety law. The following are part of the regulatory body that the FRA uses to guide    railroad operations: