Safety
Safety
At Universal Rail Systems, our commitment to prioritizing safety extends far beyond mere compliance with rules and regulations. We firmly believe in fostering a culture of safety that permeates every aspect of our organization. This involves instilling a mindset of unwavering vigilance and personal responsibility in each and every employee, from the executive level to the frontline workers.
We recognize that cultivating a dynamic Safety Culture is not just a goal, but a fundamental necessity for ensuring the well-being of our workforce, delivering exceptional service to our customers, and fortifying the long-term success and resilience of our organization.
Safety Culture
Universal’s Health and Safety culture comes to life through employee-led campaigns, programs, and continuous training at all levels to ensure that our employees have the necessary knowledge and resources to work safely and responsibly.
Safety Culture
- Annual Safety Summits
- Joint Health and Safety Committees
- Railway Association of Canada (RAC) Safety Steering Committee Participation
- Railway Association of Canada (RAC) Safety Culture Assessment Participants
- Weekly Safety Moments
- Annual Rail Safety Week Family Campaign
- Values in Action Employee Recognition Program
- Annual Safety Leadership Awards
Safety Management System
- Web-based integrated safety management software (DATS)
- Offline app reporting and resource support for crews
- Real-time Near Miss Reporting program
- Real-time Employee Qualification Profile Access
- Incident Response & Investigation System (IRIS) Protocol
- Systematic Cause Analysis Technique (SCAT) Root Cause Methodology
- Safety Communication Protocol (Stand Downs, Flashes, Alerts, Bulletins)
- Driver and Equipment Safety Management Program
Competency Development
- Annual Safety Orientation Program
- Track Tool Mentoring Program
- Track Protection Development program
- Switching Mentoring Program
- On-the-Job Mentoring Program
- Supervisory Development Program
- Track Inspection Training
- Certified Equipment Training
- Certified Equipment Safety Training
- Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR) Training
- Defensive Driving
- NSC Driver Training
- Policy & Procedure Training
- Safety Advisor Certification
Compliance & Monitoring
- Corporate Quality Manager
- Veriforce Supported Subcontractor Safety Management Program
- Annual National Safety Code (NSC) Audit
- Corporate Safety KPI Scorecard
- Automated Compliance Status Alerts (DATS)
- Incident Management Review Committee
- Certificate of Recognition (COR)
- ISO 45001 Ontario
- Ten Safety Laws
- Rail Safety Week
10 Safety Laws
