BNSF News
2009 Safety Bell Winners Named
2010-02-18
Work teams with the best safety performance for 2009 are being recognized with BNSF Safety Bell trophies.
Safety Bells are being awarded to work groups for the Best Frequency Ratio and Best Severity Ratio. Additionally, a Best Derailment Performance Bell will go to a division based on derailment statistics.
"BNSF's overall 2009 safety performance fell well short of our stated improvement goals, but I want to commend these work groups," said Mark Schulze, vice president, Safety, Training and Operations Support. "These teams have shown that large work groups can operate in a safe and productive manner. I'm encouraged by their performance and believe other groups can attain a similar level of safety in 2010."
Trophies are being awarded to the following groups:
|
Categories |
Divisions |
Shops |
Engineering |
|
Best Frequency Ratio |
Nebraska |
Galesburg |
Gulf/Texas |
|
Best Severity Ratio |
Nebraska |
Galesburg Northtown |
Nebraska |
|
Best Derailment Performance |
Chicago |
N/A |
N/A |
The bells on the trophies came from locomotives that were once in service on BNSF or a predecessor railroad. Members of BNSF's Operations leadership team will travel to congratulate winning teams. Employees on these work teams will also receive Safety Bell lapel pins in recognition of their safety achievements.
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