Metro-North says it has implemented several changes after an Occupational Safety and Health Administration ruling for a 2011 incident in efforts to prevent retaliation against employees reporting violations.
"Since then, Metro-North has made considerable strides to create and promote a safety culture that encourages employees to report safety concerns and injuries without fear of retaliation," Metro-North said in a statement.
Metro-North is establishing a "confidential close call reporting system" to ensure employees aren't afraid of reporting safety issues. The railway is now also "requiring supervisor instruction in safety training that emphasizes the importance of the anti-retaliation protections" for employees under the Federal Rail Safety Act, according to Metro-North.
"The Metro-North of today has zero tolerance for discipline targeted against those reporting safety violations or injuries, and is expanding training for workers and supervisors on safety requirements and adherence to critical safety rules," Metro-North said in a statement.
