Beyond the Tracks: Total Site Safety

When most people think of rail safety, they picture the tracks themselves — alignment, wear, FRA compliance. But at Axiom, we know that true safety goes beyond the rails. It’s about every factor that shapes your site’s environment and your crew’s daily work.

Safety is More Than Steel and Wood

While track inspections are critical, accidents often occur because of overlooked risks around the tracks, not on them. Some areas that deserve equal attention:

Crossings & Signage: Clear visibility, reflective materials, and proper maintenance can be the difference between safety and disaster.

Lighting: Poorly lit yards or inspection areas increase the chance of accidents, especially for night crews

PPE Usage: Even the best training fails without consistent use of personal protective equipment.

Vehicle Interactions: Trucks, forklifts, and rail equipment share space, managing that traffic flow is essential.

Crew Training & Procedures: Safety culture thrives when training is ongoing, practical, and reinforced.

Why it Matters

Rail clients are under constant pressure to comply with the FRA, but compliance alone doesn’t always protect crews. By looking at the whole safety picture companies can reduce risks, protect employees, and strengthen their reputation for reliability.

Axiom’s Approach

Our mission goes beyond compliance. We partner with clients to identify risks across the entire site, not just on the rail.

Rail safety is a system, and every piece of that system matters. Axiom is here to help you strengthen every link in the chain.