Here's something to think about when switching cars. For us in the simulator we don't have to worry about being struck by loose cars, squished by couplers, or run over by mainline trains.
Sadly these accidents happen even to the seasoned vetran conductors and roadhogs. These accidents are fatal or cause severe injuries and loss of limb. Many of them are attributed to carelessness, and in my opinion getting too comfortable with the job. In other words, stay on guard at all times.
http://www.utu.org/worksite/safety/sofa.htm
Click on the individual links (PDF reader required). Read the statistics and then read the descriptions of the accidents.
John
Sadly these accidents happen even to the seasoned vetran conductors and roadhogs. These accidents are fatal or cause severe injuries and loss of limb. Many of them are attributed to carelessness, and in my opinion getting too comfortable with the job. In other words, stay on guard at all times.
http://www.utu.org/worksite/safety/sofa.htm
Click on the individual links (PDF reader required). Read the statistics and then read the descriptions of the accidents.
John