This 30-minute training video covers the history or hours of service laws, key terms and definitions, and real life work examples to help employees have a greater understanding of the rules that govern their work life.
A Look Back at 100 Years of Hours of Service Laws
The Federal Railroad Association (FRA) makes it a strong priority to know when employees are on the clock working on the movement or function of a train and when they are not. These regulations and time tracking fall into Hours of Service. In 1907 the government first set in writing the limitations on working significant hours on the railroad to promote better safety. The rules have been reconfigured over time as the industry has become more aware of the best practices for employees; the amendments to the law were carried out in 1969…
