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LoC No.: 06032141
Title: Railroad Accidents, Their Cause and Prevention
Note: Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Railroad Accidents, Their Cause and Prevention" by R. C. Richards is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work analyzes the significant issue of railroad accidents, exploring their causes and potential prevention strategies through statistical evidence and case studies. The book aims to raise awareness about the responsibilities of employees, management, and governing bodies in ensuring the safety of passengers and railroad workers. The opening of the text sets a serious tone as it highlights the alarming statistics of railroad accidents and their toll on human life, underscoring the necessity for comprehensive understanding and corrective action. Richards emphasizes that a thorough investigation into accidents can lead to improvements in safety practices and a decrease in casualties. By presenting data from various reports and outlining the factors contributing to accidents, such as employee carelessness and insufficient safety regulations, the author advocates for greater diligence and accountability within the railroad industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Richards, R. C. (Ralph Coffin), 1855-
EBook No.: 38731
Published: Feb 1, 2012
Downloads: 69
Language: English
Subject: Railroad accidents
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 06032141
Title: Railroad Accidents, Their Cause and Prevention
Note: Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Odessa Paige Turner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "Railroad Accidents, Their Cause and Prevention" by R. C. Richards is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work analyzes the significant issue of railroad accidents, exploring their causes and potential prevention strategies through statistical evidence and case studies. The book aims to raise awareness about the responsibilities of employees, management, and governing bodies in ensuring the safety of passengers and railroad workers. The opening of the text sets a serious tone as it highlights the alarming statistics of railroad accidents and their toll on human life, underscoring the necessity for comprehensive understanding and corrective action. Richards emphasizes that a thorough investigation into accidents can lead to improvements in safety practices and a decrease in casualties. By presenting data from various reports and outlining the factors contributing to accidents, such as employee carelessness and insufficient safety regulations, the author advocates for greater diligence and accountability within the railroad industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Richards, R. C. (Ralph Coffin), 1855-
EBook No.: 38731
Published: Feb 1, 2012
Downloads: 69
Language: English
Subject: Railroad accidents
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.