02215cam a22003133u 4500 38731 UtSlPG 20260610133903.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06032141 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HE Richards, R. C. (Ralph Coffin), 1855- Railroad Accidents, Their Cause and Prevention Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-02-01 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.) "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.) Original publication data not identified Railroad accidents https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38731 79570 79570