CULTURE & SHARP
This term describes at-risk "shortcuts" that eventually become normalized habits.
What is Procedural Drift
Per Bulletin 26-01, this is the required frequency for a manager to perform an audit.
What is Every Field Visit
This new rule mandates radio notification when entering or vacating the trackway.
What is Rule 3.71(k)?
This person's primary role is "Safe Oversight" rather than "Task Execution."
Who is the Supervisor?
developing and implementing agency-wide safety, health policies, procedures, and programs that achieve priorities, in partnership with each MTA operating agency
Who is MTA Safety
Programs offer a multi-tiered approach to workplace safety by targeting specific roles. Supervisors receive training on maintaining safe environments, mastering the Supervisors Checklist, and effective safety briefings, while managers are trained to conduct site audits. To ensure accountability. The program features personalized coaching for employees with unsatisfactory audit results, utilizing one-on-one sessions to analyze their decision-making processes and realign their habits with a safety-first culture.
What is SHARP
The total number of items/checks on the standardized Managerial Audit checklist
What is 22?
These two foundational manuals are the focus of the Positive Compliance Directive. In Bulletin 25 -46
What are the RWP Manual and the Track Access Guide (TAG)?
An individual with leadership and skills tasked with leading and planning, staffing and organising an area of jurisdiction
Who is the Manager?
Develops agency safety plans and Safety Goal Action Plans. Provides technical expertise and support in hazard analysis, environmental management, and accident investigation
Who is the Office of System Safety
Any long- standing frequent practice that is accepted and known about by both the union and management
What is “Past Practice
Job-specific meetings conducted by the supervisor to discuss safety rules, potential hazards, and safe work practices.
What is the safety briefing/ toolbox Safety talk
This DOS Bulletin provides guidelines for establishing a safe right-of-way work environment.
What is Bulletin 25- 31
This must never take precedence over the physical safety of the workforce.
What is Production?
Develop and maintain safety programs, including training and inspections. Investigate accidents, implement corrective actions, and mitigate risks
Who is the Department of Subways Safety