BNSF takes accident prevention, preparation seriously
By Jared Wootton, General Manager, Northwest Division, BNSF
Freight rail is the backbone of the Northwest economy, and for well over a century, Burlington Northern Santa Fe has proudly and safely brought goods to and from Washington. We move the things we use every day – from the food we eat to the clothes we wear to the construction materials used to build our homes.
Safety is the foundation for our business and our operations. Nothing – absolutely nothing – is more important than operating safely through the communities we serve and the safety of our people. The heart of our safety program is our three-pronged approach: prevention, mitigation and response. Prevention is key as we believe that every accident is preventable. We are continuously investing in new technologies, our infrastructure and resources to reduce risk, making our railroad safer and more efficient.
Read more of Jared’s op-ed in the Everett Herald.
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