General
Different people absorb the public-rail safety message in different ways. That’s why Operation Lifesaver produces such a wide array of different resource materials in different formats. Whether you learn best by reading, watching, listening, or doing, Operation Lifesaver has information in your preferred format that could save your life, or the lives of others.
Please help us in our mission to save lives and reduce injury, trespassing incidents, and property damage – use and share these resources with your friends, family, and community.
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Operation Lifesaver program brochure |
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An overview of the Operation Lifesaver program | |
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Who |
Anyone involved in safety, law enforcement, education, railways, transportation, or community associations will find relevant information in this document. | |
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Why |
Public-rail safety is important to everyone, but particularly to those who teach children, protect the public, lead community associations and clubs (like snowmobilers), or make transportation their careers. | |
| Download | PDF | 717kb | ||
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Public-rail safety guide |
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What |
A guide to railway warning signs and devices with safety tips for vehicle operators and pedestrians | |
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Who |
Anyone who crosses railway tracks on foot or in a vehicle | |
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Why |
Drivers and pedestrians need to be aware of the various signs and devices so they can look, listen, and live. | |
| Download | PDF | 492kb | ||
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Tips for parents and caregivers |
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What |
A guide to parents and caregivers on how to keep children safe around trains and railway property. | |
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Parents and caregivers, including educators and day-care workers. | |
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Children don’t know how to stay off, stay away, and stay alive until you teach them. This tip sheet will help you to introduce and reinforce the railway safety message with children of all ages. | |
| Download | PDF | 94kb | ||
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Tips for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operators |
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What |
A guide to ATV operators on how to stay safe around trains and railway property. | |
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ATV operators and parents/caregivers of ATV operators. | |
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Inexperienced riders, especially children, learn by example. What you DO when you are on your ATV may be more significant than what you SAY. Set the example for safe ATV riding! Keep the fun alive by taking the time to look, listen, and live. | |
| Download | PDF | 172kb | ||
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Tips for snowmobile operators |
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What |
A guide to snowmobile operators on how to stay safe around trains and railway property. | |
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Snowmobile operators and parents/caregivers of snowmobile operators. | |
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Operation Lifesaver and its safety partners want you to be alert when riding your snowmobile near railway property and when crossing railway tracks. A snowmobile operator’s first responsibility must be safety – any time is train time! | |
| Download | PDF | 156kb | ||
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Driver quiz |
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A quiz for drivers to test your skill and knowledge regarding highway/railway crossings. | |
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Drivers of all ages. | |
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Properly interpreting a sign, signal, or device can mean the difference between life and death. Statistics show that more than half the collisions at highway/railway crossings happen at crossings equipped with lights and bells (with or without gates). Learn to look, listen, and live. | |
| Download | PDF | 303kb | ||
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Tips for passenger and commuter rail users |
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General tips to keep you safe around passenger and commuter rail trains. | |
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Passengers and commuters. | |
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Passenger and commuter rail is an integral part of today’s society. So much so, it’s easy to forget to take basic precautions. Learn to be safe around passenger and commuter trains with these quick and easy tips. | |
| Download | PDF | 274kb | ||
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Tips for cyclists |
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A guide to cyclists of all ages on how to stay safe around trains and railway property. | |
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Cyclists and parents/caregivers of cyclists. | |
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Learning the “rules of the road” includes learning how to cross railway tracks safely on your bicycle. Cross only at an authorized crossing and take the time to look, listen, and live. | |
| Download | PDF | 164kb | ||
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Tips for rail fans |
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A guide to rail fans on how to enjoy your hobby safely. | |
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Rail fans, including photographers, videographers, or “trainspotters” | |
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Rail fans display a great interest in the overall operation of trains and locomotives; they enjoy taking pictures, making videos or just watching railway operations. Operation Lifesaver would like to remind you of certain safety tips you should adopt to enjoy your hobby fully. | |
| Download | PDF | 127kb | ||
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Public-rail safety posters |
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What |
Downloadable posters | |
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Snowmobilers, ATV operators, skiers, safety professionals, parents, educators, club and association leaders | |
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Why |
Crossing railway tracks or travelling down them is not only illegal it is remarkably dangerous. Believe it or not, a train can sneak up on you and it can take up to 18 football fields to stop. | |
| Download | PDF | 406kb | ||
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Tips for farm machinery operators |
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A guide for farm machinery operators on how to be safe around trains, crossings, and railway property. | |
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Who |
Farmers, farm workers/machinery operators, agricultural educators and professionals | |
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Operation Lifesaver and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) remind farm machinery operators to stay alert where field and farmstead access roads cross train tracks. | |
| Download | PDF | 94kb | ||
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Activity placemats for kids |
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What |
A set of eight (4 English/4 French) activity oriented placemats for kids. | |
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Parents, educators, daycare workers, children | |
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Kids can learn public-rail safety in a fun and engaging way (plus it keeps them busy at the restaurant) | |
| Download | PDF | 610kb | ||
