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Re: UP to begin installing inward-facing Cab Cams
Author: OPPRMS
Date: 08-25-2013 - 14:30
Scott Schiechl Wrote:
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> First of all I do not nor have I ever worked for a
> railroad. I have been a member of a union in
> another industry. Now a few observations on this
> thread:
> 1) It is impossible to count the number of
> accidents that would be avoided by the use of
> inward facing cab-cams. However, if an engineer
> is caught texting it is unlikely the first time
> (or the last for that matter). Disciplining him
> would deter him and others in the future.
You've answered (or contradicted) your own argument. If he's done it before, he (and others) will do it again, regardless of rules or laws.
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> First of all I do not nor have I ever worked for a
> railroad. I have been a member of a union in
> another industry. Now a few observations on this
> thread:
> 1) It is impossible to count the number of
> accidents that would be avoided by the use of
> inward facing cab-cams. However, if an engineer
> is caught texting it is unlikely the first time
> (or the last for that matter). Disciplining him
> would deter him and others in the future.
You've answered (or contradicted) your own argument. If he's done it before, he (and others) will do it again, regardless of rules or laws.
