FRA Form 6180.78 Notice to Railroad Employee Involved in Rail Equipment Accident / Incident Attributed to Employee Human Factor

What Is FRA Form 6180.78?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Railroad Administration on August 1, 2010 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is FRA Form 6180.78?
A: FRA Form 6180.78 is a notice to a railroad employee involved in a rail equipment accident/incident attributed to employee human factor.

Q: What is the purpose of FRA Form 6180.78?
A: The purpose of FRA Form 6180.78 is to provide notification to a railroad employee involved in a rail equipment accident/incident that has been attributed to the employee's human factor.

Q: What is a rail equipment accident/incident?
A: A rail equipment accident/incident refers to any event involving railroad equipment (trains, locomotives, cars) that has caused or could have caused damage, injury, or death.

Q: What is meant by 'employee human factor'?
A: Employee human factor refers to the actions or behaviors of a railroad employee that contributed to a rail equipment accident/incident.

Q: What information does FRA Form 6180.78 provide?
A: FRA Form 6180.78 provides information about the rail equipment accident/incident, its cause, the employee's involvement, and any required action or investigation.

Q: Who receives FRA Form 6180.78?
A: FRA Form 6180.78 is sent to the railroad employee involved in the accident/incident, as well as their supervisor and other relevant parties.

Q: Is FRA Form 6180.78 a legal document?
A: No, FRA Form 6180.78 is not a legal document, but it serves as an official notification and record of the accident/incident attributed to employee human factor.