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IndustrySafe Releases Free OSHA Guidance Docment
IndustrySafe Releases Version 3.08
Visit us at the ASSE Expo Las Vegas, NV
TRA Releases IndustrySafe 3.06
November is Dashboard Month
IndustrySafe Version 3.04 Released
Visit us at NSC in Chicago, IL
David F. Barber, P.E., Joins TRA
Visit us at VPPPA National in Washington, D.C.
IndustrySafe Version 3.03 Released
Fall 2006 Webinar Schedule
TCRP Light Rail Grade Crossing Study
Visit us at VPPPA National in Orlando
Efficiency Testing Software
Visit us at ASSE Expo 2006 in Seattle
New GSA Contracts
Caltrain Upgrades to TransitSafe 3.0
New 49 CFR 659

IndustrySafe Releases free OSHA Guidance Document (12/08) TRA is pleased to announce a free guidance document on completing OSHA logs with IndustrySafe Safety Management Software. This easy to use guidance document highlights the key features of OSHA reporting that are available with the IndustrySafe safety software system.  The IndustrySafe OSHA Guidance Document describes the way in which IndustrySafe Safety Software handles the nuances of OSHA reporting that may occur (especially with multiple OSHA reportable injuries and multiple locations). The IndustrySafe OSHA guidance document also provides detail on the IndustrySafe calculation of Days Away Restricted Transfer (DART) and Total Case Incident (TCIR) rates. TCIR and DART rates are used by organizations to compare their injury and illness rates over time and to organizations in similar industries

If you have any questions about the IndustrySafe OSHA guidance document please contact us at industrysafe@traonline.com    

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IndustrySafe Releases 3.08 (12/08) TRA is pleased to announce the release of Version 3.08 of IndustrySafe Safety Management Software, adding enhanced features and functionality to IndustrySafe's safety data management capability. This release includes new hazards and incident dashboards, a document libarary which allows users to view and store common documents, an environmental incident form, an email blast feature, new incident work flow and updated create report pages.  If you have any questions about the IndustrySafe Version 3.08 please contact us at industrysafe@traonline.com    

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Visit TRA at the ASSE Expo in Las Vegas, NV (05/01/08) TRA will be displaying new features and functionality of IndustrySafe Safety Management Software at the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Expo June 9th-11th, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Look for us at Booth #626. Our sales team will be available to provide product demonstrations and to answer questions. Contact us at 1.800.696.9110 to schedule a meeting or personal demo.

Clare Epstein, Vice President of TRA, will also be speaking on Key Safety Performance Indicators and Safety Mangement Software at Expo Eduction Session 670 from 3:00PM-4:15Pm on Wednesday June 11, 2008.   

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TRA Releases Version 3.06 of IndustrySafe (05/01/08) Version 3.06 of IndustrySafe Safety Management Software will be released in May 2008. IndustrySafe Version 3.06 includes numerous enhanced feature functionality of the IndustrySafe product. One new feature includes the addition of different categories of workers to the incident rate reports. Select here to learn more about adding worker categories to IndustrySafe Safety Software. Other enhancements include new dashboards (incidents by shift, incidents by day of the week, claims by incident type), new reports for the home module, new hazards e-mails and more. If you have any questions about the IndustrySafe Version 3.06 please contact us at industrysafe@traonline.com.  

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November is Dashboard Month (11/01/07)  New and existing subscription clients can try out the IndustrySafe dashboard free for the month of November. The IndustrySafe dashboard module is a great tool for viewing your key safety performance indicators. For existing clients (offer applies only to existing clients who are not currently subscribing to the dashboard module) the dashboard will be automatically activiated on November 1st and deactivated on November 30th unless we hear that you would like to subscribe to the dashboard module.  If you subscribe to dashboards by Dec. 15, 2007 you will receive a 15% discount on the dashboard module. All new clients who subscribe in November will recieve the dashboard module free for the month.  Please feel free to contact us if you would like more information about our dashboard offer.  

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IndustrySafe Version 3.04 Released (9/17/07) Version 3.04 includes the following new features: Observation and Vehicle Dashboards; New Incident Notification E-mail Alert; Hazard Analysis Linking to Incidents and Safety Inspections; User Audit Logs and Trails; Non-Consecutive Missed and Restricted Day Counting; Training Certificates; Enhanced Training Statistics; "Save and Add" Inspections and Checklists; and Enhanced Help. Please feel free to contact us for a demo.  

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Visit us at National Safety Council Expo in Chicago, IL (9/17/07) TRA will be displaying new features and functionality of IndustrySafe 3.0 at the National Safety Council Congress  October 15-17, 2007 at the McCormick Place South, Chicago, Illinois.  Look for us at Booth #2045.  Our sales team will be available to provide product demonstrations and to answer questions.

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David F. Barber, P.E., Joins TRA. (7/10/07) Transportation Resource Associates (TRA) is pleased to announce that David F. Barber, P.E., has joined the firm as Vice President. Mr. Barber brings to the TRA team 36 years of engineering, safety and management experience in transportation, including 32 years specifically involving railroad and rail transit projects and programs. Most recently, Mr. Barber served as Manager of Engineering and Safety for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, where he oversaw the Rail Transit Safety Review Program. His background also includes program management and development, project engineering, inspection, evaluation, and planning. Project experience includes rail vehicles, track, signals, control systems, stations, operations, traction power, structures, tunnels and hazard management

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Visit us at VPPPA National in Washington D.C. (7/10/07) TRA will be displaying new features and functionality of IndustrySafe 3.0 at the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association (VPPPA) National Conference  August 27-29, 2007 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.  Look for us at Booth #905.  Our sales team will be available to provide product demonstrations and to answer questions.

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IndustrySafe Version 3.03 Released. (5/1/07) Version 3.03 includes several new features including new dashboards, ability to add a single employees, revised employee and facility entry and improved employee search.  Select the following link to see a presentation of the new 3.03 Dashboards. View New and Existing Dashboards.  

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Fall 2006 Webinar Schedule. (9/15/06)  TRA announces its fall webinar schedule.  TRA will be conducting weekly webinars on a variety of safety software topics including: Handheld Safety Inspections; Using Safety Software to Complete OSHA logs; Key Safety Performance Indicators; and Managing Safety Action Items. Sign-up Now.  

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TCRP Light Rail Grade Crossing Study. (9/15/06)  In July 2006, TRA was awarded a contract with iTrans of Ontario, Canada, to conduct an in-depth review of light rail safety at grade crossings. TRA will assist iTrans in evaluating what safety practices and technologies are already in place at North American Light Rail systems to enhance grade crossing safety. TRA will analyze accident data and recommend steps for light rail systems to take to make safety reporting and response more consistent.
 

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Visit us at VPPPA National in Orlando. (8/29/06)  TRA will be displaying new features and functionality of IndustrySafe 3.0 at the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association (VPPPA) National Conference  August 28-30, 2006 at the Orlando World Center Marriot.  Look for us at Booth #419.  Our sales team will be available to provide product demonstrations and to answer questions. 
 

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Efficiency Testing Software.  (7/15/06)  TRA is currently working with the Port Authority Trans Hudson to develop and implement efficiency testing software to track and analyze efficiency testing in accordance with FRA regulation 49 CFR 217.    The software utilizes the TransitSafe 3.0 easy to use web based platform.  The software will track rulebook modifications and efficiency testing results.   
 

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Visit us at ASSE Expo 2006 in Seattle.  (6/11/06)  TRA will be displaying new features and functionality of IndustrySafe 3.0 at the American Society of Safety Engineers Expo in Seattle, Washington on June 11-13, 2006 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center.  Look for us at Booth #1317.  Our sales team will be available to provide product demonstrations and to answer questions. 
 

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New GSA Contracts.  (5/11/06)  TRA has several General Service Administration (GSA) contracts that provide government agencies with additional resources to obtain TRA safety services and software.  TRA has GSA Schedule 70 for Information Technology Services and Products; GSA Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS); and GSA Logistics Worldwide. 

GSA Schedule 70: 
Contract No. GS-35F-0051R.
Period of Performance: October 22, 2004 through October 22, 2009
Number (SIN) Categories:
132-32 TERM SOFTWARE LICENSES
132-33 PERPETUAL SOFTWARE LICENSES
132-34 MAINTENANCE OF SOFTWARE
132-50 TRAINING COURSES
132-51 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

GSA MOBIS: 
Contract No. GS-10F-0242S.
Period of Performance: April 28, 2006 through April 27, 2011
Number (SIN) Categories:
874-1 CONSULTING SERVICES
874-2 FACILITATION SERVICES

GSA Logistics Worldwide: 
Contract No. GS-10F-0384R.
Period of Performance: July 7, 2005 through July 6, 2010
Number (SIN) Categories:
874-501 - SUPPLY AND VALUE CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES
874-502 - ACQUISITION LOGISTICS
874-503 - DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS SERVICES
874-507 - OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES

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Caltrain Upgrades to TransitSafe 3.0.  (11/15/05)  The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) and San Mateo Transit District (SamTrans) are  in the process of upgrading to TransitSafe 3.0.  TransitSafe 3.0 offers Caltrain and SamTrans extended features and functionality and will allow Caltrain/SamTrans to improve safety and security throughout the organization.  The upgrade to Version 3.0 begun in October of 2005 with a go live date estimated for April 2005.
 

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New 49 CFR 659.  (10/15/05)  As the deadline approaches for compliance with the revised State Safety Oversight Rule, TRA continues to work closely with its state safety and security oversight clients to update system safety & security program standards and program procedures. TRA continues to communicate its safety oversight clients, the Federal Transit  Administration, and other concerned parties to ensure full compliance with the new rules.
 

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