A new audit released by the Office of the MTA Office of Inspector General found that excessive work hours for rail employees are posing a high risk to their safety
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According to the audit released Thursday, many LIRR workers in the engineering department, specifically in the track division, are working a high number of hours, often consecutively, which can lead to excessive fatigue and increase the risk of accidents. The study looked at fatigue which can cause delayed reactions and poor decision-making among workers who are not covered by Federal Railroad Administration regulations which limit the work hours allowed for railway personnel.
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