(The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following on January 26, 2011.)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman said on January 26 that accident investigations highlight the need for a new perspective on safety culture, record-keeping and aging infrastructure.
In a speech to the audience at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) conference, Hersman discussed investigations across all modes of transportation, highlighting several accidents that claimed the lives of dozens. She encouraged attendees to embrace lessons learned to prevent future accidents.
Hersman also emphasized the need for establishing a positive safety culture across all modes of transportation.
The complete text of Chairman Hersman’s speech may be obtained on the NTSB website.