The US National Transportation Safety Board published an updated list of the safety recommendations associated with the agency’s 2019 – 2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements, following the recent closure of eight safety recommendations.
The NTSB announced the 2019 – 2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements on 4 February 2019, in which the agency detailed 267 open safety recommendations that if implemented, can help prevent accidents, and the injuries and fatalities caused by those accidents.
The ten transportation safety improvements as announced in February were the following:
- Eliminate Distractions;
- End Alcohol and Other Drug Impairment;
- Ensure the Safe Shipment of Hazardous Materials;
- Fully Implement Positive Train Control;
- Implement a Comprehensive Strategy to Reduce Speeding-Related Crashes;
- Improve the Safety of Part 135 Aircraft Flight Operations;
- Increase Implementation of Collision Avoidance Systems in All New Highway Vehicles;
- Reduce Fatigue-Related Accidents;
- Require Medical Fitness – Screen for and Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea;
- Strengthen Occupant Protection.
Safety recommendation M-16-028, which was closed with a status of exceeds recommended action, was issued to the Passenger Vessel Association, calling for notification to the operators of amphibious passenger vehicles of:
- the importance of the lessons learned from two amphibious passenger vehicle crashes,
- completion of proper maintenance and service,
- use of pre-trip safety orientation for passengers regarding seat belt use,
- reducing driver distraction by having a tour guide conduct tours,
- complying with US Coast Guard guidance and
- managing the risk of operating amphibious passenger vehicles.
