Straight Track #107

Hoey & Farina's Forms Shanty

Bill McMahon, Hoey & Farina

As the so-called “computer mud flop” around the office, I am pleased to tell you about an exciting new area to our Web site: The HFD Online Forms Shanty.

In The Forms Shanty, you will find a collection of documents that may help you with the difficult process of managing an on-the-job injury. We have included 21 job descriptions and other forms that contain useful information. All forms and documents are free to access and download. The documents and forms are comprehensive, easy-to-access, and best of all, available right at your fingertips.

These job descriptions were developed by studies in which most of the major railroads were participants. Please keep in mind that your specific railroad may have different criteria, or may have changed its criteria since the studies were made. Call us if you have any specific concerns or need advice. 

Job Descriptions - The following can be downloaded or viewed in pdf format:

1.  Bridge and Building Carpenter-Mechanic
2.  Car Retarder Operator
3.  Carman
4.  Communications Technician
5.  Customer Service Coordinators
6.  Diesel Electrician
7.  Diesel Machinist
8.  EJ&E Brakeman, Conductor & Switchman
9.  General Office Clerk
10. Locomotive Engineer
11. Mechanical Department Laborer
12. Policeman-Patrolman
13. Railroad Clerk
14. Section Laborer
15. Sheetmetal Worker-Pipefitter
16. Signalman-Lineman
17. Trainman-Switchman
18. Transportation Clerk
19. Warehouseman-Material Handler
20. Yard Clerk
21. Yardmaster

Legal Forms For Railroaders:

1. Durable Power of Attorney
2. Emergency Response Checklist 
3. Emergency Preparation Checklist
4. Unsafe Condition/Defective Equipment Report
5. HF&D Firm Evaluation Form 
6. Knowing Your Patient, The Railroad Employee
7. Contract Transportation Complaint Form (Taxi Cabs)

The updates to the HFD Web site are a part of our larger goal of providing railroaders the most clear, balanced, useful and reliable information. This is the meaning behind our message, “You May Not Need A Lawyer, But You Do Need Legal Advice.” 

Clear and balanced information about the issues that affect you and your family is what many of you have come to expect from Hoey, Farina & Downes. We are dedicated to continue to deliver. 

More In The Pipeline

For over two years now, Straight Track – our email newsletter -- has been a forum for railroad health and safety information, as well as a place to exchange ideas about the issues affecting railroaders. We have many new projects in the pipeline --- including a online streaming informational video and CD-ROM. The video will take a look at the initial interview after a railroad worker gets injured, and it will include follow up demonstrations of the injured railroader’s visit to see the company doctor and his own personal physician. At each point along the Injured Railroader’s path, a HF&D attorney will explain in detail the process and the steps. In this way, you and your family will be better informed if you must face the difficult process involved in an on-the-job injury.

If you have any thoughts or questions regarding the upcoming release of the informational video, drop us a line at iinfo@felahfd.com. And keep a watch for its release in the coming weeks. 

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Call our office toll free at 1-888-425-1212, or drop us an email at info@felahfd.com with your name, full address, telephone number, the name of your union and the local/lodge/division number, and the name of the railroad you work on. As always, HF&D respects your privacy and will keep all provided information confidential.

We hope Straight Track and our other new & exciting projects continue to serve you and your fellow railroaders, as well as demonstrate our commitment to railroaders and their families. Thanks again for subscribing to Straight Track and stay tuned for more in 2002!

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