RULES FOR THE PREVENTION OF RAILROAD ACCIDENTS
(Upon the suggestion of a high official of one of the prominent railroads of the country, a poster to be exhibited in railway passenger stations has been prepared by the Red Cross. The poster is printed in two colors (red and black) on white cardboard. A number of railways, in response to a communication from the chairman of the Central Committee, have asked for from 25 to 3,000 copies each. Over 19,000 of these posters have already been asked for by railroads).
The American Red Cross
William H. Taft
President
Robt. W. de Forest
Vice-President
Chairman of Central Committee
MAJ.-GEN. GEO. W. DAVIS
U. S. Army
CHARLES L. MAGEE
Secretary
Rules for the Prevention of Railroad Accidents
NEVER cross a railway at a grade crossing before making sure that no trains are approaching.
NEVER jump on or off cars in motion.
NEVER stand on platforms of cars in motion.
NEVER put head or other part of person out of car window.
NEVER cross in front or rear of standing or moving train without first making sure that there is no danger from some other train or cause.
NEVER disobey the cautionary rules for safety posted at stations, crossings, etc.
NEVER forget that carelessness on your part in regard to these precautions not only endangers your life, but the happiness and welfare of those most dear to you.
“Prevention of accidents and injuries by all legitimate means is a personal duty which everyone owes not to himself alone, but also to his family.”
ISSUED JANUARY 1, 1909, BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS