The message to stay safe on roads and at work is being re-vamped for the modern age, with the release of a series of YouTube videos promoting transport safety in Australia.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released the second in a series of short video message this week. The new episode details ATSB investigations of accidents related to railway maintenance work. The video gives important information for workers, commuters and railway operators about the best ways to cut down risks to all involved.

The opening instalment in the series was concerned with the recurring dangers facing pilots, particularly around low-level flying, striking power lines, fuel management and bad weather.

The short yet highly informative videos provide clear and useful advice in through anecdotes and graphics. ATSB Chief Commissioner Martin Dolan has said the series will cover rail, aviation and maritime safety issues.

The launch of the YouTube channel coincide with the announcement that the Canadian Transportation Safety Board of is coming over to conduct an independent review of the ATSB’s investigation processes, beginning with a visit by the TSB team this month. The TSB review aims to provide an independent and objective assessment of investigation methodology, as well as compare processes between Australia, Canada and international standards.

Mr Dolan said: “The review will identify best practices from both organisations that we can adopt to improve how we investigate accidents and occurrences and improve transport safety.”

A report is expected in 2014. The ATSB's YouTube channel is available here.