PPE General Guidelines Inspection Handbrakes Switches and Derails Couplers and Coupling Mounting and Dismounting Hand Signals Pedestrians/Traffic

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2 PPE General Guidelines Inspection Handbrakes Switches and Derails Couplers and Coupling Mounting and Dismounting Hand Signals Pedestrians/Traffic

3 Dangerous activity Shortcuts can result in serious injuries and fatalities Always pre-plan movements to identify potential hazards

4 Any activity that puts you within arms length of equipment can place you in a life threatening situation (red zone).

5 Establish the crew - supervisor, switchmen, helpers, etc. Conduct job briefing: Close clearances Communications Discuss hazards Work to be done

6 Hardhats Eye Protection Hearing Protection Foot Protection Gloves Reflective/High Visibility Clothing Radios (holster)

7 Trained and authorized personnel operate rail equipment (switches, track mobiles, couplers, etc.) Only move cars with presence of switchman Switchman block all vehicle crossings during rail movement

8 Maintain safe speeds Be aware of close clearances(adjacent tracks, buildings, etc.)

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10 Pre-use inspections of locomotives, track engines, track mobiles: Fluid levels Lights Fire Extinguisher Sander Brakes Controls Horn Others???

11 Routine inspections of: Switches Derails Ties Rails Safety Devices/Signage Strobes Audible Systems Close clearance/live tracks.

12 Can be applied manually or by the trains air system Proper guidelines for setting handbrakes applied when 1 or more cars are set off on a section of track: One Car = one handbrake Two Cars = Two handbrakes More than Two Cars = sufficient # need to be set

13 Communicate with engine operator Climb ladder to point even with brake wheel o Hands free o Three-point control Turn wheel until the chain is tight Climb down ladder Move to location visible to the engine operator

14 Tension on the handbrake chain Spacing of the brake pad to the wheel Always communicate the need to check handbrakes to the engine operator!

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16 Communicate with engine operator Climb ladder to point even with brake wheel Use free hand to disengage by turning wheel. Keep hands clear of spokes. Dismount using 3-point control Be careful when dismounting cars (debris, trip hazards, movement on adjacent tracks)

17 Several clues if brakes still engaged: High pitch sound Sparks Chattering Brake Pads Sliding Wheels

18 Operating Switches Communicate with engine operator Check for movement on opposing tracks Check switch points for obstructions Unlock or unlatch switch Move handle by using proper lifting techniques (be aware of snow and ice) Lock switch if required

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20 Found mainly on industry or storage tracks Used so that cars don t roll on to mainline tracks or impact hazmat cars being loaded or unloaded

21 Never move past a blue flag Blue flags only removed by those who placed them Placed on Tracks when: Maintenance is being performed. Cars are being loaded or unloaded. Out of Service cars or tracks.

22 Durable Blue in Color Rectangular At least 12 x15 Bear word Stop at least 3 in white lettering Always use with a derail

23 Prevent movement of cars: Loading/Unloading Boxcars Hazmat Loading/Unloading Cars on grade Always use with a blue flag and derails

24 Three Components Coupler Knuckle Cut Lever

25 Coupling Safe Speed is 4 mph Safe distance for walking around end of cars is at least 25 feet Crossing between uncoupled cars - minimum safe distance of 50 feet Consult your company s distance requirements

26 Position yourself outside the rails Open Knuckle Lift Cut Lever Proper draw bar adjustment (utilize proper lifting techniques) Direct movement of the engine. Radio communication between operator and switchman Report when last car reaches 1/2 the distance since the last report Communicate direction and distance Verify Couple - stretch the slack

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28 Stationary Equipment Analyze ladder Grab ladder w/both hands (hands free) Face direction of the climb Analyze the area where you will be stepping off (debris, holes, packing material, etc.) Dismount one step at a time Do not jump from equipment

29 Many major railroads do not mount moving equipment Stop to get on, stop to get off

30 May vary by facility. Hand Signals Radio Radio usage in addition to hand signals is preferred May need to use flashlight if done at night

31 Forward: Reverse: Stop Coupling

32 All vehicles and personnel must stop at crossings and look in both directions Blue flags must not be removed No vehicles parked within 8 feet of center of the tracks

33 Never step on rails, derails, switches, etc. Always look both ways prior to crossing tracks. Can sometimes be difficult to hear railcar movement. Do not walk between rails even for short distances. Never crawl, pass under or between stationary railcars.

34 Persons should not cross tracks at switch points Always be aware of the potential for movement of cars Movement can be silent or difficult to hear

35 Additionally, it would not be appropriate to use the personal protection equipment standard, 29 CFR (d), to cite exposure to fall hazards from the tops of rolling stock, unless employees are working atop stock that is positioned inside of or contiguous to a building or other structure where the installation of fall protection is feasible. In such cases, fall protection systems often can be and, in fact, are used in many facilities in the industry. Progressive Safety Services LLC All Rights Reserved 35

36 Review your facilities specifics on: Blue Flags Mounting stationary equipment PPE requirements Equipment inspections Communication methods at your facilities Hazards specific to your operation Preplanning is critical!

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