Federal Railroad Administration Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) 49 CFR Part 214 Subpart C and Railroad Communications 220.11 RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 1
Presentation Notes This presentation is intended to provide guidance in broad terms. It is not intended to serve as a complete explanation of the regulations or as a substitute for application of the regulations to specific facts. Each section shown in this presentation are brief summaries of the regulation text. User must consult the complete regulation documentation when necessary. This presentation does not provide any information about specific procedures on any railroad nor may it be used to qualify any person. Roadway workers are required to be trained and/or qualified on the specific rules and procedures of each railroad that they are to perform work as defined by this regulation. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 2
Fouling a Track FOULING A TRACK - the placement of an individual or an item of equipment in such proximity to a track that the individual or equipment could be struck by a moving train or on-track equipment, or in any case is within four feet of the field side of the near running rail. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 3
On-Track Safety On-Track Safety - a state of freedom from the danger of being struck by a moving train or other railroad equipment, provided by operating and safety rules that govern track occupancy by personnel, trains and ontrack equipment. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 4
On-Track Safety Hierarchy Track Type Hierarchy Type OTS Non-Controlled Inaccessible Track (327) Controlled Foul Time (323) Flagmen (321 a 2) Exclusive Track Occupancy (321) Authority (321 a 1) Train Coordination (325) Local Signal Control (321 a 3)l Stop Movements (Working Limits) Non-Controlled or Controlled Train Approach Warning (329) Individual Train Detection (337) Depart on Approach RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 5
214.303 Railroad On-Track Safety Programs Generally (a) Each railroad shall adopt and implement a program to provide protection to roadway workers. (b) Each railroad s program shall include monitoring procedures. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 6
214.309 On-Track Safety Program Documents Rules and procedures shall be maintained together in one manual and be readily available to all roadway workers. Each roadway worker in charge and lone worker shall be provided and maintain a copy of the program. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 7
Employer EMPLOYER - a railroad, or a contractor to a railroad, that directly engages or compensates individuals to perform any of the duties defined in this part. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 8
214.311 Responsibility of Employers (a) Responsible for understanding and compliance by its employees. (b) Shall guarantee that each employee has the right to challenge safety procedures and remain clear of the track(s) until challenge is resolved. (c) Shall have a written procedure to achieve a resolution to challenges. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 9
Employee EMPLOYEE - means an individual who is engaged or compensated by a railroad or a contractor to a railroad to perform any of the duties defined in this part. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 10
Roadway Worker ROADWAY WORKER - any Employee of a railroad, or of a contractor to a railroad, whose duties include inspection, construction, maintenance or repair of railroad track, bridges, roadway, signal and communication systems, electric traction systems, roadway facilities or Roadway Maintenance Machines on or near track or with the potential of fouling a track, and Flagman and Watchmen/Lookouts defined in this part. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 11
Roadway Work Group/Lone Worker ROADWAY WORK GROUP - two or more Roadway Workers organized to work together on a common task. LONE WORKER - an individual Roadway Worker who is not being afforded On-Track Safety by another Roadway Worker, who is not a member of a Roadway Work Group, and who is not engaged in a common task with another Roadway Worker. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 12
214.313 Responsibility of Individual Roadway Workers (a) Follow the railroad s On-Track Safety rules. (b) Shall not foul track except when necessary for the performance of duty. (c) Responsible to ascertain that On-Track Safety is being provided before fouling. (d) Notify employer of improper On-Track Safety. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 13
214.315 Supervision and Communication (Continued) (d) The roadway worker in charge shall indicate the On-Track Safety and inform workers of changes. When not informed of changes in advance, they shall clear the track. (e) Lone workers shall have an On-Track Safety briefing with a supervisor or another designated employee. When communication is disabled, the briefing shall be conducted as soon as possible. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 14
214.317 On-Track Safety Procedures Generally Each Employer shall provide On-Track Safety for roadway workers by adopting a program that contains the specific procedures that comply with the provisions of sections 214.319 through 214.337. Note - This regulation does not affect Roadway Maintenance Machine movements that are conducted under the authority of a Train Dispatcher, a Control Operator, or the operating rules of the railroad [214.301(C)]. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 15
Controlled/Non-Controlled Track CONTROLLED TRACK - track upon which the railroad s operating rules require that all movements of trains must be authorized by a Train Dispatcher or Control Operator. NON-CONTROLLED TRACK - track upon which trains are permitted by railroad rule or special instruction to move without receiving authorization from a Train Dispatcher or Control Operator. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 16
Train Dispatcher/Control Operator TRAIN DISPATCHER - the railroad Employee assigned to control and issue orders governing the movement of trains on a specific segment of railroad track in accordance with the operating rules of the railroad that apply to that segment of track. CONTROL OPERATOR - the railroad Employee in charge of a remotely controlled switch or derail, an interlocking, or a controlled point, or a segment of Controlled Track. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 17
214.315 Supervision and Communication (a) (b) (c) When assigned duties to foul a track, employer shall provide an On-Track Safety briefing. Each briefing will be deemed complete only when each roadway worker has acknowledged and understood the briefing. Each roadway work group shall have a designated person to provide On-Track Safety. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 18
Controlled Track Working Limits WORKING LIMITS - a segment of track with defined boundaries established in accordance with this rule upon which trains and engines may move only as authorized by the roadway worker in charge having control over that defined segment of track. Working Limits may be established through - 214.321 Exclusive Track Occupancy, 214.323 Foul Time, 214.325 Train Coordination, or 214.327 Inaccessible Track. Non-Controlled Track RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 19
214.319 Working Limits Generally (a) Only a qualified roadway worker in charge shall establish or have control over Working Limits. (b) Only one roadway worker in charge shall have control over Working Limits on any one segment of track. (c) Roadway workers shall be notified before working limits are released. Train Approach Warning shall be substituted. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 20
Exclusive Track Occupancy EXCLUSIVE TRACK OCCUPANCY (ETO) - a method of establishing Working Limits on Controlled Track in which movement authority of trains and other equipment is withheld by the Train Dispatcher or Control Operator, or restricted by Flagman, as prescribed in 214.321(Exclusive Track Occupancy). RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 21
Flagman FLAGMAN - when used in relation to Roadway Worker safety, means an Employee designated by the railroad to direct or restrict the movement of trains past a point on a track to provide On-Track Safety for Roadway Workers, while engaged solely in performing that function. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 22
214.321 Exclusive Track Occupancy (a) The track within Working Limits shall be placed under the control of one roadway worker in charge by one of the following: RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 23
214.321 Exclusive Track Occupancy 321(c)(1) Authority/Flagman Authority (Smith) Smith MP11 Authority issued to Smith from MP 11 to MP 20 MP 20 Train informed working limits in effect MP20 to MP11. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 24
214.321 Exclusive Track Occupancy 321(c)(2) Stop Signal CP 10 Authority (Smith) Smith CP 30 Dispatcher holds train at stop signal RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 25
214.321 Exclusive Track Occupancy 321(c)(3) Station Signs Smith with authority between Snikle and Boro Train with movement authority Land to Alpha with instructions Working Limits in effect between Boro and Snikle Alpha Snikle Boro Land Working Limits RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 26
214.321 Exclusive Track Occupancy 321(c)(4) Milepost Train with movement authority Land to Alpha with instructions Working Limits in effect between MP10 and MP11 Alpha Smith with authority between MP11 and MP 10 MP11 MP10 Land Working Limits RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 27
214.321 Exclusive Track Occupancy 321(c)(5) Clearly Identifiable Location Alpha Smith with authority Podunk E MP11.4 and Podunk W MP12.6 Train with movement authority Land to Alpha with instructions Working Limits in effect Podunk E switch MP11.4 and Podunk W switch MP12.6 Land Working Limits Podunk West Switch MP 12.6 Podunk East Switch MP 11.4 RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 28
214.321 Exclusive Track Occupancy 321(a)(2) Flagman Flagmen located with capability to withhold movements from work group Train withheld by flagman RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 29
214.321 Exclusive Track Occupancy 321.321(a)(3) Local Control Working Limits CP 10 Before fouling track, roadway worker sets all home signals to absolute stop by manipulating the system in the signal case RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 30
214.321 Exclusive Track Occupancy (Continued) (b) An authority shall be transmitted on a written or printed document or by oral communication. (1) Where authority is transmitted orally, it shall be written as received and repeated. (2) Roadway worker in charge shall maintain possession of the authority while it is in effect. (3) Train Dispatcher or Control Operator shall make a written or electronic record. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 31
Restricted Speed RESTRICTED SPEED - a speed that will permit a train or other equipment to stop within one-half the range of vision of the person operating the train or other equipment, but not exceeding 20 miles per hour, unless further restricted by the operating rules of the railroad. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 32
214.321 Exclusive Track Occupancy (Continued) (d) Movements of trains and machines within exclusive track occupancy shall be made only under the direction of the roadway worker in charge. Such movements shall be restricted speed unless a higher speed has been specifically authorized by the roadway worker in charge. Note: Paragraph C covered in previous slides with illustrations RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 33
Foul Time FOUL TIME - a method of establishing Working Limits on Controlled Track in which a Roadway Worker is notified by the Train Dispatcher or Control Operator that no trains will operate within a specific segment of Controlled Track until the Roadway Worker In Charge reports clear of the track as prescribed by 214.323 (Foul Time). RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 34
214.323 Foul Time (a) Foul Time may be given orally or in writing after the Train Dispatcher has withheld authority of trains to move into or within the Working Limits. (b) Each roadway worker in charge to whom foul time is transmitted orally shall repeat it back to the issuing employee before it becomes effective. (c) Train Dispatcher shall not permit the movement of trains or other on-track equipment onto foul time limits until the roadway worker in charge who obtained the foul time has reported clear. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 35
214.323 Foul Time (Example) CP139 Train dispatcher withholds movements (foul time) on number 2 track between CP139 and CP149 by placing blocking devices on the controls that establish traffic into the affected track. Track 2 CP149 Track 1 A worker is directing the activities of an on-track crane on number 1 track with an exclusive track occupancy between CP139 and CP149. In order to swing the crane boom over number 2 track for a short interval, the worker requests foul time for that track. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 36
Train Coordination TRAIN COORDINATION - a method of establishing Working Limits on track which a train holds exclusive authority to move whereby the crew of that train yields that authority to a Roadway Worker. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 37
214.325 Train Coordination (a) Working Limits established by train coordination shall be within the segments of track or tracks upon which only one train holds exclusive authority to move. (b) The roadway worker in charge shall communicate with a member of the crew of the train holding the exclusive authority to move, and shall determine: RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 38
214.325 Train Coordination (Continued) (1) The train is visible to the roadway worker in charge establishing the Working Limits, (2) The train is stopped, (3) Further movements will be made only as permitted by the roadway worker in charge, and (4) The crew of the train will not give up its exclusive authority to move until the Working Limits have been released to the train crew by the roadway worker in charge. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 39
214.325 Train Coordination Example Alpha block limit MP 120 Omega block limit MP 145 Controlled main track Maintenance gang is riding with extra 2124 to clear snow from switches. Prior to working on the switch at MP 135.1, the roadway worker in charge coordinates with the train crew. Extra 2124, engine 2124, has an exclusive Track Warrant Control (TWC) authority on single main (controlled track) between Alpha and Omega and is stopped short of the switch. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 40
Inaccessible Track INACCESSIBLE TRACK - a method of establishing Working Limits on Non-Controlled track by physically preventing entry and movement of trains and equipment. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 41
214.327 Inaccessible Track (a) Working Limits on Non-Controlled track shall be established by rendering the track inaccessible to trains by one of the following features: RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 42
214.327 Inaccessible Track (Continued) (1) A Flagman with instructions and capability to stop movements - Main track Additional unannounced movements Engine 2124, working in yard with no movement authority Worker with locomotive to clearing snow from switch. Working Limits Rear of locomotive with train crew (flagman) preventing movements Flagman must have capability of withholding movements. If free rolling cars are expected, watchman would be required. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 43
Effective Securing Device EFFECTIVE SECURING DEVICE - when used in relation to a manually operated switch or derail means one which is: (a) Vandal resistant; (b) Tamper resistant; and (c) Designed to be applied, secured, uniquely tagged and removed only by the class, craft or group of employees for whom the protection is being provided. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 44
214.327 Inaccessible Track (Continued) (2) A switch or derail lined to prevent access and secured with an Effective Securing Device, Single main track Inaccessible limits End of track Hand throw switch lined with effective securing device Non-controlled yard tracks Track inspector tightening joints Maintenance gang replacing rail Car on lead ready for pick up by switcher Inaccessible limits Derail with effective securing device End of track RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 45
214.327 Inaccessible Track (Continued) (3) A discontinuity in the rail, Single main track Switch removed Adjacent track protection: Large scale work - mandatory Small scale - required if work is going to foul No rail Crew removing materials from abandoned side track Inaccessible limits End of track RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 46
214.327 Inaccessible Track (Continued) (4) Working Limits on the entrance Controlled Track obtained by the roadway worker in charge, or Alpha block limit MP 120 Omega block limit MP 145 Controlled main track Snikle yard switch MP 134.1 Roadway worker in charge has foul time on main tack on single main (controlled track) between Alpha and Omega. Maintenance gang arrives at Snikle yard and establishes inaccessible track because of the entrance controlled track working limits in the form of foul time. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 47
214.327 Inaccessible Track (Continued) (5) Remotely controlled switch aligned to prevent movement secured by the control operator - (i) (ii) (iii) Applying a blocking device; and Notifying the roadway worker in charge that protection has been provided; and The control operator shall not remove the blocking device until receiving permission from the roadway worker in charge. Hump yard lead Remote switch lined with blocking device Inaccessible limits Maintenance crew Derail with effective securing device RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 48
214.327 Inaccessible Track (Continued) (b) Trains or machines within inaccessible track shall move only under the direction of the roadway worker in charge and shall move at Restricted Speed. Main track No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 Locomotive within limits directed by roadway worker in charge to keep off No. 4 track. Inaccessible limits Switch lined with effective securing device End of tracks RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 49
214.327 Inaccessible Track (Continued) (c) No operable locomotives or on-track equipment, except those present or moving under the direction of the roadway worker in charge shall be located within inaccessible track. Main track Unmanned locomotive locked wheel chock Inaccessible limits Switch lined with effective securing device End of tracks RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 50
Train Approach Warning TRAIN APPROACH WARNING - a method of establishing On-Track Safety by warning Roadway Workers of the approach of trains in ample time for them to move to or remain in a place of safety in accordance with the requirements of this part. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 51
Watchman/Lookout WATCHMAN/LOOKOUT - an Employee who has been annually trained & qualified to provide warning to Roadway Workers of approaching trains or ontrack equipment. Watchman/Lookout shall be properly equipped to provide visual and auditory warning such as whistle, air horn, white disk, red flag, lantern, fusee. A Watchman/Lookout s sole duty is to look out for approaching trains/on-track equipment and provide at least 15 seconds warning to employees before the arrival of trains/on-track equipment. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 52
214.329 Train Approach Warning Roadway workers in a group who foul track outside of working limits shall be given warning of approaching trains in accordance with the following - (a) Warning shall be given to enable each worker to move to a place of safety not less than 15 seconds before a train passes. (b) Watchmen shall devote full attention to detecting trains and shall not be assigned any other duties. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 53
214.329 Train Approach Warning (Continued) (c) (d) (e) The means used by Watchman to communicate the approach of a train or on-track equipment shall be distinctive and clear. Every worker who depends on train approach warning shall maintain a position that will enable them to receive the warning. Watchmen shall communicate train approach warning by a means that does not require workers to be looking in a particular direction and can be detected regardless of noise or distraction of work. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 54
214.329 Train Approach Warning (Continued) (f) Watchmen shall be trained, qualified, and designated in accordance training & qualification requirements. (g) Watchmen shall be provided the necessary equipment. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 55
214.329 Train Approach Warning (Travel Table) 15 Second Travel Distance Speed (m.p.h) Distance Ft. Speed (m.p.h.) Distance Ft. 10 220 70 1540 20 440 80 1760 30 660 90 1980 40 880 100 2200 50 1100 110 2420 60 1320 120 2640 Note: clearing time must be added to the above figures RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 56
214.329 Train Approach Warning (Example) Watchman and advance watchman must be able to communicate visually and audibly. Radios to solely communicate the approach of trains is prohibited. Unobstructed view Advance watchman Small maintenance gang using train approach warning Building within 1100 obstructing view Watchman Single main track 50 MPH maximum timetable speed - work group must clear before train is 1100 Ft. from gang Unobstructed view RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 57
214.335 Roadway Work Group Safety (Continued) (b) No worker in a group shall foul a track without first being informed by the roadway worker in charge that On-Track Safety is provided. (c) Groups engaged in large scale maintenance or construction shall be provided with Train Approach Warning on Adjacent Tracks not included in Working Limits. Note Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is revising the adjacent track provisions. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 58
Individual Train Detection INDIVIDUAL TRAIN DETECTION - a procedure by which a Lone Worker acquires On-Track Safety by seeing approaching trains and leaving the track before they arrive and which may be used only under circumstances strictly defined in this part. A Lone Worker retains an absolute right to use On-Track Safety other than Individual Train Detection if they deem it necessary. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 59
Individual train detection 214.337 On-Track Safety Procedures for Lone Workers Attended required training Received job briefing [214.315(e)] Performing routine inspection/minor correction work Outside manual interlocking, CP, or remote hump Can be in a place of safety 15 sec. before train arrival No power tools or machinery within hearing range Vision and hearing not impaired Can clear track to a protected area Can maintain vigilant lookout On-Track Safety statement completed RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 60
214.337 On-Track Safety Procedures for Lone Workers Interlocking Limits Individual Train Detection not permitted 1. Train 2. 3. Individual Train Detection permitted. Unless working limits established on number 3 and 1 tracks, lone worker must clear all tracks upon approach of the train on 2 track. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 61
214.339 Audible Warning From Trains Each railroad shall require that the locomotive whistle be sounded, and the bell be rung, by trains approaching workers. Such warning shall not substitute for On-Track Safety procedures. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 62
Roadway Maintenance Machine ROADWAY MAINTENANCE MACHINE - a device powered by any means of energy other than hand power which is being used on or near railroad track for maintenance, repair, construction or inspection of track, bridges, roadway, signal, communications, or electric traction systems. Roadway maintenance machine may have road or rail wheels or may be stationary. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 63
214.341 Roadway Maintenance Machines (a) Each employer shall include the following provisions for the safety of workers who operate or work near machines - (1) Training & qualification of operators. (2) Establishment and issuance of procedures for general and specific machines. (3) Communication between operators and workers assigned to work near or on machines. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 64
214.341 Roadway Maintenance Machines (Continued) (4) Spacing between machines to prevent collisions. (5) Space between machines and workers. (6) Maximum working and travel speeds for machines dependent on weather, visibility, and stopping distances. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 65
214.341 Roadway Maintenance Machines (Continued) (b) Instructions for safe operation shall be maintained in each machine large enough to carry the instruction document. (1) No worker shall operate a machine without being trained. (2) No worker shall operate a machine without having complete knowledge of the safety procedures. (3) Workers shall be informed of the safety procedures regarding work near machines. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 66
214.341 Roadway Maintenance Machines (Continued) (c) Components of machines shall be kept clear of trains on adjacent tracks. Where operating conditions permit machines to be less than four feet from the rail of an adjacent track, the railroad shall include instructions to provide adequate clearances. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 67
Qualified QUALIFIED - a status attained by an Employee who has successfully completed any required training for, has demonstrated proficiency in, and has been authorized by the Employer to perform the duties of a particular position or function. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 68
214.343 Training & Qualification General (a) (b) (c) (d) No Employer shall assign an employee to perform roadway worker duties, and no employee shall accept such assignment, unless training has been completed. Each Employer shall provide initial or recurrent training once every calendar year. Other than Roadway Workers associated with On- Track Safety shall be trained through their craft. Employers are required to retain written or electronic records of qualifications. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 69
214.345-214.355 Training & Qualification (Summary) Type Worker Section Understand Track Function of Others Compliance Signals by Watchmen Hazards Train Detection Detection Distances ITD/Working Limits OTS of Territory Proficiency Warning of Workers Flagging Rules Working Limits Rules TAW Rules TAW Application Physical Characteristics Recorded Exam Machine Safety All Workers 345 Lone Worker 347 Watchman 349 Flagman 351 RWIC 353 Machine Operator 355 RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 70
Railroad Communications Roadway Worker Requirements ( 220.11) Required Communication Working Radio Intra-equipment communication Intra-group communication Railroads that have 400,000 or more annual employee work hours (1) MW operating between locations Without Locomotive On at least one unit, in each multiple group of MW equipment traveling together under the same movement authority must have a working radio Operators of each additional piece of equipment shall have communications capability with each other Not applicable With Locomotive Not required on MW equipment Not applicable Not applicable RWIC Work Locations Lone Worker Required (2) Required (2) Not applicable Required Not required Not required (1) This table does not apply if the work location is physically inaccessible to trains, or has no through traffic or adjacent track traffic when roadway workers are present, i.e., there are no communication equipment requirements under these circumstances. (2) When immediate access to working radio is not available, the employee responsible for on track safety or lone worker shall be equipped with a radio that can communicate with trains in the area. RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 71
Railroad Communications Roadway Worker Requirements ( 220.11) Speed Speeds greater than 25 m.p.h Railroads with fewer than 400,000 annual work hours Through traffic or adjacent track traffic Working radio or wireless required for roadway worker in charge or lone worker No through traffic or adjacent track traffic Working radio or wireless not required Track physically inaccessible Working radio or wireless not required Speeds 25 m.p.h. and less Working radio or wireless not required Working radio or wireless not required Working radio or wireless not required RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 72
On-Track Safety Life Tips 1. Is it necessary for you to foul the track? 2. Who is the roadway worker in charge? 3. What type of on-track safety (OTS) do you have on the track(s) you are fouling? 4. Is the OTS appropriate for the work that you are performing? 5. What type of OTS do you have on adjacent tracks? 6. What are the specific working limits? Otherwise, what tracks are protected by train approach warning and when clearing the track, where is the designated place of safety? Can you be clear of the track before a train is 15 seconds away from your position in the track? 7. If you are a lone worker using individual train detection, is the OTS statement completed? RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 73
On-Track Safety Life Tips 8. If you are a lone worker, do you know that you have the absolute right to use an alternate form of OTS other than individual train detection? 9. If you are using individual train detection, are you working where there is no noise or other impairments interfering with your ability to detect the approach of trains? Are you outside a manual interlocking, controlled point, or remote hump yard facility? Do you have the ability to clear to a protected area? Do you have the required sight distance to be in the clear before a train is 15 seconds away from your position in the track? Are you performing only minor repair or correction work that does not interfere with your ability to detect the approach of trains? 10. Is a copy of the railroad s OTS rules readily available? RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 74
On-Track Safety Life Tips 11. Was a briefing conducted and do you understand all aspects of your OTS and feel you are adequately protected? 12. Do you have the required OTS training or qualification to perform your duties? 13. What are the roadway maintenance machine procedures that you must know for your safety if machines are involved in the work? 14. If required, is railroad communication (Radio) available? 15. Have you been keeping alert of OTS procedures and changes throughout the entire day? 16. Did you remember to stop, look, and listen before crossing any track regardless of the OTS status of the track(s) and to expect any movements of trains and roadway maintenance machines on any track, in either direction, and at any time? RWP 2010 Federal Railroad Administration 75