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Safety Rules

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GENERAL NOTICE

Safety is the first importance in the discharge of duty.

Obedience to the rules Is essential to safety.

Willingness to obey Me rules is necessary in order to enter or remain in the service. Past practices not in conformity with the rules are unacceptable as an excuse for noncompliance.

The sewice demands the honest, intelligent, and courteous discharge of duty

A railway by its very nature has certain hazards and all employees must be constantly vigilant to avoid injury to themselves and others. The use of common sense will prevent more accidents and injuries than all the safety rules ever written. Over familiarity with your work and daily routine is often the cause of an accident. Never let your guard down.

Every employee must refrain from unsafe practices, not only as a matier of their own safety but also Tor the protection of those working with them. Furthermore, they should caution other employees observed going about their work in an unsafe manner, and point out to them the danger of injury to themselves and others. Employees are urged to receive such warnings and suggestions in the spirit In which they are given.

Employees who continue in unsafe practices to the jeopardy of themselves and others will be sublect to discipline even though their conduct violates no specific rule.

Safety and Rules have evolved from experience of many people on many railroads wer many years. This process will be continuing, and constructive suggestions to improve these rules should be submitted to officers of the Company.

30.00 SAFETY RULES

30.10 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RULE

Employees must wear Company-approved personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in designated areas, performing designated duties, or when specified by a department head. Employees entering designated areas or working near employees wearing safety equipment must also wear the required safety equipment.

An employee may wear PPE whenever, at the employee's discretion, he or she considers PPE necessary or appropriate to ensure his or her safely.

Employees whose duties are covered by 49CFR214.101, Bridge Worker Safety must wear additional protective and fall prevention gear as required by Engineering Department instructions.

30.10.1 HEARINQ PROTECTION Employees must wear approved hearing protection devices in areas designated by signs or outstanding Instructions, or as spscltied by a supervisor. Approved hearing protection devices are stock items provided by the Belt Railway.

A. Service, Repair, and Mechanical Facilities

When worklng in or around the following servlce, repair or mechanical areas, employees must wear hearing protection under the followlng conditions:

1. LoadTestlng, Sand Blasting, or Grit Blasting Areas. When working close to or within areas where load testing, sand blasting, or grit blasting equipment is in operation.

2. CarILocomotive Facilities. When working in or around mechanical facilities designated by a sign or instructions.

I 3. EXCEPTION: Employees working in offices with doors closed to these areas would not require hearing protection.

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9. Retarders in Use

Employees must wear hearing protection when working within 50 feet of master, intermediate, group, or inert retarders (releasable or non releasable) perlorming humping and trimming operations.

C. Roadway or Work Equipment I Employees must wear hearing protection when within 150 feet of operating jet blowers or pile drivers.

D. Operating Locomotives

Hearing protection must be worn on locomotives under load or in motion, except when inside the control compartment and all doors and wlndows ere dosed.

Employees must wear appropriate gloves at all times while working at glove-designated tasks and when handling materials that may injure the hands. Wearing appropriate gloves while loading timber and working with chalns pulleys, chemicals, or dispensing diesel fuel is required.

30.10.3 HARD HATS

All personnel must wear company-apprmd hard hats in designated hard hat areas. Transportation Department employees must wear hard hats when outside a locomotive on a work train.

30.10.4 EYE PROTECTION

Employees must wear company-approved eye protection in all designated areas or when Specified by a department, except when employees are in closed vehicles, lunch rooms, or office buildings.

A. Areas that Requlre Eye Protenlon

Smfety Glasses. Employees must wear spectacle-type, 100-percent safety glasses when on duty in designated areas or performing designated tasks in locomotive or car repair and servicing facilities and maintenance-of-way work sites, shops, and facilities. Employees requiring corrective lenses must wear either company-approved prescription safety glasses or coverall-type SaWW glasses. When performing procedures specified in outstanding instructions, employees must wear face shields and coverall-type safety glasses or safety glasses with side shields.

Other Glasaes. Train, engine, yard, and all other personnel must wear prescription glasses or nonprescription safety glasses.

Eye Protection in Hazardous Areas. Employees must wear eye protection when working in or near areas designated as hazardous to eyes (e.g., derailment cleanup areas and areas where wrecking crews or maintenance gangs are performing duties that may be hazardous to eyes).

Contact Lenses. Employees should not wear contact lenses when working in areas where wind, dust, and other foreign matter constitute a hazard, or when chemicals may cause a splash, mist, or vapor hazard.

0. Additional Eye Protection Requirements

1. Employees must w e face shields in m i t i on to eye goggles when performing certain designated operations, such as handling hazardous chemicals (i.e., acids and caustics) and participating in abrasive wheel grinding.

2. Employees must not face or watch electric or oxygen-fuel welding or cutting operations unless wearing approved eye pmtection.

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30.10.5 PROPER AlTIRE

Employees must wear clothing that allows them to perform their duties efficiently and safely. Clothing must not interfere with the employee's vision, hearing, and free use of hands and feet. Employees must not wear loose or ragged overalls, trousers, jackets, shirts, neckties, loose jwelry or torn clothlng while operating or working on machinery.

Employees must wear waist-length shirts, with sleeves and ankle-length pants. Wearing tank top shirts, cut* or walking shorts is prohibited.

30.10.8 APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR

Employees, other than those working exclusively in an office, must wear footwear that meets the following criteria:

1. Lace-up work boot,

2. is at least six (6) inches high,

3, has a protective toe that meets or exceeds ANSI (American National Standards Institute) requirements, the protective toe to be made of steel or non-metallic material,

4. a well defined heel - (near ninety (90) degree heel notch),

5. leather or leather-like uppers.

When employees that work exclusively in an office leave the offlce in the performance of their duties must wear protective footwear that meets the above criteria plus other required personal protective equipment (PP4.

30.10.7 HIGH VISIBILITY GEAR

All Belt Railway Company of Chicago personnel are required to wear company issued reflective high visibility gear at all times while on duty. Exceptions: when employees are in lunch roams, office buildings or other areas designated by Department Heads.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

30.11 Employees of one department whose dutles are connected with, or who at times are under the supervision of another department, must prwlde themselves with a copy of the safety rules of both departments and comply with them.

30.12 Employees are required to be alert for unsafe practices, methods, material or conditions and to lend their assistance to correct same. Any situation which t h y are unable to correct must be reported to their Immediate supervisor without delay.

30.13 It is the responsibility of all employees regardless of position or craft to maintain a clean, orderly work place and work area. Each employee is required to dispose of waste, scrap, expended or unused materials or supplies utilized or generated by his work in proper receptacles. Littering or abandoning waste or debris is prohibited. Throwing tools, materiais, debris, or any other object from cars, locomotives, cabooses, out of windows, doors or buildings or vehicles is prohibited.

30.14 All employes are required to warn children or others trespassing on Company property of the danger which their presence creates and must arranoe to notify the Police Department of their presenm.Train crew must not give out chalk, fusees, etc. to children along the right-of-way.

30.15 Avoid dangling wires, or those lying flat, as they may be charged with electricity. If necessary to lift or move a broken wire use non-conducting substances - such as a dry board. Report this condition promptly to irnmedlate supervisor..

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30.16 Steps and platforms must be kept free from ice, snow, oil, or other hazards. Where icicles are hanging from eaves of buildings, particularly over doorways, platforms, or along walks close to bullding, t h y must be reported to supervisor immediately so they may be removed.

30.17 Do not operate machinery or perform dutles not connected with your regular work unless you are qualified for and familiar with same and authorized to do so by the person in charge of the work.

30.18 Look for coal, boards, stones, rubbish, ties, rails, ballast, holes, openings, etc., m avoid tripping, slipping, falling or turning ankle. While walking, if necessary to look back, stop before doing so.

30.19 Using gasoline or kerosene or other flammable liquids to start or intensify a fire is prohibited.

30.20 Running through hallways, up or down stairs and jumping up or down from platforms, etc., is prohibited.

30.21 Refuse material must be promptly removed and placed in the containers provided and must not be burned. Wipe up oil, grease, spills, etc. Cleanliness promotes safety.

30.22 Use care while assisting in the handling of heavy or bulky articles as a sudden jerk is likely to cause the other person to lose their hold.

30.23 Employees are forbidden to 'tinker" with machinery or electrical equipment. When repairs or adjustments are required, call the proper representative.

30.24 Employees should be on the alert handling parcels or freight to avoid cuts or punctures on the hands or fingers from wire fasteners, nails, pipe and sharp edge of metal objects.

30.25 Employees are cautioned as to danger when going upon cars standing in live tracks for taking door seal records, manipulating vents or plugs, etc. They should obtain protection against cars being struck or moved and othenvise keep constant lookout.

30.26 Material should not be piled too high or in such a manner as to create unsafe conditions

30.27 Do not place nor leave projecting upturned nails, loose nails, splinters, or other similar hazards where they may cause injury to yourself or others.

30.28 Floors, aisles, passageways, stairways, platforms, ladders, scaffolds, etc., must be kept Tree from obstructions also free from holes, depressions, or slippery substances.

30.29 Make use of sand, salt, cinders, sawdust, or other suitable anti-slip material to improve the footing where necessary to walk or work on surfaces slippery from ice, oil, etc.

30.30 Do not use make-shift means such as revolving chairs, stools, boxes, or other unsafe means of reaching shelves, etc. - get a ladder.

30.31 Do not undertake to lift a greater weight than you can be certain of handling safely. When lifting, avoid awkward positions, be sure of good footing, firm grip, keep the back straight, use arm and leg muscles, and avoid use of muscles in small of back.

30.32 Open lights must not be used around places where flammable supplies or material is in use or stored.

30.33 Fires frequently cause serious personal injury. Keep offices, storerooms, attics, and basements clear of unnecessary or improper combustibles, also, correct such hazards as defective or carelessly operated heating or lighting appliances, careless smoking, etc.

30.34 Keep fire extinguishers in working condition and in a conspicuous place.

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30.35 Leaking containers of gasoline, gases, other flammable acids or explosives, must be isolated and reported for attention, displaying warning signs if necessary.

30.38 Electrical equipment, wiring, etc., may be repaired, changed, or adjusted only by employees or supervisors who are trained and authorized to do so.

30.37 Care must be exercised to avoid the use of electric extension cords or lamps in defective condition; 110 volts is often deadly.

30.38 Do not use electrical equipment having bare wires, or otherwlse defeative, nor work where exposed to contact wlth same.

30.39 Do not direct a stream of water on an electrical fire; use proper fire extinguisher (A, 6, C Type) or sand.

30.40 When working pay attention to task at hand - remain focused with a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.

30.41 Employees are prohibited from boarding or riding any car that is being handled or standing, on which a known safety appliance defect exists.

30.42 Fusees when not in use must be kept in designated rack on locomotive. Keep fusees away from open flames. Fusees showing evidence of having been water soaked or subject W water damage must not be ignited. When lighting afusee, hold end to be lighted downward and far enough away to prevent burns or fire dropping on hands, feet or clothing, and when used for hand signals, gloves must be worn. To extinguish, hold lighted end downward and away from body and strike side of fusee lightly over some object until burning portion drops Off. To extinguish a fusee, tap it gently on the top of rail or simllar object until the burning portion has fallen off. Do not submerge fusees in water. Do not discard extinguished fusees in walkways, paths, or yards.

30.43 Walking or stepping on ralls, frogs, switches, guard rails, interlocking machinery, retarders, remote control switches or conneatlons is prohibited.

30.44 Each employee shall learn the location of flre alarm boxes in their work area. Employees should know the instructions on fire extinguishers and familiarize themselves with the use of such equipment so there will be no time lost when necessary to use same. Water must not be used to extinguish fires in electrical apparatus or about elecfrlc wiring; use dry powder type or C02 extingulsher, dry sand, or earth on such fires. For extinguishing fire in burning oils, gasoline, etc., that has been spilled on ground or floor, or is In open vessels or containers, use Foam type eoctinguisher, C02 Type, dry sand, or earth. Paper, rubbish, shavings, sawdust, greasy waste, rags, and discarded clothing must not be allowed to accumulate. Drawers, locker, and cupboards must be kept clear of inflammable material, and employees using same will be held responsible for their condition. Matches must be kept In closed metal cans or boxes. Clothlng in lockers should always be hung up.

31.00 TRANSPORTATION SAFETY RULES

31.10 GEmNG ON OR OFF EQUIPMENT

31.10.1 Getting on or off mwing equipment is prohibited unless in an emergency, When getting on or off equipment, employees must:

1 . Select a location that is free of obstruction such as switches or derails or any other underfool condition that could cause tripping or stumbling,

2, be alert to avoid equipment approaching on adjacent track, close clearances or irregularities or openings in the ground,

3. get onloff on side away from adjacent track when conditions permlt,

4. do so with hands free of grips, ice, supplies, etc.

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5. face equipment while descending engine steps, you may face away when the steps permit the ball of your foot to be placed on the step; howwer, you must always be facing the locomotive when stepping down to the ground,

6. always use side ladders to get on/& equipment, never get onloff equlprnent using end ladders.

31.10.2 Ernployees must stop equipment prior to getting on or off. Employees must use side ladder, steps, or grab irons provided when getting on or off, or up and down locomotives or cars.

31.10.3 Employees must use extreme care when riding cars to a coupling. Keep control of the movement So as not to be jerked around due to excessive slack action.

31.10.4 Train or engine service employees are prohibited from ascending or descending end ladders of cars. (Exception: If car is equipped with short side ladder and high hand brake, use end ladder as necessary to reach brake platform, but only when car is standing.) Other employees whose duties require them to use end ladders may do so only when equipment is standing.

Employees must mount or dismount mupled equipment from the leading side ladder or step to avoid falling between such equipment.

31.11 RIDING EQUIPMENT When riding moving equipment:

31.11.1 Employees must not ride on moving equipment unless their duties require or they have proper authority.

When riding equipment in Commercial Avenue Yard, employees may only ride the side of a car or locomotive when the adlacent track is clear.

31.1 1.2 When riding on cars, engines, or other equipment, employees must face the direction of the movement and ride only on designated steps, ladders, or platforms. Ladders and grab irons must permit handhold at chest level. Ridlng open deck or empty flatcars is prohibited.

31.1 I .3 Do not ride on the ends of moving cars except when side clearances are too close

31.114 Do not sit, stand nor place feet on knuckles, the uncoupling lever, drawbar assembly, truckside or cushioning drawbar device. Do not sit with feet projected over the sides or ends of cars or equipment.

31 .I 1.5 Employees are prohibited from riding free wheeling cars set in motion by automatic hump system, . . QtssL

MAINTAIN LOOKOUT

31.11.6 Employees must keep a careful lookout in both directions for trains, engines, or cars on adjacent track. They also must look lor other close clearances when duties require them to extend any part of their body beyond the side of a moving or standing engine or car.

IMPAIRED CLEARANCES

31 .I I .f Employees must not ride on the outside of a car or engine that is nexr to a structure. They also must not position themselves between the structure and the moving car or engine when clearance is minimal and debris, such as snow, ice, water, grain, mud, etc., prevents the employee from clearly observing the track condition.

31 .I 1.8 EMPLOYEES MUST NOT:

Place themselves or their limbs in cars with shiftable lading or on end of car adjacent to a car whose lading can shift and cause injury.

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Ride or walk on tank car running board near dome when movement may cause contents to splash.

Ride one car while operating the uncoupling lever of another car.

31.12 CROSSING THROUGH EQUIPMENT

31.12.1 Employees must not gel on, cross through, crawl, sit, or lie under cars, regardless of whether cars are standlng or moving, unless duties require and proper protection is provided.

Employees must not stand nor place feet on knuckles, the uncoupling lever, drawbar assembly, truckside or cushioning drawbar device.

31.12.2 Employees must maintain a safe distance from equipment and not cross tracks in front of or behind standing equipment unless there is at least 10 feat between the employee and the equlprnent.

STANDING EQUlPMENT

31.12.3 Employees must maintain a safe dlstance from equipment and not cross tracks in front of or behind standing equipment unless there is at least 10 feet between the employee and the equipment. When dutles require employees to cross through a standing train or cut of cars, they must:

Choose equlpment carefully, using only cars with ends equipped with a crossover platform and hand holds.

Keep hands free of oblects.

MCEPTION: When necessary, trainmen and yardmen are permitted to cross through standing unit trains not equipped with end platforms. They must use extreme care to avoid personal Injury and be assured that equipment wlll remain statlonary by confirming with engineer that three point protection is applied or yardmaster controlling movement.

31.13 HAND BRAKES

Employees operating hand brakes must inspect the pawl, ratchet, and brake wheel for defects. Employees must have firm footing and hand hold to prevent slipping, falling, or injuries.

Employees shall:

Use side ladders to go up or down the car, never the end ladder.

Step from the side ladder to the end ladder to the brake platform, never step directly from the side ladder to the brake step, nor from the brake step to the side ladder.

Prevent bracing any part of their body against another car.

- Have a firm grasp of ladder rung or grab iron with the l d i hand. Operate the wheel with the right hand gripping in such a manner to always have your thumb on the outside of wheel rim. Never use me wheel spokes to apply or release brake.

Obtain firm footing, keep one foot on ladder rung, one foot on brake platform, and never place feet to set or release a handbrake.

- Never place stress on hand brakes at the moment when coupling impact may move the car.

- Never hold brake tension on a moving car by hand wlhout using a pawl and ratchet.

- Use caution when releasing hand brakes. Obtain help when necessary. Avoid being struck by the brake wheel when the pawl is released. Keep clothing or hand away from spinning brake wheel.

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31.13.1 Employees climbing on cars or applying hand brakes must malntain at least a three-point contact with the car. Three-point contact consists of both feet and one hand or both hands and one foot touching the car.

31.13.3 During humping operations, movement must be stopped prior to release of hand brake

31.14 QOlNG BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, FOULINGTRACK

31.14.1 When it is necessary to go between equipment for any reason, employee(s) must know that all movement has stopped, slack has adjusted and equipment is separated by at least 5Mt. Employee must know that 'Yhree (3) point protection" has been applied before breaking the plane of the rails. Engineer must provide 'Yhree (3) point protection" In the following manner:

1. Fully apply the independent brake and, if applicable, make a brake pipe reduction sufficient to hold the train or cut of cars, 2. Place the rwerse lever in neutral position, and, 3. Place the generator field switch in the off position.

NOTE: Cab must not be left unattended while 'three (3) mint prot@Xkgf is being provided.

When working in the Class Yards all crews shall have a clear understanding that they will be working under "three (3) point protection" at all times. A dlhgly the engineer wlll immediately provide "three (3) point protection" when given a stop b6 ign, either by hand sign o TzJ horo h radio communication, when locomotive is coupled to equipment or is on the same track. When 'Yhrm (3) point prwtection" is prwided the engineer will notlfy the crew member by hand sign or radio communication that 'Yhree (3) point protection" is in place. Then, and onlv the^ will the crew member be allowed to go in between equipment to make any necessary adjustments to his train, such as making air hoses or to adjust the drawbars for proper alignment. 'Three (3) point orotection" will remaln in place until the crew member gives the next command for movement. Upon receiving this cnmmand the englneer will remove "three (3) point protection" and move in directlon and distance as instructed. Thls procedure will be repeated until the track is coupled and the locomotive is cut away or the

Train is ready to move. LUsina this wrocedure wlll lessen radio traffic.)

ews r I Tracks cr are wo k na on other t h a q & o protection" until reauest Is received from the crew membar,

Employee(6) must not stand foul of track or in from of closely approaching equipment or step between moving equipment for any reason.

m: When necessary to foul equipment to determine air pressure for the performance of air brake inspections and to perform alr brake repairs that require the train brake to be released, a brake pipe reduction will not be required.

31.14.2 When it is necessary to adjust a coupler or knuckle employees must stand to one side with feet clear of knuckle or knuckle pin that may fall on their toes or feet. Before commencing the act of opening or adjusting a knuckle employees must visually inspect for the presence of a knuckle pin. Employees musrdever use feet to adjust COUplerS or knuckles.

31.14.3 If coupler is misaligned and adjustment is required; face the coupler, obtain a braced posltion with one foot slightly in front of the other and using both hands, apply controlled force adjusting to desired position. If coupler does not move you may turn around, place your back against drawbar, obtain a braced position and apply steady force or obtain help. Protect against over exerting.

31.14A Use the uncoupling lever to open knuckles when possible. If you must use hands to open the knuckle on standing equipment, stand to one side with feet clear. Make sure the knuckle pln is in place before putting your hand on the knuckle.

31.14.5 When uncoupling moving equipment, face in direction of movement and use uncoupling lever with hand nearest equipment.

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31.15 COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING AIR HOSES

31.15.1 When coupling air hose, employees must anticipate unexpected movement by placing only one foot between the gauge of the rail.

Safety TIP: Coupling air hoses is easier if, while crouched to grasp hose, you bend or kink Me hose behind the gladhand. Use the natural force of the hose trying to resume its normal position to help you as you push the gladhands down to the locked position. Remember, angle cocks vary, turn handle slowly to assure tight connection.

31 "15.2 Employees must not try to couple air hoses unless:

The equipment has stopped.

The engineer has been advlsed that employees will be between the equipment, and it is known the engineer has applled three (3) point protection,

- If conditions require, obtain help to assure adequate coupling.

31.15.3 When necessary to uncouple charged air hoses by hand, use the following procedure:

- Close both angle cocks, Crossover equipment to close the angle cock on the oppasite side. Do not reach across couplers.

Place only one foot into the gauge. Bend at the knees, keeping your back straight. Securely grip each hose near the glad hands. Do not grasp the glad hands.

. Slowly raise the hose joint until air pressure is depleted, then continue raising the joint until it separates.Turn your head away as the air exhausts to avold flying particles.

31.15.4 When uncoupling equipment that has air hoses coupled, turn your head away to m i d flying particles caused by alr hoses parting.

CLOSINGIOPENING ANGLE COCKS

31.15.5 Employees handling passenger equipment must close both angle cocks or Valves before manually uncoupling brake pipe, signal hose, or steam heat connections. Avoid being struck or burned when wupling or uncoupling air, auxiliary air, or steam connections.

31.15.6 When required to open an angle cock to exhaust air or reduce brake pipe pressure, employees must open the angle cock slowly and firmly grip the air hose near the glad-hand. Do not turn the angle cock on moving equipment.

31 .I6 OPERATING SWITCHES

31.16.1 Employees must follow these general rules when handling switches:

While handling a switch or derail:

Safety Tips: a) Switches have different physlcal operating characteristics, and employees must be familiar with the procedures for properly lining each type of switch.

b) Always remember that the ease with which a swltch operates will change depending on weather, temperature, maintenance, and other operating conditions.

1. Stop engine or cars 20 feet from switch prior to operating.

2. Before throwing a switch employee must make an obvious attempt to inspect it, looking for damage, lock, latch, hook, spike, ballast, ice, snow, or other foreign material in the switch point. Afterthe switch is thrown, employee must make an obvious atkempt to inspect the switch points making sure they are properly closed and aligned.

3. As an employee and/or crew approaches the switch, and if in doubt as to the alignment for their intended route, they must stop and follow number one (1) above, making sure the switch is lined for their intended route.

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4. Keep hands, feet and body clear of arc of travel of handle or ball of switch.

5. Employees must position their body in a manner that protects them from falling or putting excessive pressure on their back when throwing switches, should the switch move unexpectedly.

Following are examples of proper body mechanics:

a) Keep back as straight as possible flexing the legs.

b) Move with the switch handle through its arc of travel, by repositioning feet, so as not to twist back and face ground throw switches squarely.

c) Keep feet approximately shoulder width apart and one foot slightly in front of the other.

8. After successfully throwing a ground throw switch, it is permissible to place one foot on the switch handle just behind the ball, to seat the handle in the cradle, the last three or four inches of throw.

CaLm'on must be taken to assure good footing so as not to slip.

31.16.2 BRC has Installed ergonomic switches at numerous locations within Clearing Yard. These switches can be identified by the handles being at a 45 degree angle. These switches are equipped with a foot latch and locking pin that secure the handles in either posltion.

Locking pin is to be inserted in the switch keeper any time the switch is thrown. Any of these switches found to have a pin missing must be immediately reported.

Train or engine crews handling, or operating over anyone of these switches lined in a facing point direction, regardless of target posltion, must inspect these switches per GCOR Rule 8.8 whlch says:

8.8 Switches Equipped with Locks, Hooks, or Latches

When not in use, switches must be locked, hooked, or latched if so equipped. Before making mmments in either direction over these switches, make sure the switch is latched or secured by placing the lock or hook in the hasp. However, when making train movements in facing polnt direction, lock the switches equipped with a lock.

Replace any missing or defactlve switch locks. If they cannot be replaced, report the condition at once to the train dispatcher, yardmaster, or supervisor in charge, and spike the switch il posslble.

32.00 OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

32.10 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

32.10.1 Every company driver must:

. Wear seat belts while operating or riding in equipment or vehicles that are equipped with them.

Know and obey local, state, and federal laws and regulations for operating vehlcles, both on and off company properly.

Carry a required driver's license.

- Complete a vehicle log and inspection form, if applicable.

Ensure that necessary emergency equipment, tools, and a fire extinguisher are in the vehicle and in good condition.

Do not exceed the manufacturer's specSications for speed.

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. Drivers must notify their supervisor and stop operating vehicles il their license or permit is suspended, revoked, or restricted.

32.10.2 Employees must not smoke or use open flame light6 or torches around vehicles when fuel tanks are being filled or inflammables handled. Stop engine before fuellng.

32.10.3 None but employees in discharge of their duties will be permitted to ride on vehicles except by proper authority.

32.10.4 Employees must not ride with hand, foot, or any part of body pmjecting beyond the vehlcle.

32.10.5 Safe crossing of all railroad Grade crossings is the sole responsibility of Operator. He must not be governed by position of gates, automatic lights or hand signals - but must know by observation that it is safe to enter on and pass over crossing.

32.1 0.6 Vehicles must be so operated as to avoid personal injury to public or employees or damage to vehicle or property of others. Operator and other employees on vehicles must conduct themselves courteously toward the public and cooperatqwith State and Local Authorities.

32.10.7 In case of accident to persons or property, the Operator must contact Belt Railway Police immediately by first means possible.

32.10.8 Operator will make full and complete report of occurrence to his Supervisor as soon as possible. 32.1 1 PASSENGERS

32.1 1.1 Do not transport unauthorized persons in a company vehicle except in an emergency.

32.1 1 2 Notify the driver before boarding any vehicle. Never get on or off of a moving vehicle except in an emergency.

32.12 MAINTENANCE I INSPECTIONS

32.12.1 Driven assigned to vehicles and trailers, and their managers or foreman, are equally responsible for maintenance, cleanliness, and inspections to ensure that the equipment operates properly and safely and complies with federal motor carrier safety regulations.

I 32.122 Any defects found during in~pections that might prevent the vehicle from operating safely must be corrected by a trained person before the vehicle is used. All other defects must be repaired as soon as possible.

32.13 BACKING, PARKlNG ANDTRANSPORTING TOOLS AND MATERIAL

32.13.1 Position the vehicle, when possible, to avold back-up movement.

32.13.2 Before backing, inspect areas to the rear to ensure that no persons or obstructions are in the path of movement.

32.13.3 Do not park vehicles or trailen where they foul tracks or roadways. Never leave vehicle or trailers unattended without the proper protection.

32.13.4 Properly secure tools, equipment, material, and freight. Do not transport hazardous materials, such as gasoline andlor other flammable materials in a DOT approved container. When transporting hazardous materials, follow federal and state placarrling and shipping document regulations.

-NG IN AYARD:

33.10.1 When employees are performing switching services in any yard or on any track they must remain alert for unexpected mwernent on any track at any time. When two or more crews are simultaneously performing work in the same yard or industry tracks extra precautions must be taken.

SAFETY RULES


I. When more than one crew is performing switching activities on the same track at the same time, or working on adjacent tracks, direct communication, a job briefing, must occur between crews so that a thorough understanding of what each is doing is known,

2. Before crews commence work on any track in the classlfication yard, t h y must know the track they are entering is protected from cars being humped into them. Crew members working the ground must work on the engineer's side. Crew members must have a thorough understanding, by direct communicetion with ayardmaslr, as to the condition of the track adjacent to their work and extra caution must be taken so as not to foul any track unnecessarily.

1. PLANTHEJOB- Make sure the person in charge understands what is to be done.

2. TALK IT THROUGH - Make sure everyone involved knows/understands what is to be done, point out potential hazards, review emergency procedures.

3. DO r AGAIN - When circumstances change, talk it through again.

4. STAY ALERT - Ask yourself - Are things going as planned? Is everyone cut in and dolng their part as discussed?

5. DEBRIEF - When the task is complete - Determine the following - did everything go as planned7 If not why not? How can it be done better the next time?

DON'T TAKE SHORT CUTS.

SOFA - FIVE LIFE SAVERS

1. SECYRE_EOUIPMENT before any action is taken. Three point protection and separate equipment st least fIPty (50) feet - BRC Rule 31 -14.1.

2. PROTECT employees against moving equipment. Especially, when crews are working In the same yard or Industry track@) - BRC Rule 33.10.

3. safety at the beginnlng of a job or when a project changes

4. before action is taken. When using radio communication, engineer must know specified distance and direction before moving - GCOR Rule 2.13.

5. less experienced employees to perform service safely. When working with new or employees wlth less experience make m a effort t o perbrm services ralsty and efflciemly.

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