Contractor General Safety Requirements. 1.06.01 Work in the proximity of railway track(s) is potentially hazardous where movement of trains and equipment can occur at any time and in any direction. All work performed by contractors within 25 feet of any track must be in compliance with FRA Roadway Worker Protection Regulations.
Contractor General Safety Requirements. A. Work in the proximity of railway track(s) is potentially hazardous where movement of trains and equipment can occur at any time and in any direction. All work performed by contractors within 25 feet of any track must be in compliance with FRA Roadway Worker Protection Regulations.
B. Before beginning any task on Railway Property, a thorough job safety briefing must be conducted with all personnel involved with the task and repeated when the personnel or task changes. If the task is within 25 feet of any track, the job briefing must include the Railway's flagger, as applicable, and include the procedures the Contractor will use to protect its employees, subcontractors, agents or invitees from moving any equipment adjacent to or across any Railway track(s).
C. Workers must not work within 25 feet of the centerline of any track without an on track safety strategy approved by the Railway’s Project Representative. When authority is provided, every contractor employee must know: (1) who the Railway flagger is, and how to contact the flagger, (2) limits of the authority, (3) the method of communication to stop and resume work, and (4) location of the designated places of safety. Persons or equipment entering flag/work limits that were not previously job briefed, must notify the flagger immediately, and be given a job briefing when working within 25 feet of the center line of track.
D. When Contractor employees are required to work on the Railway Property after normal working hours or on weekends, the Railway's representative in charge of the project must be notified. A minimum of two employees must be present at all times.
E. Any employees, agents or invitees of Contractor or its subcontractors under suspicion of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or in the possession of same, will be removed from the Railway's Property and subsequently released to the custody of a representative of Contractor management. Future access to the Railway's Property by that employee will be denied.
F. Any damage to Railway Property, or any hazard noticed on passing trains must be reported immediately to the Railway's representative in charge of the project. Any vehicle or machine which may come in contact with track, signal equipment, or structure (bridge) and could result in a train derailment must be reported immediately to the Railway representative in charge of the project and to the Railway's Resource Operations Center at 0(000) 000-0000. Local emergency numbers ar...
Contractor General Safety Requirements. 1.04.01 Safety is of the utmost importance in performing work on the Railroad's property. The Railroad does not assume the control or responsibility of the Contractor to provide safe working conditions for the Contractor or subcontractors in requiring the Contractor to follow the Railroad's General Safety Requirements.
1.04.02 Work in the proximity of a railroad track is potentially dangerous. The Contractor, subcontractors, and invitees are governed by the following Safety Rules and General Safety Requirements while on Railroad property. The Contractor is responsible for enforcement of these Safety Rules and Requirements. The Railroad has the right to bar the Contractor, subcontractors, and invitees from working on Railroad property if the Railroad deems such persons are acting in an unsafe manner. If at any time the Engineer or Railroad are of the opinion that work of the Contractor is being or is about to be done or prosecuted without due regard and precaution for safety and security, the Engineer may suspend work until proper protective measures are adopted and provided.
1.04.03 Before beginning any task on Railroad property, a complete job safety briefing shall be conducted with all individuals involved with the task, and again if the task changes. If the task is within 25 feet of any track, the job briefing shall include the Railroad's flagger and include the procedures the Contractor will use to protect its employees, subcontractors, agents, or invitees from moving any equipment adjacent to or across any railroad tracks.
1.04.04 Contractor shall ensure that prior to any employee entering Railroad property they have completed the safety orientation found on the following website: xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. This course shall be completed annually for contracts exceeding one year.
Contractor General Safety Requirements. A. Safety takes precedence over deadlines, production schedules, and all other considerations. When uncertainty arises, take the safest course. Remember that accidents are often the result of carelessness, unsafe practices, lack of attention, and complacency.
B. The following rules must be followed at all times:
1. Using, possessing, or working under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not permitted anywhere on railroad property. This includes prescription drugs that cause drowsiness or otherwise impair a person’s ability to perform an assigned task. SCRRA may require employees of the Contractor to submit urine or other toxicological samples to be used for drug and alcohol testing after an accident or incident occurring within the railroad right-of-way.
2. Any employees, agents or invitees of Contractor or its sub-contractors under suspicion of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or in the possession of same, will be removed from SCRRA right-of-way and subsequently released to the custody of a representative of the Contractor's management. An employee removed for violation of the drug or alcohol policy will not be permitted future access to the right-of- way.
3. SCRRA may require employees of the Contractor to submit urine samples for drug and alcohol testing after an accident or incident.
4. The use or possession of unauthorized radio equipment is prohibited. The use of personal radios (including IPod, MP3 players, and similar devices), and cell phone ear pieces while working is prohibited.
5. The use of cellular phones within 25-feet from the nearest rail is prohibited.
6. Horseplay, physical altercations, running or jumping is prohibited.
7. Firearms or other deadly weapons, including knives are prohibited.
8. Work on public streets, roadway crossings, and highway bridges must conform to the California Vehicle Code and the standards given in the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and must be performed with due regard for the convenience and safety of the public.
9. Only authorized employees are allowed on engines, cars, cabooses, track cars or other railroad equipment.
10. Contractor employees must exercise care to prevent injury to themselves or others.
11. Employees must be alert and attentive at all times when performing their work.
12. Any defective tools, machinery and equipment are prohibited from use on SCRRA property and, if found, must be removed immediately.
a. When on or near the tracks, the following precaution...
Contractor General Safety Requirements. 1.06.01 Work in the proximity of railway track(s) is potentially hazardous where movement of trains and equipment can occur at any time and in any direction. All work performed by contractors within 25 feet of any track must be in compliance with FRA Roadway Worker Protection Regulations.
1.06.02 Before beginning any task on Railway Property, a thorough job safety briefing must be conducted with all personnel involved with the task and repeated when the personnel or task changes. If the task is within 25 feet of any track, the job briefing must include the Railway's flagger, as applicable, and include the procedures the Contractor will use to protect its employees, subcontractors, agents or invitees from moving any equipment adjacent to or across any Railway track(s). 1.06.03 Workers must not work within 25 feet of the centerline of any track without an on track safety strategy approved by the Railway’s Project Representative. When authority is provided, every contractor employee must know: (1) who the Railway flagger is, and how to contact the flagger, (2) limits of the authority, (3) the method of communication to stop and resume work, and (4) location of the designated places of safety. Persons or equipment entering flag/work limits that were not previously job briefed, must notify the flagger immediately, and be given a job briefing when working within 25 feet of the center line of track.
