What zones should you be aware of when working in the mechanical department? -
✔️✔️Extended red zones
Employees less than 1 year - ✔️✔️Required to apply lime green reflective stripes to
their hard hats.
What is the leading cause of injuries? - ✔️✔️Slip, trips and falls
Getting off equipment - ✔️✔️Stop at the bottom step or ladder rung to observe where
you are going to place yout feet.
Maintain 3 points of contact and do not let go of the handrails
Ensure both feet are firmly on the ground or floor
Walking on locomotive running boards - ✔️✔️Always use the handrails
What is the min. distance you must maintain when near standing cars? - ✔️✔️25 Feet
(GS-10)
What are common hazards in the mechanical department? - ✔️✔️Red Zones and
Pinch points
What do overhead cranes create? - ✔️✔️Additional red zones
Mechanical employees are required : - ✔️✔️To use hand guard protection devieces for
all stricking tools in order to prevent a potential red zone injury
CSX employees can only use: - ✔️✔️CSX approved tools
Should you inspect CSX tools prior to use? - ✔️✔️Yes
Shop Machinery should be: - ✔️✔️outlined in a three inch yellow stripe.
What are the Mechanical Locomotive Crafts? - ✔️✔️Electricians
Machinists
Sheet Metal Workers
Boiler Makers