Roadway Worker Protection 1 Rules and procedures Questions and Answers

Inaccessible Track - physically preventing entry and movement of trains or equipment. Exclusive Track Occupancy - Establishing on-track safety on controlled track in which movement authority of trains and other equipment withheld by train dispatcher. Is typically applied by diverting trains onto an adjacent bidirectional track. Foul Time - Employee in charge request and is notified by Train Dispatcher that no train/on track equipment, with exception of equipment specifically assigned to roadway work, will operate within specified working limits until employee in charge reports clear of the tracks. Standard Track Flagging - Is typically utilized for planned or unplanned work lasting more than (1) hour. Train Approach Warning - on-track safety through utilization of a Watchman to warn Roadway Workers of the approach of trains in ample time (15 seconds) for them to move or remain in a place. Individual Train Detection - Is a method by which a Lone Worker acquires on-track safety by observing approaching trains and leaving the track before approaching trains arrive. Employee In Charge - A person responsible for providing on-track safety for one or more work groups or themselves within a specified working limits when, and only when, Roadway Worker Protection is provided by exclusive track occupancy, foul time, and inaccessible track. Job Briefing - a work unit that meets to discuss all aspects of the work to be performed and any safety concerns Dispatchers - an employee that is assigned to control and issue orders concerning the movement of trains on a specific route of the railroad track Adjacent track - a controlled or non controlled track centered less than 25 feet from the center occupied track Work Done on Tracks - Inspection, construction, maintenance or, repair on railroad tracks On track Safety - Keeping from the danger of being struck by a train or any other railroad equipment. on track safety briefing - explanation of the type of track protection for the employees when track protection is required railroad work groups - two or more rail workers organized to work together on a common task