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, -They are clear of all tracks.
When radios are used during a shove -Where point protection is being provided.
movement, employees must -Switches and Derails are alligned
communicate what? -Distance of movement
the location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for passage on an
adjacent track and unsafe for an employee to ride the side of equipment
Clearance Point
When a car is unsafe for movement, Dispatcher or supervisor for instructions
Ask.
If a car is Damages or Defective, Mechanical Dept. or Transportation Dept. for instructions.
ask.
Customer Service or Clearance Bureau
Don't move any car flagged to be
over weight on train Documentation,
unless authorized by.
Completely occupy the switch of connecting track
When track length is insufficient to
permit leaving equipment clear of
connecting tracks and it is necessary
to leave it beyond the clearance
points, how must it be left?
-Observe cars for excessive Rocking
Cars weighing more than 95 tons, -Reduce speed if rocking is observed
you must. -Avoid speeds between 14-21 MPH
To test if hand brake is working you -Push against equipment with locomotive
must. -Look/Listen for Retarding Effect
Unattended equipment must be -Sufficient amount of handbrakes (Not less than 1).
secured with.
-Standing outside Rail & off Crosstie of connecting track
When Clearance Point is not -Extend arm towards equipment
identified, determine clearance point -Identify location where equipment can't be touched.
by. -Position equipment an additional 50ft beyond that point
All employees Directing pushing or -Provide point protection on Equipment or from the Ground
Shoving movement, must. -Ensure equipment is coupled by Stretching Slack.
Qualified Employee
Who can provide Point Protection?
Do not release hand brake until Equipment is coupled to locomotive
After applying Sufficient amount of -Verify Brake Shoes on (B) End are against the wheel.
handbrakes brakes. -Instruct locomotive operator to release independent Brakes