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70.0 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SSI Item 10-E.
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70.1 Safety Responsibilities
70.2 System Safety Policies
70.3 Job Briefing
70.4 Safe Working Space
70.5 Protection of Body Parts
70.5.1 Safety Around Machines and Equipment
70.6 Door or Hatch
70.7 Building Safety
70.7. 4 Defects
70.7.1 Filing Cabinets
70.7.2 Drawers
70.7.3 Paper Cutters
70.7.5 Cords
70.7.6 Chairs and Benches
70.8 Motioning Vehicles at Grade Crossings
70.9 Removal of Unauthorized Persons
70.10 Criminal Activity
70.11 Housekeeping
70.12 Protruding Nails
70.13 Turning on Power
70.14 Warning Signs
70.15 Compressed Air/gas
70.16 Drop or Throw Objects
70.17 Rail Under Tension
70.18 Torpedoes and Fusees
70.19 Lighting Fusees
70.20 Confined Space Entry
70.21 Air Contaminants
70.21.1 Internal Combustion Engines
70.22 Chemical Spills
70.23 Skin Protection
70.24 Hazard Communication Standard
70.25 Drums and Containers
70.26 Working with Refrigeration Systems
70.C Cardinal Safety Rules SSI Item 10-E. 70C General
Order No. 25
70.GL SAFETY RULE GLOSSARY
71.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SSI Item 10-E.
71.0
71.1 General Guidelines
71.1.1 Altering Personal Protective Equipment
71.2 Hearing
Protection
71.2.1 Hearing Protection-Service, Repair and
Mechanical Facilities
71.2.2 Hearing Protection-Locomotives SSI Item 10-E.
71.2.2
71.2.3 Hearing Protection-Retarders
71.2.4 Hearing Protection-Roadway or Work
Equipment
71.2.5 Hearing Protection-Jet Blowers or Pile
Drivers
71.2.6 Hearing Protection-Other Equipment and
Tools
71.3 Gloves
71.4 Hard Hats
71.5 Eye Protection
71.5.1 Areas that Require Eye Protection
71.5.2 Additional Eye Protection Requirements General
Order No. 27
71.5.3 Contact Lenses
71.5.4 Dark Lenses
71.6 Proper Attire
71.7 Footwear
71.7.1 Defined Heel
71.7.2 Covers the Ankle SSI Item 10-E. 71.7.2
71.7.3 OSHA Required Footwear
71.7.4 FRA Required Footwear
71.7.5 Visitors and Contractors
71.8 Respirators
72.0 FIRE PREVENTION
72.1 Sounding Alarm
72.2 Operating Fire Equipment
72.3 Fire Protection
72.4 Fire Doors and Stops
72.5 Fire Exits and Passageways
72.6 Questionable Fire Hazards
72.7 Fire Protection Devices
72.7.1 Fixed Facilities
72.7.2 Mobile Equipment
72.8 Fire Classifications
72.9 Right-of-Way Fire
72.10 Starting Fires
72.11 Open Burning Prohibited
72.12 Ignition Sources
72.13 Use and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
(LPG)
72.14 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Storage
72.14.1 LPG Tanks
72.15 Handling Flammable Liquids
72.16 Cleaning and Polishing
72.17 Fueling Track Cars, Roadway Machines, and
Automotive Units
72.17.1 Fueling Portable Power Equipment
72.17.2 Fueling LPG tanks
72.18 Building or Outfit Cars
72.19 Open Flame Starting
72.20 Exhaust System
72.21 Water Flash Back Protection
73.0 EXPLOSIVES
73.1 Authorized Personnel
73.2 Transporting
73.3 Caution Open Flames
73.4 No Smoking
73.5 No Dropping
73.6 Not Carried in Pocket
74.1 Vehicle Maintenance
74.2 Driver Requirements
74.2.1 DOT-Qualified Drivers SSI Item 10-E.
74.2.1
74.3 Driver Responsibility
74.4 Impaired Driver
74.5 Tools and Material
74.6 Clearing Obstructions
74.7 Passengers
74.8 Seat Belts
74.9 Seating, Transporting
74.10 Headlights On
74.11 Back-Up Moves SSI Item 10-E. 74.11
74.12 Railroad Grade Crossing
74.13 Hazardous Materials
74.14 Parked Vehicle
74.15 Trailers
74.16 Working under Vehicles/Trailers
74.17 Train Yard or Utility Type Vehicles
74.18 Battery Inspection
74.19 Charging Batteries
74.20 Jump Starting General Order No. 27
75.1 Lifting and Moving Material
75.1.1 Steps to Safe Lifting
75.1.2 Lifting with Two or More Employees
75.2 Material Storage
75.2.1 Pallets
75.3 Moving Materials
75.4 Other Protruding Objects
75.5 Transfer Plates and Loading Ramps
75.6 Loading and Unloading Materials
75.7 Loading and Unloading Truck Trailers
75.8 Load Binders
75.9 Drums and Barrels
75.10 Wheel Sets
75.11 Forklifts
70.1 Safety Responsibilities
Employees are responsible for their personal safety
and are accountable for their behavior as a condition of employment. Employees
must take every precaution to prevent injury to themselves, other employees,
and the public. Employees must report any dangerous condition or unsafe
practice.
Employees must be aware of and work within the limits
of their physical capabilities and not use excessive force to accomplish tasks.
Good judgment is required in fulfilling job responsibilities safely.
Past practices that do not conform to the rules are
unacceptable.
70.1.1 Job Briefings
Add New Rule:
Employees must use the Job Briefing process:
Before work begins when all persons, including
employees and contractors, are present.
After work begins if person(s) arrive who missed the
original job briefing.
When changes occur to the work plan.
Each work plan must consider hazards, assign specific
responsibilities, and explain those assignments.
70.2 Drop or Throw Objects
When on trains, equipment, scaffolds, or other high
places, employees must not drop or throw objects that might cause fire,
personal injury, or equipment or property damage.
70.3 Look Both Directions
Employees must look in both directions and know the
way is clear when walking out of doorways leading across tracks or around
corners or obstructions.
70.4 Opening or Closing Doors
When opening or closing doors, employees must always
use the door handle and keep their hands clear of the door side or edge.
70.5 Turning on Power
Inspect affected areas and make sure no one will be
injured before turning on electricity, gas, steam, fuel oil, air, or water, or
putting any machinery in motion.
70.6 Electrical Cords
Inspect electrical cords and make sure they are in
good condition and have ground. Follow these guidelines for using cords:
Use cords in an approved manner.
Do not remove the grounding prong from the plugs for
any reason.
Do not overload electrical outlets.
70.7 Overhead Hazards
Employees must avoid overhead hazards and must not
work, walk, or stand under workmen (ladders, platforms, or scaffolds) from
which objects could fall. If duties require employees to work under overhead
hazards, they must wear the proper protective equipment (e.g., hard hats).
70.8 Protruding Nails
Employees must remove or flatten protruding nails or
screws when removing boards or timbers or when they notice protruding nails or
screws while performing duties.
Other Protruding Objects
Employees must remove protruding nails, screws,
staples, or loose ends of metal bands or wire before removing materials or
supplies from or placing them in a keg, barrel, or box.
70.9 Refuse Disposal
Employees must dispose of garbage, bottles, ashes, or
other refuse material at designated locations. Do not discard aerosol cans in
containers that may be incinerated.
70.10 Stacking and Storing Materials
Employees must stack or store materials and freight
safely and securely and ensure that they do not create hazardous conditions.
Place materials in locations where people will not step on, trip over, or fall
on them.
70.11 Bars and Levers
Employees must not sit or stand on or straddle a bar
or lever while it is in use.
Employees must place bars, levers, or tools properly
and while using them:
Appropriately brace themselves.
Be alert to the bar or lever slipping or moving
unexpectedly.
Place hands and feet adequately to prevent injury.
Not overexert themselves.
70.12 Safe Working Space
Employees working in groups must be aware of the work
and movement of other group members.
Swinging Tools
When assisting or working near an employee using a
swinging tool, safely position yourself to avoid injury.
70.13 Unloading Materials
Employees must not work on the ground near cars when
other employees are unloading ties, timbers, or other materials. Employees
unloading such materials must ensure that no one is on the ground near the car
being unloaded.
70.14 Lifting and Moving Materials
Do not lift materials beyond your normal capabilities.
Obtain additional help or mechanical assist device(s) to lift or handle heavy
objects.
All employees must observe the following principles of
correct and safe lifting:
Ensure secure footing and a good grip on the
materials.
Keep the object close to your body.
Keep your upper body erect.
Lift smoothly do not use jerky motions.
Do not lift and twist at the same time.
70.14.1 Steps for Safe Lifting
All employees must observe the following steps when
lifting any items:
1. Check the load for size, weight, stability, and
grip.
2. Examine the area and working surface for slipping
and tripping hazards.
3. Inspect the unlift areas for a clear unlift, preferable
at knuckle height, without reaching.
4. Choose the right lifting technique (e.g., squat,
semi-stoop, or balanced one-hand lift).
70.14.2 Lifting with Two or More Employees
When a lifting task involves two or more employees:
1. All employees involved in the lifting project will
discuss in a Job Briefing the responsibilities and techniques for the type of
lift being performed.
2. One employee will give commands for all movements
(lifting, walking, lowering, or throwing). When possible, place this employee
at one end of the object being lifted.
3. Employees must avoid walking backward.
70.15 Close Drawers
Employees must close all drawers (e.g., desk) when not
using them.
70.16 Turntables
Employees must not get on or off moving turntables or
transfer tables.
70.17 Jacks
Employees must follow these precautions when using
jacks or vehicle jacks:
1. Ensure that sufficient footing exists.
2. Use sufficient-sized blocking under the jack.
3. Ensure that the jack is properly placed and level.
4. Do not jack metal against metal, except when using
track jacks or vehicle jacks.
5. Fully insert the handle into the jack socket.
Remove it from the socket after completing the operation.
70.18 Aligning Holes
Employees must use the proper equipment to determine
if holes are in proper alignments and must not use their fingers.
70.19 Torpedoes and Fusees
Torpedoes and fusees must be:
Carried and stored in approved containers.
Used for signaling purposes only.
Placed by hand (except fusees may be dropped off
moving trains in emergencies or under flagging conditions).
Do not carry torpedoes in clothing pockets or loose on
an engine or other equipment.
Place fusees with spikes in a container with the spike
end down.
Do not step on or kick torpedoes.
70.20 Lighting Fusees
When lighting fusees, hold the end to be lighted down
and away from your body, striking away from the body to prevent burns or fire
dropping on your hands, feet, or clothing.
Do not leave lighted fusees on open bridge decks,
trestles, or approaches, or use them near flammable or combustible material.
Extinguish the fusee after giving hand signals. If
possible, extinguish it by tapping the lighted end on a rail.
70.21 Ladders, Platforms, and Scaffolds
Use ladders, platforms, or scaffolds for their
intended purpose.
A. Safety Inspection
Employees must inspect ladders, platforms, and
scaffolds for defects and ensure that they are properly secured, blocked, or
held to prevent slipping or falling. Loose ends of ropes must be secured and
not hang free.
B. End and Back Stops
Scaffold plank or loose board platforms must be
equipped with end and back stops.
C. Metal Scaffolds
Employees must not use metal scaffolds when working on
or near energized electrical wires.
70.21.1 Portable Ladders
Before using a portable ladder, an employee must
inspect it for defects and ensure that it is equipped with spikes or non-slip
bases suitable for the surface on which it will be used.
Portable ladders that are used in areas where they
could contact exposed energized parts must have nonconductive side rails.
Positioning and Locking Portable Ladders
Before using a ladder, an employee must place the base
of the ladder about one-fourth of its length from the wall or supporting object
and make sure the ladder is locked and secured.
70.21.2 On or Off Ladders
When climbing on or off ladders, employees must:
Squarely face the object.
Use both hands.
Have secure hand holds and firm footing.
Do not carry tools, material, or any object that
prevents a secure hold with both hands or interferes with safe movements while
climbing.
70.22 Falling, Fouling, and Stumbling Hazards
Employees must observe safety practices that eliminate
or help avoid falling, fouling, and stumbling hazards.
70.22.1 Avoiding Objects and Slip, Trip, and Falling
Hazards
Employees must avoid objects, obstructions, holes, and
openings and be alert to underfoot conditions that might contribute to
slipping, tripping, or falling.
70.22.2 Avoiding Fouling Hazards
Employees must not leave machines, tools, or other
objects near tracks where:
They could be struck by trains.
They would create a close clearance.
or
People might stumble over them.
Tools and other objects must not be left between rails
when trains are approaching. If unable to move such items, immediately report
the hazard to the supervisor, train dispatcher, or yardmaster.
A. If Fouling Occurs
When machines, tools, or other equipment may foul
adjacent tracks, employees must notify the yardmaster, train dispatcher, or
another supervisor. They must arrange to restrict movement on the affected
track(s) until the work is completed and the fouling hazard is eliminated.
B. Unobstructed Aisles
Aisles and walkways must be kept free of tools, trucks,
materials, and other equipment obstructions.
70.23 Jumping
Employees must not jump from equipment or structures
(for example, docks, trucks, rail cars, station platforms, etc.).
70.24 Entry Procedures
Employees must observe applicable confined space entry
procedures when going into sewers, manholes, tanks, tunnels, etc.
Also see Rule 90.9 (Confined Space Entry Program).
70.25 Stairs
Employees must not run up or down stairs, through
halls or passageways, or around corners. They must never ascend or descend
stairways with their hands in their pockets and must use the handrail where
provided.
70.26 Conveyors
Employees must not ride on or step across conveyors.
70.27 Avoiding Ditches and Pits
Employees must not step or jump across ditches, pits,
manholes, or other openings.
70.27.1 Safe Distance from Edge
Employees must keep a safe distance from the edge of
inspection pits, turntables, or other pits or trenches. Employees must exercise
caution when duties require them to work near inclines.
70.28 Weather Hazards
Employees must take precautions to avoid slipping on
snow, ice, wet spots, or other hazards caused by inclement weather.
When hazardous underfoot conditions exist:
1. Keep your hands free when walking, and keep them
out of pockets for balance.
2. Take short, deliberate steps with toes pointed
outward.
3. When stepping over objects, such as rails, be sure
your front foot is flat before moving your rear foot.
4. Slow the pace and stop moving equipment before
getting on or off.
70.29 Equipment Precautions
70.29.1 Tool Placement
Employees must place tools in safe, secure locations
and avoid doing the following:
Placing objects where they are likely to fall or be
knocked off.
Placing tools or other objects on ladder rungs, hand
holds, running boards, steps, uncoupling levers, or other safety appliances.
70.29.2 Defective Safety Appliances
Employees must visually inspect equipment and not use
defective safety appliances, such as loose, damaged or missing hand holds;
ladders; grab irons; sill steps; or crossover platforms.
When a defective safety appliance is observed, warn
other employees and report the defect to the yardmaster, train dispatcher, or
supervisor.
70.30 Hoisting Material
When working with or around equipment or material
being hoisted by a crane, rope, cable, or other tackle, employees must:
Not go under the load or boom.
Maintain a safe distance to avoid being hit by flying
parts if the equipment breaks or the magnetic crane fails.
Not step over or straddle ropes or cable that might be
tightened at any moment.
70.31 Riding on Equipment
Without proper authorization, employees must not ride
on cranes, ditchers, other machines, or cars on which machines are mounted.
70.32 Precautions Around Tracks and Moving Equipment
70.32.1 Walking On or Near Track
Employees must walk straight across tracks when
possible.
Keep a careful lookout in both directions for moving
equipment and do not rely on hearing the approach of a train or equipment.
Do not stand or sit on, walk fouling, or walk between
rails of the track unless required by assigned duties.
70.32.2 Crossing Tracks
Employees must step over and not on top of the rail,
frog, switches, or guardrails when walking near or crossing tracks.
70.32.3 Passing Trains
When employees are near passing trains or equipment,
they must:
Move away from the track to avoid being struck by car
doors or protruding or falling articles.
Stand clear of all tracks when trains are approaching
or passing in either direction. They must not stand on one track while trains
are passing on an adjacent track.
Not rely on other employees to notify them of an
approaching train, engine, or other equipment unless the other employees'
duties include providing warnings.
Working Near Tracks
When standing, walking, or working between or near
tracks, employees must keep a careful lookout for trains, locomotives, cars or
other moving equipment and expect movement at any time, on any track, in either
direction.
Removal of Unauthorized Persons
Unauthorized persons on company property must be told
to leave the premises, unless confronting the person(s) would be unsafe. If the
person(s) refuse to leave, or if confronting the person(s) would be unsafe,
request assistance from local law enforcement authorities immediately. Railroad
special agents must be advised of unauthorized persons on company property.
Alertness Required
Foremen or others in charge of employees working on or
about the tracks must require the employees to be alert and watchful and to
keep out of danger.
70.32.4 Sufficient Distance
Employees must maintain a safe distance from equipment
and not:
Cross or step foul of tracks closely in front of or
behind moving equipment or close to the end of equipment.
Go between equipment if the opening is less than one
car length.
Cross tracks in front of or behind standing equipment
unless there is at least 20 feet between the employee and the equipment.
70.32.5 Keep Clear of Track
After giving a signal to stop the movement, employees
must keep clear until the equipment has stopped.
70.32.6 Use Specified Crossing
Except when duties require, employees must not cross
tracks at a location other than specified crossings.
70.32.7 Crossing Through Equipment
Employees must not get on, cross through, crawl, sit,
or lie under cars, regardless of whether cars are standing or moving, unless
duties require and proper protection is provided.
A. Standing Equipment
When duties require employees to cross through a standing
train or cut of cars, they must:
Choose equipment carefully, using only cars with ends
equipped with a crossover platform and hand holds.
EXCEPTION: When necessary, trainmen, yardmen, and
carmen 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 will remain stationary.
Keep hands free of objects.
Be prepared for movement at any moment, maintaining a
three-point contact (two feet and one hand or both hands and one foot) while
walking across the end of the car.
B. Moving Equipment/Trainmen and Yardmen Only
Trainmen and yardmen must follow the above precautions
when duties require them to cross through moving equipment.
Other employees are prohibited from crossing through
moving equipment.
70.33 High-Voltage Wires
70.33.1 Authorized Personnel
Only authorized and trained persons are allowed to
handle electric power and light or high-voltage wires. People designated to
work with electric power and wires must be equipped with suitable insulating
devices. Other employees must maintain a safe clearance at all times.
70.33.2 Broken or Crossed Wires
Employees must immediately report wires found broken,
crossed, or on the ground to the train dispatcher. Do not consider any wire
dead until positive information has been received that it has been de-energized
and is safe to handle.
70.34 Air Contaminants
Employees must take all necessary precautions when
working around gases, fumes, mists, vapors, or dusts emitted by equipment,
vehicles, or work processes.
Also see Rule 90.5 (Respiratory Protection Program).
70.34.1 Notify Supervisor
Employees must never enter a suspected or confirmed
contaminated area without notifying their supervisor.
70.34.2 Internal Combustion Engines
Employees must avoid excessive exposure to exhaust
fumes from internal combustion engines. Such engines must not be allowed to run
unless ventilation exists.
Avoid exposing fresh air intake systems to gasoline
engine exhaust.
System Special Instructions Effective 0001 Monday June
1 1998
SSI Item 10-E. 70 General Safety Instructions
70.1.1 Job Briefings
Add New Rule:
Employees must use the Job Briefing process:
Before work begins when all persons, including
employees and contractors, are present.
After work begins if person(s) arrive who missed the
original job briefing.
When changes occur to the work plan.
Each work plan must consider hazards, assign specific
responsibilities, and explain those assignments.
70.21 Ladders, Platforms, and Scaffolds
Change Part C. to read:
C. Metal Scaffolds
Employees must not use metal scaffolds when working on
or near energized electrical wires.
70.21.1Portable Ladders
Change first paragraph to read:
Before using a portable ladder, an employee must
inspect it for defects and ensure that it is equipped with spikes or non-slip
bases suitable for the surface on which it will be used.
Portable ladders that are used in areas where they
could contact exposed energized parts must have nonconductive side rails.
70.1 Safety Responsibilities
Employees must:
be responsible for their personal safety and
accountable for their behavior as a
condition of employment,
take every precaution to prevent injury to themselves,
other employees, and the
public,
comply with all rules, policies, and outstanding
instructions,
report, correct, or protect any unsafe condition or
practice,
be aware of and work within the limits of their
physical capabilities and not use
excessive force to accomplish tasks,
use good judgment in fulfilling job responsibilities
safely.
Past practices that do not conform to the rules are
unacceptable.
70.2 System Safety Policies
Several Safety Rules make reference to policies
contained in company publications
such as the Safety Resource Manual and the
Environmental, Law, Policies and
Procedures Manual. Other company or departmental
policies are also in effect.
Employees must be trained and be conversant with
applicable policies and
procedures related to their duties, and be governed by
them. Employees will have
access to this information available through their
local manager.
Note: See Rule 1.13, Reporting and Complying With
Instructions.
70.3 Job Briefing
Use the Job Briefing process:
Before work begins, when all persons, including
employees and contractors, are
present.
After work begins, if person(s) arrive who missed the
original job briefing.
When changes occur to the work plan or conditions
change.
Each work plan must consider hazards, assign specific
responsibilities, and
explain those assignments.
70.4 Safe Working Space
When working in groups be aware of the work and
movement of other group members and equipment.
70.5 Protection of Body Parts
Do not place hands, fingers, feet, legs or any part of
your body in a position where
they might be struck, caught, pinched or crushed.
70.5.1 Safety Around Machines and Equipment
Do not enter areas where you could be caught in the
operation of machinery or
equipment. When tools, equipment or machinery becomes
jammed or obstructed in
any manner, it must be stopped and lockout / tagout
procedures followed.
Note: See Safety Resource Manual, Lockout / Tagout
Policy, Section IV-H.
70.6 Door or Hatch
When opening or closing a door or hatch, face it and
use handle or grab iron. Use
care and keep clear of the door side or edge.
70.7 Building Safety
The following rules apply to all buildings including
offices, shops, crew rooms, towers
or similar structures70.7. 4 Defects
Report sharp edges, splinters or defective parts on
office furniture or equipment so
repairs can be made. If unsafe, appropriate action
must be taken.
70.7.1 Filing Cabinets
The contents of filing cabinets must be arranged and
distributed so as not to make
the cabinet top heavy.
70.7.2 Drawers
Drawers on file cabinets, desks, tool boxes, etc.,
must be closed when not in use.
Do not have more than one drawer open at one time.
70.7.3 Paper Cutters
Exercise caution while operating paper cutters,
trimmers and power paper punches.
Keep fingers clear of the cutting blades and make sure
blade guards are in position.
Paper cutter blades must be left in the closed
position and secured after use.
70.7. 4 Defects
Report sharp edges, splinters or defective parts on
office furniture or equipment so
repairs can be made. If unsafe, appropriate action
must be taken.
70.7.5 Cords
Permanent installations of telephone or other
electrical cords that are in walking areas
must be encased. Action must be taken to protect
temporary installations.
70.7.6 Chairs and Benches
Do not stand on chairs and benches. Unsafe chairs or
benches must not be used.
Chairs must not be repaired or altered in any way
except by an authorized repair
service.
While seated in a chair, all chair legs must remain in
contact with the floor.
70.8 Motioning Vehicles at Grade Crossings
Do not motion vehicles to proceed over grade
crossings, except as provided in
Chief Engineer’s Instruction Bulletins and as per Rule
74.12, Railroad Crossing.
70.9 Removal of Unauthorized Persons
Unauthorized persons or trespassers on company
property must be told to leave the
premises, unless confronting the person(s) would be
unsafe. If the person(s) refuse to
leave, or if confronting the person(s) would be
unsafe, request immediate assistance
from Railroad Police or local law enforcement
authorities. Railroad Police must be
advised of all unauthorized persons or trespassers on
company property.
70.10 Criminal Activity
Immediately contact Railroad Police or local law
enforcement authorities to report
any type of criminal activity or suspected criminal
activity on company property. This
includes, but is not limited to, trespassing, theft,
burglary, assault, vandalism, switch
tampering and arson
70.11 Housekeeping
Good housekeeping must be maintained at all times.
Dispose of garbage, water
bottles, used batteries, or other refuse material
(such as sun flower seeds, smoke-less
tobacco residues, cigarette butts, etc.) in a proper
manner and in appropriate disposal
receptacles. Do not discard aerosol cans in containers
that may be incinerated.
Company refuse facilities are not to be used for
personal use.
Do not place or allow tools, equipment or other
materials to remain on floors, stairways,
or walkways where they could cause a slip, trip or
fall.
Note: See Rule 1.24, Clean Property.
70.12 Protruding Nails
Remove or flatten protruding nails or screws when
removing boards or timbers or
when you notice protruding nails or screws while
performing duties.
70.13 Turning on Power
Inspect affected areas and ensure it is safe before
turning on electricity, gas, steam,
fuel oil, air, water or putting any machinery in
operation.
70.14 Warning Signs
Label damaged or defective machines, switches, valves,
or other apparatus with a
danger sign, tag, or banner. Danger signs must be
placed at locations where there
are exposed energized circuits. Only authorized
personnel may remove the sign when
safe conditions are restored. Do not operate machines,
switches, valves, or other
apparatus with attached danger signs, tags, or
banners.
70.15 Compressed Air/gas
Use of compressed air or any gas to blow dust or dirt
from the body or clothing is
prohibited. An air nozzle must not be placed against
any portion of the body.
Compressed air must not be used for cleaning purposes
in shop areas, unless the
hose nozzle is of the type which will reduce the
pressure to 30 psi or less at the main
opening when dead-ended or obstructed. Inhaling
purposely any type of compressed
gas not specifically designated for inhalation is
prohibited.
70.16 Drop or Throw Objects
Do not drop or throw tools, materials or other objects
that might cause personal injury,
fire, or equipment or property damage.
70.17 Rail Under Tension
Close observation must be made to determine whether
rail is too tight to safely
perform work:
at point where there has been a derailment,
in periods of high temperature,
at location where rail is kinked or damaged,
before beginning to renew rail or to remove part of
fastenings from one or more rails.
70.18 Torpedoes and Fusees
Torpedoes and fusees must be stored separately:
in approved containers in motor vehicles and other
designated equipment,
in flagging kits or racks in engines and cabooses,
in the original shipping container in a storage
cabinet.
Torpedoes and fusees must be:
used for signaling purposes only,
placed by hand (except fusees may be dropped off
moving trains in emergencies or under
flagging conditions),
kept away from high temperatures, fire or open flame.
Torpedoes must not be carried in clothing pockets or
left on floors, seats, or loose on locomotives
or other equipment. Fusees or torpedoes are not to be
placed in locations where they may become
wet. Fusees or torpedoes showing evidence of having
been soaked in water oil, etc. or otherwise
damaged must not be used, and must be disposed of
properly. To the extent practical, they must
be kept where they cannot be obtained by unauthorized
persons. Do not step on, strike or kick
torpedoes. Misuse or horseplay involving fusees and
torpedoes is strictly prohibited.
70.19 Lighting Fusees
When lighting fusees, hold the end to be lighted down
and away from your body,
striking away from the body to prevent burns to hands,
feet, or clothing.
Do not place lighted fusees on open bridge decks,
trestles, or approaches, or use
them near flammable or combustible material.
Extinguish the fusee after giving hand signals.
70.20 Confined Space Entry
Observe applicable confined space entry procedures
when going into designated
confined spaces, such as, sewers, manholes, tanks,
pits, etc.
Note: See Rule 79.7, Confined Spaces and Safety
Resource Manual, Confined
Space Entry Program, Section IV-G.
70.21.1 Internal Combustion Engines
Avoid excessive exposure to exhaust fumes from
internal combustion engines.
Such engines must not be allowed to run unless
adequate ventilation exists.
Do not expose fresh air intake systems to internal
combustion engine exhaust.
70.22 Chemical Spills
Avoid contact with commodities at accident sites until
the materials have been
identified and safe handling procedures determined.
In the event of an oil or hazardous material spill
from any source that will contaminate
the ground or a waterway, if safe to do so, take steps
to stop spillage.
It is the responsibility of the employee who discovers
this spill to immediately notify the
appropriate authority, advising:
the location of the spill,
material and amount spilled,
distance to nearest public waters,
any other information that may be pertinent.
If a fire or vapor cloud is visible from an unknown
source or one known to be toxic,
move yourself and others upwind to a distance of at
least one half mile, further if
deemed advisable, until Emergency Response personnel
have advised that the area
is again safe to enter.
70.23 Skin Protection
Do not clean any part of your body with gasoline,
solvents or with oily or dirty rags.
Do not wear clothing that is contaminated with
gasoline, solvents or oils.
70.24 Hazard Communication Standard
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), also known as
Right to Know (RTK)
was developed by the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA). It was
designed to benefit employees and it is the
responsibility of all employees to become
familiar with and comply with the provisions of the
HCS.
Employees must be familiar with the contents of
chemical substances they work with
as a preventative measure to avoid accidents and
injury. Only chemicals, paints,
compounds or other products approved by the company
will be used. Before handling
containers or using chemical substances, employees
must be aware of the contents
and any hazardous conditions that may exist. They must
take all necessary precautions
to ensure the safety of themselves and others, and
must wear approved protective
equipment that may be required.
Note: See Safety Resource Manual, Hazardous
Communication Program, Section IV-I.
70.25 Drums and Containers
Label all drums, totes, tanks and containers as to
contents. Drums must be kept
closed, except for immediate use. When opening drums
that have been exposed to
heat from the sun or other sources, use proper
protective equipment, stand in the
clear and open slowly until the pressure is released.
Do not pour contents of drums or
barrels on the ground or in drains. Be certain all
contents are disposed of properly. If
any doubt should arise as to proper disposal of drum
or barrel contents, contact your
supervisor. Drums that have bung holes that are
recessed or level with the barrel rim
must be positioned to the side with the barrel tipped
at least one inch to prevent
moisture from entering barrel.
Note: See Environmental Laws, Policies, and Procedures
Manual, Drum Storage,
Reuse and Disposal.
70.26 Working with Refrigeration Systems
Only qualified employees shall service or repair
refrigeration systems and must follow
manufacturer’s instructions.
70.C Cardinal Safety Rules
Cardinal Safety Rules
Cardinal safety rules are groups of safety rules that,
if violated, could potentially result in severe personal injuries. The table on
the following page outlines the cardinal safety rules for each employee group.
Table. Change Cardinal Safety Rules for Union Pacific
Railroad Employees to read:
Employee Group
Safety Rule
Description
Transportation Employees
2.13
5.3.3
5.3.7
SSI Item 17
6.3
6.5
6.28
7.6
15.2
71.2.2
71.2.3
71.5.1
71.7.2
74.8
81.1.1
81.2.2
81.4
81.4.1
81.4.2
81.5.1
81.7.1
81.11
81.13
81.13.1
81.13.2
81.13.3
81.13.8
In Place of Hand Signals
Signal Disappearance
Radio Response
Job Briefing
Main Track Authorization
Handling Cars Ahead of Engine
Movement on Other than Main Track
Securing Cars or Engines
Protection by Track Bulletin Form B
Hearing Protection -- Locomotives
Hearing Protection -- Retarders
Areas that Require Eye Protection
Footwear that Covers the Ankle
Seat Belts
Walking On or Near Tracks
Sufficient Distance
Getting On or Off Equipment
Getting On and Off Standing Equipment
Getting On and Off Moving Equipment
Crossing through Standing Equipment
Designated Riding Places
Hand Brakes (does not include sub-parts)
Coupling and Uncoupling (does not include sub-parts,
unless listed below)
Going Between Cars
Coupler and End Sill -- Placing Body Parts
Coupler Adjustment
Coupling and Uncoupling Hoses
Car Department Employees
GCOR Rule 5.13
71.1, 71.2, 71.5, 71.6, and 71.7
75.1
76.2
76.23
76.24
81.4
81.5
Blue Signal
Protection of Workmen
Personal Protective Equipment
Lifting and Moving Equipment
Inspection of Tools and Equipment
Jacking Equipment
Securing Jacked Equipment
Getting On or Off Equipment
Crossing Through Equipment
Locomotive Department Employees
GCOR Rule 5.13
71.2
71.4
71.5
71.7.3
76.2
77.18
81.2
81.4
81.10
Blue Signal
Protection of Workmen
Hearing Protection
Hard Hats
Eye Protection
OSHA Required Footwear
Inspection of Tools and Equipment
Load Movement
Crossing Tracks
Getting On or Off Equipment
Moving Equipment in Locomotive Facilities
Maintenance of Way / Engineering Employees
GCOR Rule
6.32.4
MW Rule 42.8
70.4
70.3
71.1, 71.2, 71.4, 71.5, 71.6, 71.7
75.1
76.2
Clear of
Crossings and Signal Circuits
Following Cars or Trains
Safe Working Space
Job Briefing
Personal Protective Equipment
Lifting and Moving Equipment
Inspection of Tools and Equipment
Office Workers and Intermodal Employees
75.1
81.4
Lifting and
Moving Equipment
Getting On or Off Equipment
System Special Instructions Effective 0001 Sunday
April 2 2000
SSI Item 10-E. 70C Cardinal Safety Rules Table
Change portions regarding Transportation employees and
Car Department Employees
Employee Group
Safety Rule
Description
Transportation Employees
71.2.2
71.2.3
71.5.1
71.7.2
74.8
81.4.1
81.4.2
81.5.1
81.7.1
81.11
81.13
81.13.1
81.13.2
81.13.3
81.13.8
Hearing Protection -- Locomotives
Hearing Protection -- Retarders
Areas that Require Eye Protection
Footwear that Covers the Ankle
Seat Belts
Getting On and Off Standing Equipment
Getting On and Off Moving Equipment
Crossing through Standing Equipment
Designated Riding Places
Hand Brakes (does not include sub-parts)
Coupling and Uncoupling (does not include sub-parts,
unless listed below)
Going Between Cars
Coupler and End Sill -- Placing Body Parts
Coupler Adjustment
Coupling and Uncoupling Hoses
Car Department Employees
GCOR Rule 5.13
71.1, 71.2, 71.4, 71.5, 71.6, and 71.7
75.1
76.2
76.23
76.24
81.4
81.5
Blue Signal
Protection of Workmen
Personal Protective Equipment
Lifting and Moving Equipment
Inspection of Tools and Equipment
Jacking Equipment
Securing Jacked Equipment
Getting On or Off Equipment
Crossing Through Equipment
General Order No. 25 October 26, 2001
CHANGE Table. Cardinal Safety Rules, section for
Transportation
Employees to read:
Rule Description
2.13 In Place of Hand Signals
5.3.3 Signal Disappearance
5.3.7 Radio Response
SSI Item 17 Job Briefing
6.3 Main Track Authorization
6.5 Handling Cars Ahead of Engine
6.28 Movement on Other than Main Track
7.6 Securing Cars or Engines
15.2 Protection by Track Bulletin Form B
81.1.1 Walking On or Near Tracks
81.2.2 Sufficient Distance
81.4 Getting On or Off Equipment
81.4.2 Getting On or Off Moving Equipment
81.5.1 Crossing Through Standing Equipment
81.13.3 Coupler Adjustment
81.13.8 Coupling and Uncoupling Hoses
CHANGE TABLE. CARDINAL SAFETY RULES, SECTION FOR
MAINTENANCE OF WAY/ENGINEERING EMPLOYEES (PAGE C-3) TO READ:
RULE DESCRIPTION
70.3 JOB BRIEFING
70.4 SAFE WORKING SPACE
71.1 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
74.8 SEAT BELTS
75.1 LIFTING AND MOVING MATERIAL
76.1 USE OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
76.2 INSPECTION OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
80.1 AVOIDING SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS
135.0 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCESS FOR ROADWAY MACHINES AND
WORK EQUIPMENT
136.7 OPERATING AND WORKING NEAR ROADWAY MACHINES