[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR214.107]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 214_RAILROAD WORKPLACE SAFETY--Table of Contents

 

                Subpart B_Bridge Worker Safety Standards

 

Sec. 214.107  Working over or adjacent to water.



    (a) Bridge workers working over or adjacent to water with a depth of 

four feet or more, or where the danger of drowning exists, shall be 

provided and shall use life vests or buoyant work vests in compliance 

with U.S. Coast Guard requirements in 46 CFR 160.047, 160.052, and 

160.053. Life preservers in compliance with U.S. Coast Guard 

requirements in 46 CFR 160.055 shall also be within ready access. This 

section shall not apply to bridge workers using personal fall arrest 

systems or safety nets that comply with this subpart or to bridge 

workers who are working under the provisions of Sec. 214.103(b)(2), (c) 

or (d) of this subpart.

    (b) Prior to each use, all flotation devices shall be inspected for 

defects that reduce their strength or buoyancy by designated individuals 

trained by the railroad or railroad contractor. Defective units shall 

not be used.

    (c) Where life vests are required by paragraph (a) of this section, 

ring buoys with at least 90 feet of line shall be provided and readily 

available for emergency rescue operations. Distance between ring buoys 

shall not exceed 200 feet.

    (d) Where life vests are required, at least one lifesaving skiff, 

inflatable boat, or equivalent device shall be immediately available. If 

it is determined by a competent person that environmental conditions, 

including weather, water speed, and terrain, merit additional 

protection, the skiff or boat shall be manned.



[70 FR 7050, Feb. 10, 2005]