[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: 49CFR214.337]



[Page 159-160]

 

                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 214_RAILROAD WORKPLACE SAFETY--Table of Contents

 

                   Subpart C_Roadway Worker Protection

 

Sec. 214.337  On-track safety procedures for lone workers.



    (a) A lone worker who fouls a track while performing routine 

inspection or minor correction may use individual train detection to 

establish on-track safety only where permitted by this section and the 

on-track safety program of the railroad.

    (b) A lone worker retains an absolute right to use on-track safety 

procedures other than individual train detection if he or she deems it 

necessary, and to occupy a place of safety until such other form of on-

track safety can be established.

    (c) Individual train detection may be used to establish on-track 

safety only:

    (1) By a lone worker who has been trained, qualified, and designated 

to do so by the employer in accordance with Sec. 214.347 of this 

subpart;

    (2) While performing routine inspection and minor correction work;

    (3) On track outside the limits of a manual interlocking, a 

controlled point, or a remotely controlled hump yard facility;



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    (4) Where the lone worker is able to visually detect the approach of 

a train moving at the maximum speed authorized on that track, and move 

to a previously determined place of safety, not less than 15 seconds 

before the train would arrive at the location of the lone worker;

    (5) Where no power-operated tools or roadway maintenance machines 

are in use within the hearing of the lone worker; and

    (6) Where the ability of the lone worker to hear and see approaching 

trains and other on-track equipment is not impaired by background noise, 

lights, precipitation, fog, passing trains, or any other physical 

conditions.

    (d) The place of safety to be occupied by a lone worker upon the 

approach of a train may not be on a track, unless working limits are 

established on that track.

    (e) A lone worker using individual train detection for on-track 

safety while fouling a track may not occupy a position or engage in any 

activity that would interfere with that worker's ability to maintain a 

vigilant lookout for, and detect the approach of, a train moving in 

either direction as prescribed in this section.

    (f) A lone worker who uses individual train detection to establish 

on-track safety shall first complete a written Statement of On-track 

Safety. The Statement shall designate the limits of the track for which 

it is prepared and the date and time for which it is valid. The 

statement shall show the maximum authorized speed of trains within the 

limits for which it is prepared, and the sight distance that provides 

the required warning of approaching trains. The lone worker using 

individual train detection to establish on-track safety shall produce 

the Statement of On-track Safety when requested by a representative of 

the Federal Railroad Administrator.