[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: 49CFR214.345]



[Page 161]

 

                        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. 214.345  Training for all roadway workers.



    The training of all roadway workers shall include, as a minimum, the 

following:

    (a) Recognition of railroad tracks and understanding of the space 

around them within which on-track safety is required.

    (b) The functions and responsibilities of various persons involved 

with on-track safety procedures.

    (c) Proper compliance with on-track safety instructions given by 

persons performing or responsible for on-track safety functions.

    (d) Signals given by watchmen/lookouts, and the proper procedures 

upon receiving a train approach warning from a lookout.

    (e) The hazards associated with working on or near railroad tracks, 

including review of on-track safety rules and procedures.