[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: 49CFR214.355]



[Page 162]

 

                        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. 214.355  Training and qualification in on-track safety for operators 

of roadway maintenance machines.



    (a) The training and qualification of roadway workers who operate 

roadway maintenance machines shall include, as a minimum:

    (1) Procedures to prevent a person from being struck by the machine 

when the machine is in motion or operation.

    (2) Procedures to prevent any part of the machine from being struck 

by a train or other equipment on another track.

    (3) Procedures to provide for stopping the machine short of other 

machines or obstructions on the track.

    (4) Methods to determine safe operating procedures for each machine 

that the operator is expected to operate.

    (b) Initial and periodic qualification of a roadway worker to 

operate roadway maintenance machines shall be evidenced by demonstrated 

proficiency.