[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 49CFR214.347]



[Page 164]

 

                        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.  214.347  Training and qualification for lone workers.



    Each lone worker shall be trained and qualified by the employer to 

establish on-track safety in accordance with the requirements of this 

section, and must be authorized to do so by the railroad that conducts 

train operations on those tracks.

    (a) The training and qualification for lone workers shall include, 

as a minimum, consideration of the following factors:

    (1) Detection of approaching trains and prompt movement to a place 

of safety upon their approach.

    (2) Determination of the distance along the track at which trains 

must be visible in order to provide the prescribed warning time.

    (3) Rules and procedures prescribed by the railroad for individual 

train detection, establishment of working limits, and definite train 

location.

    (4) On-track safety procedures to be used in the territory on which 

the employee is to be qualified and permitted to work alone.

    (b) Initial and periodic qualification of a lone worker shall be 

evidenced by demonstrated proficiency.