[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: 49CFR214.507]



[Page 167]

 

                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 214_RAILROAD WORKPLACE SAFETY--Table of Contents

 

  Subpart D_On-Track Roadway Maintenance Machines and Hi-Rail Vehicles

 

Sec.  214.507  Required safety equipment for new on-track roadway 



maintenance machines.



    (a) Each new on-track roadway maintenance machine shall be equipped 

with:

    (1) A seat for each operator, except as provided in paragraph (b) of 

this section;

    (2) A safe and secure position with handholds, handrails, or a 

secure seat for each roadway worker transported on the machine. Each 

position shall be protected from moving parts of the machine;

    (3) A positive method of securement for turntables, on machines 

equipped with a turntable, through engagement of pins and hooks that 

block the descent of turntable devices below the rail head when not in 

use;

    (4) A windshield with safety glass, or other material with similar 

properties, if the machine is designed with a windshield. Each new on-

track roadway maintenance machine designed with a windshield shall also 

have power windshield wipers or suitable alternatives that provide the 

machine operator an equivalent level of vision if windshield wipers are 

incompatible with the windshield material;

    (5) A machine braking system capable of effectively controlling the 

movement of the machine under normal operating conditions;

    (6) A first-aid kit that is readily accessible and complies with 29 

CFR 1926.50(d)(2); and

    (7) An operative and properly charged fire extinguisher of 5 BC 

rating or higher which is securely mounted and readily accessible to the 

operator from the operator's work station.

    (b) Each new on-track roadway maintenance machine designed to be 

operated and transported by the operator in a standing position shall be 

equipped with handholds and handrails to provide the operator with a 

safe and secure position.

    (c) Each new on-track roadway maintenance machine that weighs more 

than 32,500 pounds light weight and is operated in excess of 20 mph 

shall be equipped with a speed indicator that is accurate within 5 mph of the actual speed at speeds of 10 mph and above.

    (d) Each new on-track roadway maintenance machine shall have its as-

built light weight displayed in a conspicuous location on the machine.



[68 FR 44407, July 28, 2003, as amended at 69 FR 8839, Feb. 26, 2004]