Cardinal Rules
This rule prohibits standing or walking in this hazardous area, defined as within the space where trains or equipment may move
What is "foul of the tracks"?
This must be applied to ensure equipment left standing remains stationary.
What are manual handbrakes?
This is the main reason job briefings are held at the start of every shift or job.
What is to ensure safety and understanding of tasks?
When inspecting or working on stationary equipment, this procedure ensures it cannot be moved without authorization.
What is "locking or tagging the equipment"?
This year marks the milestone anniversary for Tradepoint Atlantic, celebrating innovation and development.
What is "10 years"?
When working around standing equipment, employees must maintain at least this distance in feet for safety purposes.
What is "25 feet"?
When leaving equipment unattended, you must apply a ___ number of manual handbrakes to ensure safety.
What is a "sufficient number"?
Before the movement of trains or equipment, this must happen between employees.
What is clear and concise communication?
When hazardous materials are transported, railroads must adhere to these strict federal guidelines.
What are "hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR Part 172)"?
The newest long-term development project on the horizon for Tradepoint Atlantic, aiming to expand operations, is this:
What is "the Sparrows Point Container Terminal"?
This type of protection system, requiring notification through flag placement and physical measures to make tracks inaccessible, is used to protect workers from moving rail equipment.
What is "blue flag protection"?
Failing to secure equipment properly could result in this unsafe and potentially catastrophic event.
What is unintended movement?
Miscommunication before movement can result in this hazardous incident.
What is an accident or collision?
This state department oversees a program that monitors the safety practices of railroad companies in Maryland, including inspections of tracks, operating practices, and equipment, with inspectors certified by the Federal Railroad Administration.
What is the Maryland Department of Labor's Division of Labor and Industry, Safety Inspections Unit, Railroad Safety Inspections?
This year saw the first track constructed for the Baltimore & Sparrows Point Railroad Co., spanning 5.46 miles from Colgate Creek to Penwood Park.
What is "1889"?
Before fouling the equipment, employees must request this protection procedure, which ensures the equipment is stopped, brakes are applied, and no movement is allowed.
What is "three-step (red zone) protection"?
This report helps train and engine crews know where maintenance-of-way (MOW) zones are located each day.
What is a Daily Track Occupancy Report?
A key component of effective safety messaging includes establishing this resource, which employees can contact when hazardous conditions are observed.
What is "a point of contact"?
The Association of American Railroads divides non–Class I railroads into these three categories, which include regional railroads, local railroads, and this type of railroad that primarily switches cars between other railroads or provides service in a common terminal.
What are "switching and terminal railroads"?
This railroad, incorporated by Bethlehem Steel Corporation in 1916, played a key role in the industrial history of Sparrows Point.
What is "The Patapsco & Back Rivers Railroad"?
To avoid collisions, this rule requires trains to stop within this fraction of the stated distance to any obstruction.
What is "one-half"?
Tracks designated as “out of service” and locked out to protect MOW crews are referred to as ____.
What are inaccessible tracks?
This type of communication builds trust and ensures awareness about potential hazards, helping to prevent accidents and injuries on the railroad.
What is "safety-related communication"?
Before a train moves, switches must be verified using this four-step process to ensure proper alignment for the intended route.
What is "Lined, Locked, Checked, and Double Checked"?
The new Sparrows Point Park, located at 1900 Wharf Road, covers this many waterfront acres.
What is "21 acres"?