Definition & Key Terms
These are tracks with centers spaced less than 25 feet apart.
What are adjacent tracks?
A method for establishing working limits by physically preventing train movement on non-controlled track.
What is inaccessible track?
Job Briefings are conducted prior to.
What is a worker fouling a track?
These workers provide warning using whistles, horns, flags, or visual devices.
Who are watchmen/lookouts?
A worker capable of identifying hazards and taking corrective action.
What is a competent person?
A system where qualified lookouts provide warning of approaching trains.
What is Train Approach Warning (TAW)?
For groups, a job briefing must include this location where workers will clear for trains.
What is the designated place of safety?
A worker trained solely to restrict or stop train movements for protection.
Who is a flagman?
Being within four feet of the field side of the nearest running rail.
What is fouling a track?
This on-track safety method may only be used by a lone worker.
What is Individual Train Detection (ITD)?
Lone workers must complete this form when using ITD.
What is the Statement of On-Track Safety?
This worker is responsible for establishing on-track safety for a group.
Who is the Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC)?
Tracks upon which trains are permitted to move without receiving authorization from a train dispatcher or control operator.
What is Non-Controlled Track
Emergency protection obtained using a train’s existing track authority.
What is Train Coordination?
In the event the RWIC needs to love the work group or becomes inaccessible.
What is assign an alternate RWIC?
A self-propelled rail-mounted maintenance machine over 7,500 lbs.
What is an on-track roadway maintenance machine?
Alternative methods to establish working limits using Inaccessible Track besides locking switches or placing derails.
What is establishing discontinuity in the rail, or a placed locomotive at the point of entry?
A follow-up job briefing is required when.
what is working conditions or procedures change, other workers enter the working limits, or on-track safety changes.