Definition & Key Terms
These are tracks with centers spaced less than 25 feet apart.
What are adjacent tracks?
(RWP Terms and Definitions)
A method for establishing working limits by physically preventing train movement on non-controlled track.
What is inaccessible track?
(RWP 1.10.3 Inaccesible Track)
Job Briefings are conducted prior to.
What is a worker fouling a track?
(RWP 1.7 Job Briefings)
These workers provide warning using whistles, horns, flags, or visual devices.
Who are watchmen/lookouts?
(RWP 1.10.2 Train Approach Warning (TAW))
The minimum safe work zone distance around a machine unless adjusted in a briefing.
What is 15 feet?
(RWP 2.6 Work Zones Around Machines)
A worker capable of identifying hazards and taking corrective action.
What is a competent person?
(RWP Terms and Definitions)
A method where qualified lookouts provide warning of approaching trains.
What is Train Approach Warning (TAW)?
(RWP 1.10.2 Train Approach Warning)
For groups, a job briefing must include this location where workers will clear for trains.
What is the designated place of safety?
(RWP 1.7.1 Job Briefings for Roadway Work Groups)
A worker trained solely to restrict or stop train movements for protection.
Who is a flagman?
(RWP 1.5.5 Flagmen)
Machines traveling on track must maintain at least this distance unless at a crossing.
What is 300 feet?
(RWP 2.8 Safe Traveling Distance Between Machines)
Being within four feet of the field side of the nearest running rail.
What is fouling a track?
(RWP Terms and Definitions)
This on-track safety method may only be used by a lone worker.
What is Individual Train Detection (ITD)?
(RWP 1.10.1 Individual Train Detection (ITD))
Lone workers must complete this form when using ITD.
What is the Statement of On-Track Safety?
(RWP 1.7.2 Job Briefing for Lone Workers)
This worker is responsible for establishing on-track safety for a group.
Who is the Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC)?
(RWP 1.10 On-Track Safety Procedures)
Before a reverse move over 15 feet, operators must verify this is active.
What is the backup alarm and/or appropriate horn signal?
(RWP 2.5 Working with On-Track Equipment)
Tracks upon which trains are permitted to move without receiving authorization from a train dispatcher or control operator.
What is Non-Controlled Track
(RWP Terms and Definitions)
Emergency protection obtained using a train’s existing track authority.
What is Train Coordination?
(RWP 1.10.4 Train Coordination)
In the event the RWIC needs to leave the work group or becomes inaccessible.
What is assign an alternate RWIC?
(RWP 1.7.1 Job Briefings for Roadway Work Groups)
An individual worker who is not being afforded on-tack safety by another worker, and is not part of a work group.
Who is a Lone Worker?
(RWP Terms and Definitions)
The minimum distance from standing equipment required before crossing tracks
What is 20 feet?
(RWP 1.9 Roadway Worker Crossing Tracks)
A self-propelled rail-mounted maintenance machine over 7,500 lbs.
What is an on-track roadway maintenance machine?
(RWP Terms and Definitions)
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?
(RWP Inaccesible Track 1.10.3)
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?
(RWP 1.7.1 Job Briefings for Roadway Work Groups)
These workers must take a practical and written exam to operate certain machines.
Who are Operators of Roadway Maintenance Machines?
(RWP 2.4 Training and Qualification of Operators of Roadway Maintenance Machines Equipped with Crane.)
When working around machines, operators must do this before a worker enters the safe work zone.
What is stop movement, place machine in neutral, and raise hands from controls?
(RWP 2.6 Work Zones Around Machines)