Agmt 2003 Union Pacific Railroad Company

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,, ~or~tr~ctor's Right of Entry ExD 07/30/01 Form Approved - AVP I.aw EXHIBIT D TO CONTRACT'OR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEIvIENT MII~I~TMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS The term "employees" as used herein refer to all employees of the Contractor as well as all employees of any subcontractor or agent of the Contractor. I. Clothing A All employees of the Contractor will be suitably dressed to perform their duties safely and fn a manner that will not interfere with their vision, hearing, or free use of their hands or feet. Specifically, the Contractor's employees must wear: (i) Waist-length shirts with sleeves. Cii) Trousers that cover the entire leg. If flare-legged trousers are worn, the trouser bottoms must be tied to prevent catching, (iii) Footwear that covers their ankles and has a defined heel. Employees working on bridges are required to wear safety-toed footwear that conforms to the American National Standards Institute (ANSn and FRA footwear requirements. B. Employees shall not wear boots (other than work boots), sandals, canvas-type shoes, or other shoes that have thin soles or heels that are higher than normal. C. Employees must not wear loose or ragged clothing, neckties, finger rings, or other loose jewelry while operating or working on machinery. II. Personal Protective Equipment The Contractor shall require its employees to wear personal protective equipment as specified by Railroad rules, regulations, or recommended or requested by the Railroad Representative. (i) Hard hat that meets the American National Standard (ANSI) 289.1- latest revision. Hard hats should be affixed ,with the contractor's or subcontractor's company logo or name. (ii) Eye protection that meets Amerfcan National Standard (ANSI) for occupational and educational eye and face protection, 287.1- latest revision. Additional eye protection must be provided to meet specific job situations such as welding, grinding, etc. (iii) Hearing protection, which affords enough attenuation to give protection fiom noise levels that will be occurring on the job site. Hearing protection, in the form of plugs or muffs, must be worn when employees are within: ^ 100 feet of a locomotive or roadway/work equipment ^ 15 feet of power operated tools ^ 150 feet of jet blowers or pile drivers • 150 feet of retarders in use (when within 10 feet, employees must wear dual ear protection -plugs and muffs) (iv) Other types of personal protective equipment, such as respirators, fall protection equipment, and face shields, must be wom as recommended or requested by the Rcdlroad Representative. III. On Track Safety The Contractor is responsible for compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration's Roadway Worker Protection regulations - 49CFR214, Subpart C and Rai]road's On-Track Safety rules. Under 49CFR214, Subpart C, railroad contractors are responsible for the training of their employees on such regulations. In addition to the instructions contained in Roadway Worker Protection regulations, all employees must: H;IDATA1Favorltes~Ayreemenl Foans~Road Crossing Page 1 Of 2 EXhlblt I~ Fortpa~Pukilic Road Crossing Agreement.doc