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Public Highway At-Grade Crossing 03/01/13 Standard Form Approved, AVP-Law <br /> <br /> <br />III. On Track Safety <br /> Contractor is responsible for compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration’s Roadway Worker Protection regulations – 49CFR214, Subpart C and Railroad's On-Track Safety rules. Under <br />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 <br />employees must: (i) Maintain a distance of twenty-five (25) feet to any track unless the Railroad Representative is <br />present to authorize movements. (ii) Wear an orange, reflectorized workwear approved by the Railroad Representative. <br />(iii) Participate in a job briefing that will specify the type of On-Track Safety for the type of work being performed. Contractor must take special note of limits of track authority, which tracks may or may not be fouled, and clearing the track. Contractor will also receive special <br />instructions relating to the work zone around machines and minimum distances between machines while working or traveling. <br /> IV. Equipment <br /> A. It is the responsibility of Contractor to ensure that all equipment is in a safe condition to <br />operate. If, in the opinion of the Railroad Representative, any of Contractor’s equipment is unsafe for use, Contractor shall remove such equipment from Railroad’s property. In <br />addition, Contractor must ensure that the operators of all equipment are properly trained and competent in the safe operation of the equipment. In addition, operators must be: <br /> Familiar and comply with Railroad’s rules on lockout/tagout of equipment. <br /> Trained in and comply with the applicable operating rules if operating any hy-rail <br />equipment on-track. <br /> Trained in and comply with the applicable air brake rules if operating any equipment that moves rail cars or any other railbound equipment. <br /> B. All self-propelled equipment must be equipped with a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, and <br />audible back-up warning device. C. Unless otherwise authorized by the Railroad Representative, all equipment must be parked a <br />minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from any track. Before leaving any equipment unattended, the operator must stop the engine and properly secure the equipment against movement. <br /> D. Cranes must be equipped with three orange cones that will be used to mark the working area of the crane and the minimum clearances to overhead powerlines. <br /> V. General Safety Requirements <br />A. Contractor shall ensure that all waste is properly disposed of in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations. <br />B. Contractor shall ensure that all employees participate in and comply with a job briefing conducted by the Railroad Representative, if applicable. During this briefing, the Railroad <br />Representative will specify safe work procedures, (including On-Track Safety) and the potential hazards of the job. If any employee has any questions or concerns about the work, the employee must voice them during the job briefing. Additional job briefings will be <br />conducted during the work as conditions, work procedures, or personnel change. <br />C. All track work performed by Contractor meets the minimum safety requirements established by the Federal Railroad Administration’s Track Safety Standards 49CFR213.