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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWis DOT RR Safety Guide.pdfIndividual's Role in Safety Supervisors: All supervisors shall en force safety rules and practices and provide the necessary orientation and training in safe work practices. Super- visors are responsible to act promptly on all reported incidents, accidents, and/or injuries and shall initiate ap- propriate collective action. Employees: All employees are re- sponsible for their personal safety and that of co-workers. They are to mamml tain safe working conditions and wear appropriate personal protective equip- ment. Employees are required to re- port any unsafe condition, equipment or act to their immediate supervisor, as well as work place illness and inju- ries (TAM 7). References: • Department Safety and Health Manual • DOT Employee Handbook • Comm.32 • OSHA 29CFR 1910 & 29CFR 1926 Standards Pub. Feb. 2003 Rev. May 2008 DOT Safety It is the intent of the Department of Transportation to conduct its operations with the highest regard for the safety and health of its employees. As a DOT em- ployee you play an important role with the variety of DOT functions critical to Wisconsin residents. Your presence on the job is essential. Because of this, SAFETY should be foremost in your mind at all times. The goal of the Risk, Safety and Health Sec- tion is to prevent injuries. In doing so we offer infor- mation; training and services on the following: • Accident &Injury Reports • Asbestos Awareness • Back Injury Prevention • Body Mechanics and Lifting Techniques • Confined Space Entry • Ergonomic Evaluations, On Site Assessments • Ergonomic Training • Employee Security & Evacuation Plans • Fall Protection • Hazard Communication • Hazardous Waste/Material Disposal Procedures • Hearing Conservation Program —noise measurement, audiograms • Indoor Air Quality Assessments • Job Hazard Assessments • Job Task .Analyses • Lead Awareness • LockOut/TagOut Evaluation and Procedures • New Employee Safety Training • On -site Safety Audits • Personal Protective Equipment • Powered Industrial Truck Training Renovation/Construction Safety • Respiratory Protection training and respirator fit testing • Safety & The Supervisor Training/Seminars • Slips, Trips and Falls Refer to DOT's Safety &Health Website for contact person's name and phone number: http://dotnet/bmssafetyhazmat/index.htm LOOK LISTEN and LIVE! Contact: Steven Sams, Railroad Specialist DOT/DTIM Railroads &Harbors Section 608-267-7946 Safety is Everyone's Responsibility The Department of Transportation Ue- lieves that employees are its most important asset. The highest priority is placed on the health and safety of our employees. Our goal is to create and maintain a safe working environment for all De- partment employees. WisDOT has developed safety policies and procedures, and a safety or- ganizational structure which are included, or ref erenced in the Department Safety and Health Manual. The policies and procedures contained in the Department Safety and Health Manual will have the same emphasis and authority as if pub- lished in the Transportation Administrative Man- ual ( TAM 7). As public employees, our Safety and Health regulations are mandated by the Depart- ment of Commerce, Comm. 32, along with OSHA 29CFR 1910 & 1926. WisDOT is man- dated to adhere to all pertinent directives in pro- viding employee safety training and safety equip- ment. Safety requirements at a project site are governed by State and Federal regulations. It is mandatory that you follow this safety guide and the work rules in the employee handbook. Employees will not be assigned and must not work where unsafe conditions exist. WisDOT Safety Directives can be found on the Safety website: http://dotnet/bmssafetyhazmat Or Go To: Dotnet/ Business Management/Safety and Health Workirr� Within a Railroad Right-of-Way. Pertinent information is given on safety requirements when individuals are working near railroad tracks and on railroad right-of-way. All individuals are required to wear the appropriate WisDOT approved Personal Protec- tive Equipment (PPE). WisDOT will provide the required PPE/safety equipment at no cost to rep- resented and non -represented employees unless specified differently under union contracts. The PPE required while working on or within 25 feet of a railroad track includes: • Eye/Face Protection, SD36: Approved safety glasses, goggles or face shields will be provided by the Department and shall be used whenever employees are exposed to flying particles, splashing metal or injurious radiant energy. • High Visibility Clothing, SD57: Safety vests meeting current Department specifica- tions are to be worn at all times while work- ing on or near railroad right -of --ways. • Head Protection, SD51: Hard hats are re- quired and shall be worn where there is pos- sible danger of head injury from impact, falling or flying objects. • Fall Protection, SD58: Fall protection is required when working on an unprotected work surface that is 6 feet or more above a lower surface. • Foot Protection, SD30: All construction and survey personnel working or visiting locations shall wear approved safety toe footwear. • Hearing Protection: Hearing protection shall be worn while inspecting pile driving operations, while in the vicinity of crushing and excavation operations, and when ex- posed to train horns at close range. Hearing protection will be. provided to anyone that feels noise levels at their work site is bother- some or annoying. • Personal Clothing: It is the employee's re- sponsibility to report to work with the appro- priate clothing to provide a reasonable de- gree of comfort and protection against the elements. Long pants are required as protec- tion against cuts, scrapes, abrasions or noxious plants. You must wear a shirt at all times. Wearing apparel that advertises a pri- vate business or shows obscene or inappro- priate messages is prohibited. General Safety Procedures for Working on Railroad Ril4ht-of--Wav Prior to entry on railroad right -of --way, the person in charge shall conduct a safety brief- ing and review this section with all employees who will be working on railroad right -of --way. Plan, organize and understand what needs to be done. Develop a work plan. Designate someone to look out for trains when conditions warrant it. 1. Safety should be first and foremost in your mind at all times. 2. Be aware of moving equipment on tracks. Trains, or other equipment may operate on any'track, in either direction, at any time. 3. In close quarters, identify in advance areas where refuge may be taken when a train or other moving equipment is approaching. 4. When a train is approaching or passing by, seek to stand at least 50 feet from the track. 5. In multiple track territory, do not stand on or close to one track while a train is passing on another track. 6. Avoid walking or standing on a track. If it is necessary to walk or work on a track, do so along the outside of the track wherever pos- sible and keep a sharp lookout in both direc- tions. Look back frequently for on -track equipment that may overtake you. 7. Look in both directions before stepping onto a track, crossing a track, or walking around visual obstructions near a track. 8. Do not step or walk on top of rails, frogs, switches, or guard rails, etc. 9. Keep at least 20 feet from standing equip- ment. Do not cross between cars standing on the same track unless they are separated by at least 50 feet. 10. Do not sit on, lie under, or cross between railroad cars or other on track equipment. 11. If the railroad is providing a flagger, know the limitations on the protection that is being provided. 12. Arrange for a railroad flagger when the situation warrants it. Some examples are: a) when equipment, such as a soil boring rig will be operated within 25 feet of a track, b) when surveying operations will take place where visibility is limited and train opera- tions warrant it, c) where frequent train movements take place, such as in a switch- ing yard. Comply with flagger's directives. 13. LOOK, LISTEN and LIVE!