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GoalOur goal is to be the safest railway in North America.

Corporate Commitment

■ We will integrate workplace, operational and public safety into everything we

■ We will meet or exceed all applicable safety laws and regulations.

■ We will establish safety objectives and develop plans to meet our goal.

■ We will provide the leadership, training, tools and resources needed to maina safe and healthy work environment.

■ We will maintain and continuously improve our safety culture, processes,

technologies and management systems.

Manager Accountability

■ We will make the Health & Safety of our workplace and our operation our

priority.

■ We will empower all employees to perform their work safely and to participa

in safety processes.

■ We will assess the potential risk of all safety hazards and develop action pla

to prevent accidents and injuries.

■ We will investigate safety incidents, determine cause and apply appropriate

corrective actions to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Employee Accountability ■ We will make our Health & Safety and that of our co-workers our rst priorit

and personal responsibility.

■ We will identify and report all Health & Safety hazards and incidents.

■ We will comply with all rules and standards to ensure operational and publi

safety.

No job on our railway will ever be so important thatwe can’t take the time to do it safely.

Corporate Safety Policy


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Welcome!

We are pleased to introduce you to the 2012 version of the Canadian Pacific Safety Rule Book for

Field Operations employees. This book has been refined based on the knowledge and experience of

many of your CP colleagues – labour and management alike. It is intended to function as an essential

safe-work tool, helping you make safe decisions on the job.

This book contains both safety rules and recommended practices. Safety rules are actions that must

be complied with and enforced at all times. In addition to this, there are recommended practices that

should be followed unless another method is known to be as safe or safer.

Use this book with the understanding that Canadian Pacific as a railroad, including every coworkerout there with you, is committed to your going home safe every day.

Ask for assistance when needed. If you are unsure how to perform the task safely, ask for instruction

from your supervisor, co-worker, trainer, or mentor.


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The Safety Rule Book Update Process

In April 2011, a team of CP’s railroad professionals came together for a full review and revision of the

Safety Rules & Safe Work Procedures for Transportation/Field Operations Employees (2005 ed.). This

process resulted in the book you now hold. The group was tasked with ensuring the book’s safety

rules were up to date, accurate, and unambiguous. Those rules that could not be readily complied

with or enforced were revamped. Unclear wording or text that was easily misinterpreted was edited

for clarity. The team was also challenged to maintain consistency wherever the work was the same

across functions.

An Update Committee, composed of employees from across the CP rail network, drove the

revision process. On this committee were people from all levels of the organization representing

different geographical and operational perspectives as well as different job classifications. Committee

members carefully examined the entirety of the existing rule book with an eye towards optimization

and simplification where possible.

The Update Committee did not operate independently, instead soliciting feedback and advice from

a wide variety of sources throughout the Company. All employees who used the previous safety

rule book were asked, through an attached questionnaire, for input and suggestions regarding

improving the book. Prospective changes were circulated amongst subject matter experts and all

recommendations that resulted were carefully considered and implemented as was considered

appropriate.

The following people invested a great amount of time and energy into the revision and update

process of the Safety Rule Book. We thank everyone for this outstanding work.

Paul Jorundson – Team Facilitator, Field Operations Safety Specialist

Kevin Sholes – Safety Program Specialist

Chad Riddell – Manager, Technical Training, Field Operations

Jason Limberg – Field Safety Specialist

Tim Organ – Locomotive Engineer

Doug Edward – Locomotive EngineerNate Larsen – Conductor

Danny Letain – Trainmaster

Craig Thurow – Locomotive Engineer

Nathan Blunt – Locomotive Engineer, Field Placement Coordinator

Talia Gordon – Conductor, Field Placement Coordinator

Glen Murdock – Technical Writer

April Taylor – Graphic Designer

Mike Pielak – Director of Safety Standards

Scott McDade – Manager, Rules, Canada

Rod McCorkle – Manager, Rules, US

Kim Wachs – Manager, Operating Practices, CanadaKim Johnson – Manager, Operating Practices, US


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Organizing the Information.................................................................................................................

Additional Features and Value-Adds...................................................................................................

Section I: Core Safety Rules.................................................................................................................

Section II: Function-Specific Rules and Recommended Practices...................................................

T-0 Job Briefings.....................................................................................................................................

T-1 Air Hoses, Handling.........................................................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Coupling Air Hoses......................................................... .....

Safe Work Procedure: Opening Angle Cocks........................................................ ..

Safe Work Procedure: Uncoupling Air Hoses................ ................. .................. ..... .

T-2 Cabling Cars....................................................................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Cabling Cars................ ................. .................. .................. ...

T-3 Chocks........................................................................................................................................... . .

Safe Work Procedure: Handling Chocks................................................................. .

T-4 Company Vehicles...........................................................................................................................

T-5 Aligning Drawbar/Coupler..............................................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Aligning Coupler...................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Using Knuckle-mate.............................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Coupler Alignment Strap....................................................

T-6 Coupling/Uncoupling......................................................................................................................

T-7 Knuckle Replacement.....................................................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Transporting Knuckle to Replacement Location............ ..

Safe Work Procedure: Replacing Knuckles...............................................................

T-8 Crossing Over Rail Equipment.......................................................................................................

T-9 Derails..............................................................................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Removing Derails..................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Restoring Derails to Derailing Position..............................

T-10 Emergencies and Derailments.....................................................................................................

T-11 Entraining and Detraining Equipment..................................................................................... ..

Safe Work Procedure: Entraining Moving Equipment............................................

Safe Work Procedure: Detraining Moving Equipment............................................

T-12 Fire Safety......................................................................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Fire Extinguishers.............................................................. ..

T-13 Fusees....................................................................................................................................... ... ..

Safe Work Procedure: Fusees....................................................................................

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T-14 Hand Brakes.......................................................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Horizontal Wheel Hand Brakes

(Staff/Stem-Winder).......................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Applying Ratchet Hand Brakes............................. ..

Safe Work Procedure: Releasing Ratchet Hand Brakes..............................

Safe Work Procedure: Multilevel (Autorack) Hand Brake Using the

Multilevel Brake Stick.....................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Applying All Vertical Wheel Hand Brakes............ ..

Safe Work Procedure: Releasing Vertical Wheel Hand Brake

Equipment With a Release Lever...................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Releasing Vertical Wheel Hand Brake

Equipped Without Release Lever...................................................................

T-15 Housekeeping.....................................................................................................................

T-16 Multiple Unit (MU) Cable.................................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Installing Multiple Unit (MU) Cables......................

Safe Work Procedure: Removing Multiple Unit (MU) Cables....................

T-17 Non-CP Personnel..............................................................................................................

T-18 Of fice Safety........................................................................................................................

T-19 On or About Locomotives................................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Grips/Bags on Locomotives.....................................

Safe Work Procedure: Opening/Closing Locomotive Cab Windows.........

T-20 On or About Tracks...........................................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Flagging......................................................................

T-21 Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing................................................................

Clothing............................................................................................................

Eye and Face Protection.................................................................................

Footwear...........................................................................................................

Head Protection..............................................................................................

Hearing Protection..........................................................................................

High Visibility Apparel.....................................................................................

Jewelry and Hair..............................................................................................

Respirators.......................................................................................................

T-22 Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Chart.....................................................

T-23 Restricted/Close Clearances.............................................................................................

T-24 Riding Equipment...............................................................................................................

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T-25 Sense and Braking Unit (SBU)/End of Train (EOT) Devices.......................................

Safe Work Procedure: Applying SBUs/EOTs.......................................................... .

Safe Work Procedure: Removing SBUs/EOTs.........................................................

T-26 Switches...........................................................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Cleaning Switches - Winter Months..................................

Safe Work Procedure: Switches Equipped With Switch Point Locks...................

Safe Work Procedure: Table Top/Horizontal Switches...........................................

Safe Work Procedure: Vertical Switch..................................................... .... ..... .... ..

T-27 Three-Point Protection...................................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Applying 3-Point Protection with Locomotive

Attached to Equipment.............................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Releasing 3-Point Protection with Locomotive

Attached to Equipment.............................................................................................

Safe Work Procedure: Applying 3-Point Protection in

Remote Control Locomotive Service (RCLS)........................................................

Section III: Resources..............................................................................................................

Body Positioning.........................................................................................................

Load Handling/Lifting................................................................................................

Flex, Stretch… Prevent!..........................................................................................................

Glossary....................................................................................................................................

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The Safety Rule Book Field For Operations is organized into an introduction and three main

sections:

Section 1: Core Safety Rules

Section II: Function-Specific Safety Rules, Safe Work Procedures, and Recommended Practices

Section III: Resources.

Each section is described in more detail below.

Sections I & II

Sections I & II establish Core Safety Rules, as well as rules for function-specific work activities, safe

work procedures, and recommended practices, which are function-specific practices that professional

railroaders have found to be safe and ef ficient for years. The following descriptions outline further

the information these sections contain:

Core Safety Rules: These are common rules to all functions and must be complied with at all times.

The Core Safety Rules are organized into:

• Rights and Responsibilities; • Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment;

• Materials;

• On or About Tracks;

Function-Specific Rules: These are rules that must be complied with at all times. They are written

to address the work of individual functions, but also set the same standard across multiple functions

when appropriate. Topics are numbered and organized in alphabetical order and include standards on

the wearing of Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment.

Recommended Practices: These practices should be followed unless another method is known to

be as safe or safer. These practices give us freedom to decide which is the safest way for us to work.

Safe Work Procedures: These procedures outline the steps to doing the job. Like safety rules, safe

work procedures must be complied with at all times.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Chart: This chart has been created to assist the user in

determining the appropriate PPE that is required based on the task to be performed.

Section III: Resources

This section provides descriptions of CP Standards and Programs, some of which are mandatory

for the safe performance of job tasks. Also featured in this section are excerpts from government

regulations and operating rules, guidelines for particular kinds of work, a glossary of terms used inthe rule book, and a Suggestion Form designed to encourage feedback from all readers.

Organizing the Information

• Substance Abuse;• Vehicles, Equipment and Tools;

• Work Environment; and

• Use of Electronic Devices.



Additional Features and Value-Adds

‘See also’ References and Icons

In Section II, various topics have “see also” references to related sources of information. The

references are designed to help you find additional information. However, they are not meant to

exhaustively cover all information or references related to a particular topic. Additional company

and regulatory requirements may be applicable and can be obtained from your supervisor.

Icons

Some topics include icons that represent a special connection to safety issues

Safety at Home: This icon reminds you that the rules and recommended practices

can be applied at home.

Movement Safety Guidelines: Topics with this icon may have a higher potential for risk

of sprains, strains, discomfort, fatigue, or exertion injuries. When you see this icon,

please refer to the Movement Safety Guidelines that appears in Section III Resources.

Critical Safety Rule (CSR): Safety rules if violated can cause great harm to yourself, a

co-worker, or infrastructure.

S.O.F.A.: Switching Operation Fatality Analysis: The recommendations of the SOFA

working group, a true collaborative effort of all stakeholders (FRA, UTU, BLE, AAR, and

ASLRRA), establishing five (5) Lifesaving rules which, when carried out as intended, help

ensure that fatalities and injuries associated with switching operations are eliminated.

3-point protection: A procedure used to protect employees when fouling equipment.

This procedure requires both the employee being protected and the employee

providing the protection to act together when providing and releasing the protection.

Pinch-Point: Any point at which it is possible to be caught between the moving parts,

stationary parts, or the material being processed.

Qualified and Authorized: A status attained by an employee who has successfully

completed any required training and demonstrated proficiency in the duties of a

particular position or function and who has been given the right to act.

Flex, Stretch…Prevent!: Indicates the recommendation to perform Task Specific Flex,

Stretch…Prevent! When you see this icon, please refer to the Flex, Stretch...Prevent!

program that appears in Section III Resources.

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Glossary Terms

The Glossary in Section III provides safety and operational terms for which you may need further

clarification.

Feedback on the Safety Rule Book for Field Operations

A Suggestion Form has been included at the end of Section III to make it easy for anyone to offer

feedback and suggestions on the book. Simply fill out the form and return it to:

Safety, Environment & Regulatory

Suite 700

401 9th Ave. S.W.

Calgary, AB

Canada

T2P 4Z4

[email protected]

Fax: (403) 319-3883



Rights and Responsibilities

1. We must make certain that:

a. Job tasks are performed only by individuals who are qualified and authorized to perform

them.

b. Job briefings are conducted before performing work and when activity and/or conditions

change from initial briefing.

c. We advise and redirect to safe work practices anyone observed performing an unsafe act.

d. We inform each other of known unsafe conditions and corresponding control measures.

e. We correct unsafe conditions or protect against them and report them to a supervisor.

f. Oral and written reports of accidents, incidents, including injuries, and related information

are reported to a supervisor not later than the end of shift or as soon as possible.

g. Warning signs, posted instructions, placards, and/or barriers marking restricted areas

and lock-out/tag-out areas are displayed and complied with at all times.

h. We do not participate in horseplay or physical altercations while on Company property or

participating in Company activities.

i. One person does not engage in work activity that by legislation or Company policyrequires two or more people.

j. A copy of the Safety Rule Book Field for Field Operations is accessible while on duty.

k. We do not possess or use a firearm on Company property unless authorized by CP Police

Services to do so.

Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment

2. Wear and maintain approved personal protective equipment and clothing required by job task

and/or work environment, including off-site industries.

3. Confirm that personal protective equipment is in working condition before use, removing from

service if defective.

4. Use approved personal protective equipment for the purpose(s) intended.

Materials

5. Use approved, properly marked containers when storing or transporting flammable liquids or

materials.

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On or About Tracks

6. Look for moving equipment/track unit when approaching, crossing, or fouling tracks.

7. Allow at least 15 feet when passing around the end of standing engine, car, or track unit unless

proper protection is provided.

Substance Abuse

8. Inappropriate substance use is prohibited as identified in Policy 1806 Alcohol and Drug Policy

(Canada) and Policy 1807 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace and Testing (United States).

Vehicles, Equipment, and Tools

9. Wear seat belt while operating or riding in motor vehicles equipped with them, unless engaged

in inspections and traveling less than 15 mph.

10. Operate, maintain, and repair vehicles, equipment, tools, and materials only when qualified and

authorized.

11. Use approved tools, equipment, and materials for the purpose(s) intended.12. Do not modify or override safety devices or remove safety guards.

13. Maintain, repair, and store equipment according to prescribed instructions.

14. Inspect all vehicles, equipment, tools, and related safety devices for unsafe conditions before use.

Repair or tag and remove from service if defective.

15. Prior to operation of a vehicle the driver must conduct a walk around of the vehicle to identify

any obstacles, clearance restrictions, or adjacent vehicles that may interfere with executing a safe

movement.

16. Do not use hand held cell phones while operating a company vehicle or mobile equipment while

it is in motion on any type of road except in an emergency.

17. Use company provided cell phones, hands free only, for limited use while operating a company

vehicle or mobile equipment if:

• it is solely for company business;

• it is safe to do so; and

• the vehicle or mobile equipment being operated is NOT on a public roadway in a province,

state, or other jurisdiction where such use is in violation of any law or regulation.

18. Use three-point contact when getting on or off any equipment, machinery, ladder, or vehicle.

19. Face the vehicle or equipment/track unit when getting on or off.

20. Ventilate exhaust when operating internal-combustion equipment inside buildings or enclosedstructures.

Work Environment

21. Keep work area and environment orderly and free from clutter and debris.

22. Do not walk under suspended loads.

23. Identify emergency exits, fire extinguishers, circuit breaker or fuse panels.



Use of Electronic Devices

For employees governed by GCOR/CROR refer to the applicable operating rules and related special

system instructions.

24. Do not use personal entertainment devices while on duty or on CP property except when used

in an of fice or other similar locations approved by your supervisor or by the person in charge,

or when such a device is installed in a company vehicle.25. Do not use personal communication devices except:

• In an emergency;

• During a recognized meal break; and

• For minimal voice communication when:

• The track unit/mobile equipment and physical work activities are stopped;

• You are not foul of any track; and

• You confirm with all involved employees that such use will not interfere with any safety

related duty.

When not in use these devices must be turned off, with any ear pieces removed and stored out of

sight in a location not on your person.

26. Do not use company provided communication devices if you are operating or controlling the

movement of a track unit/mobile equipment unless:

• The track unit/mobile equipment is stopped;



related duty.

27. Do not use company provided communication devices when performing/supervising physical

work unless:

• All physical work activities are stopped;


• You confirm with all involved employees that such use will not interfere with any safetyrelated duty.

28. In all other cases you may use a company provided communication device if:

• You are authorized;



related duty.

Rules 26, 27, 28 above do not apply to devices directly related to safe railway operations

(e.g. company radios, remote switches, etc.).



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Section 11: Function-Specific Rules andRecommended Practices

T- 0 Job Briefings

1. Pre-Departure/Yard Checklist - must be completed, reviewed and signed by all crew members

prior to taking charge of an engine. The yard checklist must be done with the supervisor

present where practicable.

2. Job Briefing – is led by the conductor/foreman and all crew members must have a clear

understanding of the tasks to be performed prior to commencing any work and/or when work

conditions change.

3. On Board Job Briefing Form – all crew members must use the On Board job Briefing form and

the conductor is responsible for completing the form as applicable.

4. Job Debrief – yard and switcher crews which have an on-site supervisor must complete a job

debrief prior to the completion of their shift with the supervisor, reviewing safety concerns

and operational issues. If the supervisor is unavailable to participate the crew must complete

and submit the debrief form. Road crews must have a debrief led by the conductor ensuring all

required documents are secured and handed in as required.

T-1 Air Hoses, Handling

1. Ensure equipment is secured or 3-point protection is provided when handling air hoses.

2. Turn your head away from the glad hands when air hoses are being uncoupled.

3. Never kick, strike at, or jostle the air hose(s) to stop a leak.

4. Do not make any adjustments to air hoses without first closing both angle cocks.

5. Never reach over a drawbar to open or close an angle cock.

6. It is prohibited to “bottle the air” on a car.

Recommended Practices

• Assume a balanced stance that will enable you to quickly step out from between the

equipment in the event of an unexpected movement.

• Keep one foot outside the rail whenever possible.

• Clean debris from area if present.

• Treat all air hoses and angle cocks as if they are under pressure.

• Turn your head away when opening angle cocks to reduce the risk of debris/particles

entering the eyes.

• It is permissible to separate train line hoses by making a separation between equipment.

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Safe Work Procedure: Coupling Air Hoses

Step 1: Ensure equipment is secure, if equipment is attached to

a locomotive, ensure 3-point protection is in place.

Step 2: Step between the cars.

Step 3: Make sure that both glad hands have gaskets.

Step 4: Bending down at the knees and hips while maintaining a

neutral spine, grasp the air hose nearest you firmly

behind its glad hand and bend it upward.

Step 5: Grasp the hose farthest away and pull it toward the

bent hose.

Step 6: Match the glad hands into opposite contoured slots and

push them downward. Make certain that the glad hands

are seated.

Step 7: With your head turned away, gradually open the angle cock.

Step 8: Remove 3-point protection

Safe Work Procedure: Opening Angle Cocks

Step 1: Ensure 3-point protection is in place.

Step 2: With your head turned away, gradually open angle cock,

bracing hose against leg.

Step 3: If you hear an air leak, close both angle cocks and make

sure there is no pressure in the hoses before adjusting or

repairing the leak.

Safe Work Procedure: Opening an angle cock or

“dumping the air” to an uncoupled air hose


Step 2: Grasp the hose at the glad hand clear of the vent port.

Step 3: Brace the glad hand firmly against your thigh just above the knee.

Step 4: Turn your face away from the glad hand before slowly opening the angle cock.

Safe Work Procedure: Uncoupling Air Hoses


Step 2: Close both angle cocks.

Step 3: Bending down while maintaining a neutral spine, firmly

grasp each glad hand with your hand near the coupling.

Step 4: With your arm extended and with a quick motion, pull

upward on the glad hands.



T-2 Cabling Cars

1. Ensure cars are secure or 3-point protection is provided before conducting this task.

2. Ensure cars are free of broken parts.

3. Tow only one car.

4. Bleed air brakes off car being towed.


• Stay clear of cable under load.

Safe Work Procedure: Cabling Cars

Step 1: Ensure car is secured

Step 2: Locate the hole behind the striker plate.

Step 3: Inspect cable to ensure it is in proper working condition.

Step 4: Feed cable through the hole.

Step 5: Push failed drawbar to one side of pocket.

Step 6: Use hook to secure cable.

Step 7: Loop other cable around head of coupler.

Step 8: Ensure cable hook is secure.

Step 9: Apply a light hand brake on car to be moved, adjusting tension/braking force as required to

control the movement of the car by avoiding slack run-in. Avoid skidding the wheels.

Step 10: Test the effectiveness of the brake applied.

Step 11: Position yourself to apply a stronger brake if required.

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T-3 Chocks

1. Ensure 3-point or other protection is in place before applying

or removing chocks.

2. Apply and remove chocks only when movement has stopped

and slack has settled.

3. Work only from the side of the equipment.

4. Keep fingers and hands clear of the wheel tread and top of rail.

5. Use only approved chocking devices.


• Use caution attempting to remove chock because it may be wedged between the rail and

wheel.

Safe Work Procedure: Handling Chocks

Step 1: Position yourself to the side of the equipment.

Step 2: Grasp the chock by the handle.

Step 3: Wedge the chock between the rail and the wheel.

Step 4: If required, move rail car before removing chock.

Step 5: When removing a chock, place the chock in a designated location or parallel to and against

the rail.

T-4 Company Vehicles

1. The vehicle operator must be in possession of valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle being

operated.

2. Inspect Company vehicles for unsafe conditions before use. Repair or tag and remove from

service if defective.

3. Operate Company vehicles with daytime running lights if so equipped.

4. Do not get on or off a moving Company vehicle.

5. While being transported in Company vehicles, ride only in seats permanently installed or in

approved, identified riding locations.

6. Wear seat belt while operating or riding in motor vehicles equipped with them, unless engaged

in inspections and traveling less than 15 MPH on CP property.

7. While transporting tools, materials and equipment with a company vehicle on road or track,

loads must be contained, immobilized or secured.

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• All mirrors should be adjusted and windows cleared to maximize driver visibility.

• If operating a vehicle with a restricted rear view and if a passenger is present, it is

recommended the passenger exit the vehicle and provide direction to the driver during the

reverse movement.• Ensure the passenger providing direction is in a safe location and visible at all times to the

driver. Review and agree on the communication to be used between the driver and the

person giving direction. If visibility from the driver to the person providing direction is lost,

the reverse movement must be stopped.

• When parking a company vehicle, the vehicle should:

• Be parked so a reverse movement is avoided when exiting the parking location; or

• Be backed into a parking stall upon arrival

• Do not park foul of the track unless on-track protection is provided.

T-5 Aligning Drawbar/Coupler

1. Separate cars to be coupled by 50 feet

2. Ensure that each group of cars is secured and 3-point

protection is provided prior to stepping foul of

equipment.

3. Check for other equipment movements on the

same track.

4. Do not adjust coupler by kicking it with your foot.

5. Do not lift a drawbar.


• Separate cars on straight (tangent) track if

possible.

• Align drawbar/coupler from either a backward-

facing or a forward-facing position.

• Establish secure footing and handholds.

• Keep fingers and hands clear of pinch points.

• Listen to what is going on around you. If you hear

any equipment move, step clear immediately.

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Safe Work Procedure: Aligning Coupler with Backward or Forward Method

Step 1: Stand to the side of the coupler.

Step 2: Face or turn your back to the coupler leaning against it.

Step 3: Put one foot beneath the coupler, one foot in front of you or one foot behind you, depending

on method.

Step 4: Watch your footing, especially during wet and winter conditions. Do not step on the rail

when walking, however, it is permitted to brace your foot on the rail for added leverage when

aligning the drawbar using the backward or forward facing technique.

Step 5: Grip the coupler from beneath and watch your fingers.

Step 6: Keep the load close to your body.

Step 7: Bend at the knees and hips while maintaining a neutral spine

Step 8: Raise up from the knees, using your leg muscles, and shift your weight forwards/backwards to

push the drawbar over. Do not lift the drawbar or elevate your shoulders when pushing.

Step 9: Use whole body movements, pushing small distances, stopping and repositioning as needed

(repeating the steps above) until the drawbar is aligned. Do not over exert. Get assistance if

required.

Backward Facing Technique

Forward Facing Technique



Safe Work Procedure: Using Knuckle-mate

Step 1: Separate cars by 50 feet before stepping foul of equipment.

Step 2: Ensure cars are secured and 3-point protection is applied.

Step 3: Ensure the knuckle is closed and locked, and the pin is down.

Step 4: Connect the Knuckle-Mate by placing it over the top of

the knuckle.

Step 5: Make certain the central pin is securely in the hold of the

knuckle, perhaps by adjusting the top levered nut.

Step 6: Assume a balanced position with a wide base of support such

that your center of gravity is well between your feet. Use both

hands on the handle.

Step 7: Adjust the coupler by pulling on the Knuckle-Mate. Be prepared

for unexpected movement.Step 8: Step clear of the equipment, without fouling adjacent track, and

remove 3-point protection, where required.

Safe Work Procedure: Coupler Alignment Strap

Step 1: Separate cars by 50 feet before stepping foul of equipment.Step 2: Ensure cars are secured and/or 3-point protection is confirmed before stepping foul of

equipment.

Step 3: Close the knuckle on each car, step clear and remove 3-point protection.

Step 4: Move the engine or cars towards the standing car and stop movement within 3 feet of the

standing car (an exemption to the 50 ft rule).

Step 5: Ensure 3-point protection is engaged.

Step 6: Place the ends of the coupler strap around the couplers and stand clear of the equipment.

Remove 3-point protection.

Step 7: Slowly separate the equipment to remove the slack from the strap and align the couplers.

Step 8: Move the equipment close enough to allow the coupler alignment strap to be removed.

Step 9: Ensure 3-point protection is engaged. Remove the coupler alignment strap.

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T-6 Coupling/Uncoupling

1. Before coupling cars:

• If riding equipment prior to coupling, stop, detrain

(if riding a locomotive, you are exempt from

stopping and detraining); and• Ensure couplers are aligned and that at least one

knuckle is open.

2. Do not adjust drawbars or knuckles, hoses, or angle

cocks when cars or engines are about to couple.

3. Secure 3-point protection and separate cars by 50

feet when adjusting a knuckle or coupler on equipment with a locomotive attached.

4. Do not jerk the operating lever.

5. Only use an operating lever under the following conditions:

• while stopped; or

• at a walking pace, never run.

6. Lift operating lever using your hand only.


• Where practicable, avoid coupling or uncoupling cars on curves.

• Establish secure footing and handholds. Keep fingers and hands clear of pinch points when

adjusting the knuckle.

• Do not adjust couplers manually unless they move when you apply limited effort.

• Listen to what is going on around you. If you hear any equipment move, step clear

immediately.

• Stretch the cars after coupling to ensure cars are connected.• Turn your head away from air hoses as the cars seperate when air is being used.

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T-7 Knuckle Replacement

1. Separate equipment by 50 feet.

2. Ensure cars are secured and 3-point protection is

provided before stepping foul of equipment.

3. When removing or replacing knuckles, keep feet clear of area directly beneath knuckle.

4. Do not insert your fingers through the hole at the

bottom of a coupler to raise the lock block to open

the knuckle.


• When opening the knuckle have good footing and handholds.

Safe Work Procedure: Transporting Knuckle to Replacement Location

Loading Knuckle onto Car

Step1: Orient the knuckle so you can lift it with your hands clear of pinch

points.

Step 2: Use a squat technique, with wide stance, bending at the hips and

knees, keeping your back neutral as you lift the knuckle off the ground.

Step 3: Place the knuckle on the ladder rung to take the weight while youreposition your hands underneath the knuckle.

Step 4: Use a stride stance or semi-squat lift to lift the knuckle up onto

the car deck.

Removing Knuckle from Car

Step 5: Use a squat technique, with elbows braced on

thighs, to slide the knuckle (by slightly taking up the

weight) to the edge.

Step 6: Use a golfer’s lift to allow your hand to stabilize on

the railcar as you raise the knuckle off the car and

release it to the ground.

For further instruction on the “Golfer’s Lift” refer to the Movement

Safety Guidelines, Section III Resources.

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Safe Work Procedure: Replacing Knuckles

Step 1: Ensure 3-point protection is in place or cars are secured with 50 FT separation.

Step 2: Obtain the correct knuckle type - ensure the correct knuckle type is used.

Step 3: Keeping feet clear of the area under the coupler, make sure the knuckle pin is in place and

open the knuckle.

Step 4: Remove the cotter pin.

Step 5: Remove the knuckle from the coupler.

Step 6: Holding the old knuckle close to the body (with stable base of support), place it away from

the immediate work area so it will not become a tripping or operational hazard.

Step 7: Drop the replacement knuckle over the rail first before repeating

the squat lift.

Step 8: Move the lock block back into the coupler recess with the

operating lever held up with an operating lever strap or other

available item (i.e. haywire, belt).

Step 9: Use a squat technique, with wide stance, bending through the hips

and knees, keeping a neutral spine as you lift the knuckle off the

ground and place it into the coupler pocket.

Step 10: Close the knuckle.

Step 11: Insert the knuckle pin into the pinhole, with both hands free, making sure it locks properly.

Step 12: Remove 3-point protection.



T-8 Crossing Over Rail Equipment

1. Use the appropriate safety device when crossing over equipment (cross over platforms, ladders,

end platforms, locomotive platforms).

2. Do not cross under equipment.

3. Do not cross over between coupled, moving cars.4. Do not step onto the coupler, striker casting, sliding center sill, coupler shank, angle cock, air

hose or trainline, journal box, operating lever, or truck side.

5. Do not stand, sit or walk on the top of or on the sides of any open top cars (i.e., gondolas,

hoppers, ballast cars, or air dump cars).

6. Do not cross over between multi-level (auto) cars or cars without end platforms.

7. Do not cross/move from one car to another, either while stationary or while moving.


• Maintain 3-point contact when crossing over rail equipment.



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T-9 Derails

1. Prior to operating a derail:

• ensure the track is either clear of traf fic in both directions or subject to controlled

movement; and

• ensure that your movement is stopped 100 feet from the derail and 3-point protection is

provided before operating the derail.

2. If the derail is found to be defective, report it immediately to your supervisor.

3. Do not place a derail lock in an area where the derail will fall on it when placed in the non-

derailing position.

4. When entering a track with a derail, do not ride a car over a derail left in the non-derailing

position. Entrain the movement at a point past the derail. Exemption – special derails with locks.


• Avoid putting hands in pinch point locations.

• Watch for moving equipment. Use proper body mechanics.

• Some derails do not have handles. In freezing temperatures, derails may freeze to the rail

surface. Always test the derail in these conditions before attempting to lift.

• Use your gloves as padding if you kneel down to access the lock

Safe Work Procedure: Removing Derails

Step 1: Obtain 3-point protection, where required.

Step 2: Unlock and remove the lock.

Step 3: While positioned outside the rail, face the derail getting as close as safely possible to it.

Step 4: Bend at the knees and hips while maintaining a neutral spine. Try to keep your knees behind

your toes as you bend down.

Step 5: Grip the derail handle securely (or if no handle is present lift the derail from the field side

edge, as pictured) with hands and fingers clear of pinch points (test the derail by lifting up

on it slightly to ensure it will freely move). Do not over exert. Get assistance if required.

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T-10 Emergencies and Derailments

See also Emergency Response Plan

Only authorized personnel are permitted at a derailment site.

1. Follow all notification procedures as outlined in location-specific Emergency Response Plans.

2. Approach an emergency or a derailment site only when it has been determined that it is safe to

do so.

3. When arriving at an emergency site, contact the On-Scene Response Coordinator or Person-In-

Charge for a job briefing.

4. Follow all procedures outlined in the on-site job briefing.


• Use extreme caution when walking near or around damaged equipment, structures, re-railing

equipment, track, or walkways, and avoid debris and other material that could cause tripping

or slipping.

• Look for and avoid power lines, fiber optic cables, and underground utilities.

• Keep clear of all wreckage-clearing equipment, leaning equipment, equipment that is capable

of rolling, and rail or other track structures under strain.

• Do not climb on or be about equipment that has derailed except in the performance of

duties as instructed by a Person-In-Charge.

• Do not move an injured person unless he or she is in danger of further injury or his or her

location endangers you or anyone else.



T-11 Entraining and Detraining Equipment

1. It is prohibited to entrain or detrain moving equipment.

2. The ONLY exceptions are:

• In emergent situations, such as to avoid a collision;

• When operating dual control switches on heavy/mountain grades, to enable returning of a dual

control switch to “power” position once the movement has occupied the switch points, without

bringing the movement to a stop; and• When slow speed control is being used to load or unload product.

3. Use 3-points of contact on steps, ladders, railings, or handrails when entraining or detraining any piece

of equipment or structure.

4. Entrain and detrain clear of switch stands, bridge approaches, retaining walls, and other fixed objects.

5. Do not get on or off moving track units or other work equipment.

6. Face the locomotive when entraining or detraining from a locomotive stairwell. Use both handrails.

7. Do not jump from any piece of equipment or structure to ground level or onto another adjacent

equipment or structure.


• Communicate the intent to entrain or detrain to fellow crew members.

• Consider weather, footing, lighting and other pertinent conditions.

• When practicable entrain or detrain in the locomotive engineer’s line of sight.

• Check your intended path to ensure it is clear of debris.

• When using a cars ladder, improve your footing by turning your feet at an angle and placing the

ball of your foot on the ladder’s rung against the ladder’s side rails.

• Keep your back in a neutral alignment, maintaining your centre of mass over your base of support

and minimizing twisting. Do not reach up or out from the body excessively with either your

arms or legs.

• Use large muscle groups with smooth continuous movements controlling your momentum when

climbing down.



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Safe Work Procedure: Entraining Moving Equipment

Note: Reference exemptions as per rule T-11.

Step 1: Communicate the intention to entrain to person in control of the movement. Stand facing

the approaching movement, clear of its path on the engineer or operator’s side.

Step 2: Ensure that your entraining area:

• Will provide solid footing; and• Does not have any object or condition that will cause you to slip or trip.

Step 3: Identify leading foot and trailing hand:

• If movement is from the left: left foot and right hand

• If movement is from the right: right foot and left hand

Step 4: Do not attempt to entrain if you think the equipment is moving too fast.

Step 5: Grasp handrail or ladder with trailing hand and, in sync with the movement, step into the

stirrup or step with the leading foot first. Once on the equipment, secure your trailing foot

into the stirrup or step while simultaneously securing your trailing hand on the handhold of

the equipment.

Step 6: Communicate to the person in control of the movement you have entrained.

Safe Work Procedure: Detraining Moving Equipment

Note: Reference exemptions as per rule T-11.

Step 1: Communicate your intention to detrain to the person in control of the movement. When

getting off equipment, always face the direction of travel. Visually select a safe area to detrain

well in advance.

Step 2: Ensure that your detraining area:

• Will provide solid footing; and

• Does not have any object or condition that will cause you to slip or trip.

Step 3: When getting off equipment, always face the equipment that you are about to detrain and

look where you are going to place your feet.

Step 4: Identify trailing foot and hand:

• If movement is from left: left foot and hand

• If movement is from right: right foot and hand

Step 5: As you get closer:

a. Narrow your focus on a detraining spot, double checking that it is free of tripping hazards.

b. Drop your trailing foot from the stirrup, make sure it is behind and ahead of the leading foot.

c. Lower your foot to the ground and step away with the other foot.

Step 6: Maintain a grip on the handhold with your trailing hand until you are balanced on your feet.

Step 7: Once your balance is ensured, release your trailinghand from the handhold and step away

from the track.

Step 8: Communicate to the person in control of the movement that you are off the equipment.



T-12 Fire Safety

1. Replace or report to supervisor for immediate replacement any discharged, missing, or defective

fire extinguisher.

2. Use proper grounding and bonding techniques to prevent static electricity charge when

dispensing or transferring flammable liquids.

3. Dispose of flammable or combustible materials according to established Company guidelines.


• Do not leave open flames unattended.

Safe Work Procedure: Fire Extinguishers

Step 1: Carry extinguisher to fire by the handle.

Step 2: Stand upwind of the fire.

Step 3: Pull safety pin to break tamper seal.

Step 4: Operate mechanism which releases gas pressure and extinguisher powder.Step 5: Direct discharge at leading edge of fire in a slow sweeping motion toward source of ignition.

T-13 Fusees

1. Store fusees in authorized locations.

2. Carry fusees in approved flagging kits.

3. When igniting a fusee:

• hold and strike it away from your body;

• do not look directly at the fusee; and

• do not ignite near fuel sources and be on guard for sparks.

4. When extinguishing a fusee, do not allow the burning compound to come in contact with acombustible material.


• Hold fusee away from body and downwind to avoid inhalation of smoke.

• To extinguish a fusee:

• Bury the burning end in sand or loose dirt;

• Gently strike the burning end of the fusee over the edge of a rail or a heavy metal object

to ensure the burning compound is separated from the rest of the fusee; or

• Let the fusee burn to completion.

Safe Work Procedure: Fusees

Step 1: Hold the fusee near the base.

Step 2: Pull the tape over the top to expose the scratch surface on the end of the cap.

Step 3: Twist the cap away from the head of the fusee.

Step 4: Hold the cap stationary, turn your face away, and rub the igniter on the head of the fusee

lightly against the scratch surface of the cap in a motion away from the body.

Step 5: If the fusee does not light, pause before attempting to light it again. While pausing, keep the

fusee pointed away from your face and body.



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T-14 Hand Brakes

1. Apply the minimum number of hand brakes and test the effectiveness in accordance with

applicable operating rules and operating instructions governing hand brakes.

2. Do not operate the hand brake if it is defective or damaged. Report defective hand brakes.

3. Ensure that cars with defective hand brakes are coupled to cars with effective hand brakes.4. Remove hand brakes prior to moving car(s) to prevent wheel damage, unless cabling cars.

5. Ensure hands, and other body parts are clear of moving parts of the hand brake.

6. When operating wheel-type hand brakes, always grip the brake wheel with your thumb on the

outside of the wheel rim.

7. Never stand on a rail when applying or releasing a hand brake.

8. Do not apply hand brakes from the ground unless the bottom of the handbrake wheel is at

shoulder height or below and 3-point protection is applied and/or cars are secure.

9. It is permissible to release hand brakes from the ground as long as your torso does not break

the plane of the equipment


• Ensure you have secure footing on the car, or where

applicable on the ground, and maintain 3 points of contact.

• Apply the hand brake fully, but do not overexert.

• Always ask for assistance if the hand brake requires

excessive force to raise/lower or operate.

• When practicable avoid using high hand brakes or

horizontal wheel-type hand brakes. Instead, use other cars

(coupled in the same cut of cars) with other types of handbrakes. If cars with high hand brakes or horizontal wheel

hand brakes are alone or at the low end of a downward

sloping track, the brakes MUST be applied.

• When releasing brakes it is recommended that you check at

least two cars beyond the last hand brake found and released

to ensure there are no more hand brakes applied.

Safe Work Procedure: Horizontal Wheel Hand Brakes (Staff/Stem-Winder)

1. Be sure you can operate the hand brake without interference with any load

on the car.

2. Determine if the hand brake is:

• A horizontal wheel with a pawl weight; or

• A horizontal wheel with a gradual release (i.e., no pawl weight).

3. Determine if the wheel/shaft assembly must be raised and lowered for the proper operation of

the hand brake.

4. Establish a wide base of support, keeping your spine in neutral and bending at the hips and

knees when you squat down to grip the brake wheel. Try to keep your knees behind your toes.

5. Always operate these hand brakes using both hands.

6. Ensure hands,fingers, and loose clothing are not placed within the spokes of the hand brake.

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Red line indicates the plane

of the equipment



Safe Work Procedure: Applying Ratchet Hand Brakes

Step 1: Ensure that the release lever or pawl weight is at the “ON” position.

Step 2: Determine if you can operate the brake with your heels on the ground to ensure a stable

platform. If yes, follow Steps 3 - 5. If no, follow steps 6 - 9 or use a brake stick.

On Ground

Step 3: If there is slack in the brake assembly operate the brake lever up and down with a push/pull

movement, with a stable platform being

maintained, until there is resistance. If possible,

alternate between the right and left hands when

taking up the slack. Use the free hand to help stabilize.

Step 4: Once there is resistance, face towards the end of

the car and grasp the handle with a full grip,

keeping your wrist straight. While maintaining a

stable base of support, use your legs to drive

upwards, pushing up with your whole body and

your shoulder in order to apply the handbrake.

Step 5: Apply the hand brake with whole body efforts

until tight.

Go to Step 9.

On Car

Step 6: With feet firmly planted, establish a stable

platform from the side ladder on the car, using

3-point contact at all times with feet firmly

planted.

Step 7: Using a full grip, operate the brake lever up and

down with a push/pull movement until there

is resistance. As you near the end of the slack,

make sure that you use a whole body motion

driving upwards with your legs in order to

engage the ratchet handbrake. Minimize side

bend to reach brake handle. Do not twist and

keep your elbow close to the side of your body.

Step 8: Apply the hand brake with whole body efforts

until tight.

Step 9: After applying the handbrake, check the chain to

ensure it is tight and intact.



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Safe Work Procedure: Releasing Ratchet Hand Brakes

Release the brake from the ground with your heels firmly planted. If this is not possible release the

handbrake from the car maintaining 3-point contact and a neutral spine as you pull up on the release

lever or pawl weight.

Releasing brakes with “quick release” levers

Step 1: Use the free hand to help stabilize. Rotate the release lever to the release “OFF” positionwhile maintaining 3-point contact to release the handbrake.

Step 2: Return the release lever back to the apply “On” position after the hand brake is fully

released.

Releasing brakes with pawl weight

Step 1: Rotate the pawl weight to the release “OFF” position while maintaining 3-point contact to

release the handbrake.

Step 2: Use the free hand to help stabilize. Hold the brake near end of the handle and give a short

pull on the handle (as if to apply hand brake) holding your elbow close to your body allowing

the pawl weight to lift pawl out of engagement.Step 3: Lower the lever back to original position pushing it slightly as it comes to rest against the

lever stop, until the hand brake releases.

Step 4: Return the pawl weight back to the apply “On” position after the hand brake is fully released.

Safe Work Procedure: Multilevel (Autorack) Hand Brake Using the Multilevel

Brake Stick

Step 1: Position yourself on a balanced surface. Use good body positioning and operate the tool inclose to the body. Maintain comfort by alternating from a left- to a right-handed grip.

Step 2: Couple the brake stick to the brake lever handle. The adaptor on the end of the brake stick

is designed to couple with the two basic types of handles. The adaptor will always rest in

alignment with the brake lever handle for easy coupling. For brake lever handles with a

squared end, the adaptor fastens to the handle through its squared opening in the top of the

adaptor. The end of the handle should stick out the bottom of the adaptor.

Step 3: Once the brake stick is coupled to the brake lever handle, and with two hands on the brake

stick, operate the brake lever up and down until there is resistance (i.e., take the slack out

of the brake assembly).

Step 4: Once there is resistance, tighten the hand brake using whole body efforts. Do not overexert.

Step 5: Once the hand brake is tightened, uncouple the brake stick adaptor from the hand brake

lever handle by removing the adaptor in reverse of how it was coupled to the handle.



Safe Work Procedure: Applying All Vertical Wheel Hand Brakes

Step 1: Maintain a stable platform at all times while inspecting and operating hand brakes.

Step 2: Inspect the condition of the hand brake, including brake wheel and chain, before attempting

to operate. Ensure the chain is not caught on the platform.

Step 3: Place the release lever or pawl on the ‘on’ position by reaching behind the wheel with the

right hand.

Step 4: Grip the brake wheel with your thumb and fingers on the outsideof the wheel rim, then turn the wheel in a clockwise motion at a

steady pace, using short strokes, to take up the loose chain (slack).

Step 4: Turn the wheel at a steady pace using short strokes to avoid

awkward work for the hand, wrist, or shoulder. Apply ALL vertical

wheel hand brakes by rotating the brake wheel in a clockwise direction.

Step 5: Maintain a neutral spine by keeping hips and shoulders aligned and

in line with the pulling direction used to tighten the brake.

Standing on Ground: Place your right hand at the 4 o’clock position. Use

short pulls with the wrist, hand and back in neutralposition while pulling towards the body (elbow down

to trunk) to reduce awkward positions. As needed,

use body weight to initiate pulls to compliment arm

strength.

Standing on Car: As the handbrake becomes tight, Place your

right hand at approximately the 5 to 8 o’clock

position range on the rim. This is dependent on

your height and position standing on the car.

Use whole body efforts with smooth continuous

movements and neutral positions to minimizeawkward postures of the back and shoulder.

Step 6: Apply the brake fully but do not over exert.

Step 7: After applying the hand brake, check the chain to ensure

it is tight and intact.

Note: The rail cars illustrated below have end mounted vertical wheel hand brakes that can be

applied from the ground if the procedures outlined above are followed.

Frame Car (for automotive frames)

Intermodal Well Cars A Coil Car


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• Keep machinery and equipment clean.

• Remove or bend down protruding objects that present a hazard. Return and secure materials

and equipment after use.

• Clean up oil spills, grease, flammable liquid or other slippery substances immediately. Dispose

of rags in a proper container.

• When disposing of refuse reduce, reuse and recycle when able.

T-16 Multiple Unit (MU) Cable

1. Ensure 3-point protection before installing or removing multiple unit (MU) cables.

2. When dummy receptacles are not provided, remove and store MU cables in the designated

location on the unit or ensure they are hung in a manner that does not impede any walkways.


• Perform task with two employees when possible.

Safe Work Procedure: Installing Multiple Unit (MU) Cables

Step 1: Take up a position from the locomotive platform

or from the ground.

Step 2: Pick-up the pre-placed MU cable from the platform

with your right hand and lift MU receptacle cover with

your left hand.

Step 3: Align 27 pin plug in corresponding slots.

Step 4: Manipulate plug into receptacle.

Step 5: Release cover ensuring locking tab is engaged.

Step 6: Ensure cable is in captain hook and free from contact

with coupler.

Safe Work Procedure: Removing Multiple Unit

(MU) Cables

Step 1: Take up position from the platform or from theground.

Step 2: Lift MU receptacle cover with your left hand and

manipulate plug out of receptacle with your right hand.

Step 3: Place MU cable on the platform, detrain and lift cable

from the platform and plug into dummy receptacle

from the ground.

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T-17 Non-CP Personnel

See also Dealing with Trespassers - An Employee Guide, 3rd Party Process Guidelines, Minimum Safety

Requirements for Contractors Working on CP Property, Minimum requirements for 3rd party Operators on CP

Property in Canada.

1. Employees responsible for non-CP personnel must ensure they:

• Understand the terms of the Minimum Safety Requirements for Contractors and 3rd PartyOperators Working on CP Property in Canada;

• Receive site-specific safety orientation and job briefing.

• Wear PPE according to location-specific requirements.

2. Do not foul track without proper protection.


• Report any suspicious persons to security or supervisor on duty.

T-18 Of fice Safety

See also Of fice Safety Training Program and T-15 “Housekeeping.”

1. When sitting in a chair, keep all chair legs or casters on the floor.

2. Use only approved stepladders to access elevated locations.

3. Ensure that desk and file cabinet doors and drawers are closed when not in use.


• Keep aisles, walkways, and work areas clear of obstacles and tripping hazards.

• Keep blades and sharp pointed objects in the closed position when not in use.

• Store heavy materials on lower shelves.

T-19 On or About Locomotives

1. Use door handles or other opening/closing devices

whenever provided.

2. Keep locomotive cab clean and free of debris, clutter

and slip/trip hazards.


• Ask for assistance when placing grips/bags on locomotives, if required.

• Use a grip/bag that can be handled in a backpack/pack sack fashion and use both shoulder

straps and engage all belts to reduce the chance of any materials snagging on obstacles as

you enter the train.



Safe Work Procedure: Loading Grips/Bags on Locomotives

Step 1: Maintain 3-point contact while handling grips/bags and entraining and detraining.

Step 2: Lift bag/grip from ground up and onto locomotive deck, following the Movement Safety

Guidelines.

a. Starting with one foot on the ground and one hand on

the railing, use the momentum of the hand-held grip byswinging it back to enable it to easily swing up to the

platform of the locomotive.

b. Extra momentum can be provided by stepping up to the

first step as the bag swings up.

Alternate technique: If your handheld grip is not that heavy:

c. Stand with your shoulder in contact with the handrail for

stability while balancing your hand-held grip on your

bottom hand and guiding the grip with your other hand

on the side.d. Push-up with your bottom hand with a forceful motion

to launch your hand-held grip up to the locomotive platform.

Step 3: Push the hand-held grip forward on the platform to allow

room for your feet as you climb onto the platform.

Step 4: Once on the platform, place one hand on the railing and use

a golfer’s lift technique to lift the hand-held grip and

continue along the walkway. With the handheld grip held to

the front of your body, navigate around any obstacles

as you enter the locomotive.

Step 5: Once inside the locomotive, sit on the edge of an empty

seat while taking off your back pack-style grip to allow the

weight of the grip to be taken-up by the seat as you remove

your pack.

Safe Work Procedure: Opening/Closing Locomotive Cab Windows.

While standing or placing one knee on the chair seat pan, with your arm closest to the window use

the palm of your hand to push on the handle to open or close the window.



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T-20 On or About Tracks

1. Do not sit on or lean against stationary equipment unless proper protection is provided.

2. Look in both directions before:

• Fouling or crossing a track

• Getting on or off equipment• Operating a switch

3. Do not walk between rails or foul the track, except when duties require and it is safe to do so.

Always remain alert and attentive to possible movement.

4. When walking between equipment, ensure there is a minimum of 50 feet of separation between

equipment.

5. Do not step on any part of a(n):

• rail

• switch or switch machine, except to operate foot pedal

• frog

• derail• retarder

• defect detector/hot box detector

• Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI) reader

6. At night and during periods of reduced visibility, use a lantern or other approved light source to

perform work.


• Use caution during bad weather and when visibility is impaired.

• When traversing a bridge be aware of weather conditions, lighting conditions and bridge

surface conditions. Walk directly between the running rails if no walkway is provided. Ensure

there are no openings between the outside running rails in excess of 12”.

• If found in a situation where you are located between adjacent track movements, kneel down

and stop the movement you are controlling.

Hump Yard Retarder Hump Yard Inert Retarder



Safe Work Procedure: Flagging

If required to manually protect a crossing equip yourself with the following:

By day—High Visibility apparel

By night—High Visibility apparel and red fusees or a red light

Step 1: To stop vehicles by day, face vehicles required to stop and raise an arm straight out with palm facing driver. To stop vehicles by night, face vehicle required to stop and while holding

red light or fusee, swing arm from side to side at right angles to the road.

Step 2: If flagging alone at a crossing where vehicles can move in either direction, speak to the driver

of the first vehicle stopped to ensure that the driver remains stopped clear of the crossing

while you stop the vehicle arriving from the other direction. When stopping vehicles at

crossings with more than one track, first stop the vehicle whose line of sight is most

restricted by the equipment.

Step 3: Stand to the side of the lane(s) of traf fic you are controlling, position your body at a right

angle to the road.


• When working at or near crossings, train crews should avoid using hand signals for train

operations which could be misunderstood by motorists using the crossing.



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T-21 Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing

1. Wear approved PPE and clothing that meets or exceeds CP policies – See PPE Clothing Chart

(T-22).

Clothing

2. When working in other than an of fice environment, wear ankle-length pants and waist-length

shirts with minimum quarter-length sleeves at all times. Clothing must not interfere with vision,hearing or use of hands and feet.

3. Wear protective clothing when the potential for chemical or physical injury to the body exists.


• Secure flared, loose, or torn cuffs with straps to prevent catching in machinery or on

equipment.

Eye and Face Protection

See also CP’s Eye and Face Protection Policy

4. Safety eyewear used on CP or customer property as a minimum must:

• meet CSA Z94.3 (in Canada) and ANSI Z87.1 (in the US);

• have permanently attached side shields;

• not contain transition lenses;

• not have mirrored finishes; and

• be obtained from CP approved lists and sources.

5. Tinted safety eyewear used on CP property must:

• not be worn at night, in buildings/tunnels or when visibility is reduced due to low light and/or

weather conditions; and


6. Personal tinted sunglasses cannot be worn while operating or riding in any movement or track

unit.


• Ensure that your safety glasses are tinted when light intensity causes you to squint.

• Do not wear contact lenses in work environments where hazards from particulates or

chemicals are present.

• Do not apply insect repellent directly onto your safety eyewear as its use can possibly

degrade the eyewear and reduce its level of protection.

Exemptions

You are exempted from wearing approved safety eyewear in:

• Of fice areas;

• Designated lunch break areas;

• In vehicles, locomotives, machines, or equipment with windows closed, unless you are

performing repairs or maintenance work; and

• Areas where exemption has been granted based upon a risk assessment that indicates an

adjustment to the personal protective equipment requirement.



Footwear

See also CP’s Safety Footwear Policy

7. Safety footwear used on CP property as a minimum must:

• meet CSA Z195 Grade 1, Green Triangle (in Canada) and ASTM F13 (in the US);

• have puncture and oil resistant soles;

• have an upper greater than 6 inches in height (measured from the top of the sole, instepside, to lowest point on the top of the upper) that encircles and supports at least 1 inch

above the ankle bone;

• have a defined heel with a minimum height of 3/8 inches measured from the sole except

where exempted;

• have laces and be laced fully to the top at all times to provide adequate ankle support

except where exempted; and

• be maintained so they are free of tears and have a functioning tread.

To see exemptions refer to the CP’s Safety Footwear Policy

8. Anti-slip winter footwear must be worn when snow and/or ice conditions exist when working.



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Head Protection

See also Head Protection Policy

9. Head Protection used on CP property as a minimum must:

• meet CSA Z94.1 (in Canada) and ANSI 89.1 (in the US);

• not be worn backwards;

• be fluorescent orange and display approved retro-reflective markings;

• not be worn with anything placed between the plastic shell and suspension except for winter

liners provided they are inspected prior to every use to ensure they do not adversely affect

the proper fit or function of the hard hat;

• not be worn with anything on top of the head that may interfere with the proper use of the

suspension:

• baseball-style caps are not permitted to be worn underneath a hard hat as they will not

allow the suspension to work properly during impact; and

• bandanas, handkerchiefs, hoodies, touques, skull caps, inner turbans or welder’s caps that

do not contain metal parts can be worn under a hard hat with a ratchet type suspension,

only if it is worn smoothly on the top of the head. A ratchet type suspension will ensurethe best possible fit.

• be free of any stickers unless approved and they are not placed closer than ½ inch from the

edge of the hard hat and do not cover any existing hard hat damage; and



• Do not apply insect repellent onto or inside the hard hat as its use can possibly degrade the

hard hat and reduce its level of protection.

ExemptionsYou are exempted from wearing approved head protection in:

• of fice areas;

• vehicles or work equipment with overhead protection except ballast regulators and

spreaders and unless you are performing repairs or maintenance work;

• designated lunch break areas; and

• areas where exemption has been granted based upon a risk assessment that indicates an

adjustment to the personal protective equipment requirement.

Hearing Protection

See also Hearing Loss Prevention Program

10. Hearing protection used on CP property as a minimum must meet CSA Z94.2 (in Canada) and

ANSI S12.6-2008 (in the US):

• be used in accordance with the CP Hearing Loss Prevention Program; and




High-Visibility Apparel

See also CP’s High-Visibility Policy

11. High Visibility apparel used on CP property as a minimum must:

• meet CSA Z96 Class 2 standard;

• be visible at all times;

• be worn zippered or snapped up at all times; and


12. New hires must wear lime green / yellow high visibility vests throughout their first year

of service.

Exemptions

You are exempted from wearing approved high visibility apparel in

• of fice areas;

• designated lunch break areas; and

• areas where exemption has been granted based upon a risk assessment that indicates anadjustment to the personal protective equipment requirement.

Jewellery and Hair

13. Do not wear jewellery or loose clothing around a potential source of entanglement or electrical

equipment.

14. Tie back or secure long hair.

Respirators

15. Respirators used on CP property as a minimum must:

• meet CSA Z94.4 (in Canada) and ANSI Z88.2 (in the US) standards and:

• be used in accordance with the Respirator Protection Policy;

• be properly fit tested; and


Work Gloves

16. Work gloves used on CP property as a minimum must be obtained from approved sources and

be worn in accordance with the PPE Chart (T-22)

Fall Protection

17. Use fall protection when working at heights in excess of:

• 8 feet (2.4 meters) in Canada;

• 12 feet (3.66 meters) on bridges in the United States; and

• 6 feet (1.83 meters) everywhere else in the United States.

18. Use 3-Point contact as a fall protection system only when climbing, working from or descending

a ladder at a height less than 20 feet (6.1 meters).



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T-22 Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Chart

The following chart indicates minimum PPE requirements for Transportation/Field Operations

employees while conducting general and specific activities.

Note: Local management may designate other areas or jobs that require additional PPE. All PPE must

meet CP approved standards.

Transportation/Field

Operations PPE

Requirements

M = MandatoryR = As Required

- = Not Required

Hearing

Protection

Gloves/

Mitts

High

Visibility

Vest

Hard

Hat

Respiratory

Protection

Eye

Protection

Safety

Footwear

Crews of work trains R M M R R M M

Customer Property R M M R R M M

Handling switches

critical parts on cars,

engines, EOT/SBU

devices

R M M - - M M

In locomotives -

closed windowsR - - - - - M

In locomotives -

open windowsM - - - - M M

Intermodal Facilities R M M R - M M

Riding on

locomotives outside

of cab

M M M - - M M

Riding on rail cars - M M - - M M

Train inspections R R M R - M M

Working auxiliaries/

derailmentsR M M M R M M

Working in

close proximity to

retarders

R - M - - M M



T-23 Restricted/Close Clearances

1. Review the applicable operating bulletins/notices, timetables (special instructions) for close/

restricted clearances during job briefings and follow-up job briefings.

2. When riding on equipment, stop the movement and detrain before reaching a restricted/close

clearance.

3. When riding in equipment (locomotives, track equipment and/or motor vehicles), keep all body

parts within the confines of the equipment.


• Stand outside the rail of the adjacent track and extend the arm towards the equipment.

When you are unable to touch the equipment, leave the equipment at least an additional

CP Safety Rule Book 2012

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