Employee Safety Rules IN EFFECT AT 0001 Central, Mountain and Pacific Continental Time Sunday, October 30, 2005 These rules are for all employees of BNSF Railway who do not fall under the jurisdiction of the TY&E Safety Rules, the Mechanical Safety Rules and Policies or the Maintenance of Way Safety Rules. BNSF Safety Vision We believe every accident or injury is preventable. Our vision is that Burlington Northern Santa Fe will operate free of accidents and injuries. Burlington Northern Santa Fe will achieve this vision through: A culture that makes safety our highest priority and provides continuous self-examination as to the effectiveness of our safety process and performance ... A work environment, including the resources and tools, that is safe and accident-free where all known hazards will be eliminated or safe-guarded ... Work practices and training for all employees that make safety essential to the tasks we perform ... An empowered work force, including all employees, that takes responsibility for personal safety, the safety of fellow employees, and the communities in which we serve. EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 2 Table of Contents S-1.0 Core Safety Rules ........................................... 6 S-1.1 Job Safety Briefing ................................................... 6 S-1.2 Rights and Responsibilities ..................................... 6 S-1.2.1 Sufficient Time ................................................... 6 S-1.2.2 Authorized and Trained ..................................... 6 S-1.2.3 Alert and Attentive ............................................. 6 S-1.2.4 Co-Workers Warned ......................................... 6 S-1.2.5 Safety Rules, Training Practices, Policies ........ 6 S-1.2.6 Warning Signs ................................................... 6 S-1.2.7 Two or More People ........................................... 6 S-1.2.8 Reporting ........................................................... 6 S-1.2.9 Horseplay .......................................................... 6 S-1.2.10 “Bill of Rights” Relative to Employees Riding in Transport Vehicles .............................. 6 S-1.2.11 Medical Conditions ............................................ 8 S-1.3 Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing .......... 8 S-1.3.1 Requirements .................................................... 8 S-1.3.2 Finger Rings ...................................................... 8 S-1.4 Tools and Equipment ............................................... 8 S-1.4.1 Inspection .......................................................... 8 S-1.4.2 Use as Intended ................................................ 8 S-1.4.3 Manufacturer Specifications ............................. 8 S-1.4.4 Manufacturer Approval ..................................... 8 S-1.4.5 On or Off Moving Equipment ............................ 8 S-1.4.6 Three-Point Contact .......................................... 8 S-1.4.7 Physical Exertion ............................................... 8 S-1.4.8 Passengers ....................................................... 9 S-1.4.9 Seat Belts ........................................................... 9 S-1.5 Work Environment .................................................... 9 S-1.5.1 Housekeeping ................................................... 9 S-1.5.2 Inspection .......................................................... 9 S-1.5.3 Footing ............................................................... 9 S-1.5.4 Confined Spaces ............................................... 9 S-1.5.5 Hazardous Materials ......................................... 9 S-1.6 Working On or About Tracks ..................................... 9 S-1.6.1 Movement of Equipment ................................... 9 S-2.0 Chemical Safety ............................................. 9 S-2.1 Environmental Safety ............................................... 9 S-2.2 Chemical Spills and Chemical Releases to Air ..... 10 S-2.3 Labeling Chemical Containers .............................. 10 S-2.4 Ventilation for Maintaining Safe Atmospheres ...... 10 S-2.5 Skin Cleaning ......................................................... 10 S-2.6 Containment and Spill Prevention ......................... 10 S-2.8 Protection from Asbestos Exposure ....................... 10 S-2.8.1 Repair and Maintenance ................................ 11 S-2.8.2 Training ........................................................... 11 S-2.10 Protection from Silica-Containing Dust .................. 11 S-2.11 Chemical Approval ................................................ 11 S-3.0 Electrical Safety ............................................11 S-3.1 Requirements ......................................................... 11 S-3.1.1 General ........................................................... 11 S-3.1.2 Authorized Employees ................................... 11 S-3.1.3 Warning Signs ................................................ 11 S-3.1.4 Flashlights ....................................................... 11 S-3.1.5 Contacts ......................................................... 11 S-3.1.6 Lockout/Tagout ............................................... 11 S-3.3 Charging and Jumping Batteries ........................... 11 S-3.3.1 Precautions for Servicing Batteries ............... 11 S-3.3.2 Battery Flushing ............................................. 12 S-3.3.4 Metallic Objects .............................................. 12 S-3.3.5 Jumping Batteries ........................................... 12 S-5.0 Fire Prevention, Response, and Hazards .....12 S-5.1 General Requirements .......................................... 12 S-5.2 Emergency Procedures ......................................... 12 S-5.2.2 Right-of-Way Fires ......................................... 12 S-5.3 Fire Extinguishers and Protection Devices ............ 12 S-5.3.1 Defective Fire Extinguishers .......................... 12 S-5.3.2 Access to Fire Extinguishers and Protection Devices ......................................... 12 S-5.5 Fueling Vehicles, Machinery, and Equipment ........ 13 S-5.6 Electrical Circuits ................................................... 13 S-5.9 Refrigeration Systems ............................................ 13 S-5.9.1 Qualified Employees ....................................... 13 S-7.0 Hand Tools .....................................................13 S-7.3 Precautions During Use ......................................... 13 S-7.5 Banding Material .................................................... 13 S-7.7 Correct Tool Use ..................................................... 13 S-8.0 Intermodal/Automotive Facility Safety ......... 13 S-8.1 Core Intermodal/Automotive Safety Rules ............ 14 S-8.2 Track Protection ...................................................... 14 S-8.3 Vehicles Within Intermodal Facilities ..................... 14 S-8.3.1 Vehicle Requirements .................................... 14 S-8.3.2 Vehicle Operations ......................................... 14 S-8.4 Check Point Ingate/Outgate Procedures ............... 15 S-8.4.1 Intermodal - Checkpoint Ingate/Outgate Procedures ..................................................... 15 S-8.5 Hostling and Parking Intermodal Facility ............... 15 S-8.5.1 Hostling Specialized Equipment ..................... 15 S-8.5.2 Bare Chassis Parking and Staging ................ 16 S-8.6 High Visibility and Protective Clothing ................... 16 S-8-7 Rasing and Lowering Hitches ............................... 17 S-8.8 Mechanical Employee Protection While Repairing Railcar on Intermodal Ramp Track ....... 17 S-8.9 Tire Repair - Mobile Vehicle Requirements (Outside of Vehicle) ................................................ 18 S-8.10 Trailer Repair - Mobile Vehicle/BNSF Mechanical Vehicle Repair Requirements (Outside of Vehicle) ................................................ 19 S-8.11 Trailer, Chassis and Container Repair .................. 20 S-8.11.2 Jacking and Supporting Trailers .................... 21 S-8.11.3 Repairing Trailers, Chassis and Containers .. 21 S-8.12 Track Protection - Automotive ................................ 21 S-9.0 Ladders, Platforms, Scaffolds, and Aerial Baskets ........................................ 22 S-9.1 Inspection ............................................................... 22 S-9.2 Storage ................................................................... 22 S-9.3 Stage Boards ......................................................... 22 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 3 S-9.4 Safety Feet ............................................................. 22 S-9.5 Ladder and Scaffold Placement ............................ 23 S-9.6 Ladders for Electrical Work .................................... 23 S-9.7 Instructions for Climbing ........................................ 23 S-9.7.1 Climbing with Tools or Materials ..................... 23 S-9.8 Performing Work ..................................................... 23 S-9.9 Extension Ladders ................................................. 23 S-9.10 Step Ladders .......................................................... 24 S-9.11 Construction Scaffolding ........................................ 24 S-9.11.1 Sectional Metal Scaffolds ............................... 24 S-9.12 Non-Powered Mobile Scaffolding .......................... 24 S-9.13 Aerial Work Platforms ............................................. 24 S-9.13.1 Scissor Lifts .................................................... 24 S-9.13.2 Boom-Mounted Baskets or Buckets ............. 25 S-11.0 Material Handling .......................................... 25 S-11.1 Material Storage ..................................................... 25 S-11.1.1 Stacking Material ............................................ 25 S-11.1.2 Overhead Clearance ..................................... 25 S-11.1.3 Storing Combustibles ..................................... 25 S-11.1.4 Storage Racks ............................................... 25 S-11.2 Hand Trucks ............................................................ 25 S-11.3 Pallet Use and Stacking ......................................... 25 S-11.4 Loading and Unloading Cars, Trucks, and Trailers .. 26 S-11.5 Sharp Edges .......................................................... 26 S-11.5.1 Banding Material ............................................. 26 S-11.6 Wheelsets ............................................................... 26 S-11.7 Hazardous Material Handling ................................ 26 S-11.7.1 Complying with Regulations ........................... 26 S-11.7.2 Loading or Unloading Tank Cars ................... 26 S-11.7.3 Handling Fluorescent/Neon Tubes ................ 27 S-11.7.4 Disposing of Spray Containers ...................... 27 S-11.8 Forklifts ................................................................... 27 S-11.8.1 Parking Requirements ................................... 27 S-11.8.2 Dismounting Forklift—Attended and Unattended Forklifts ................................ 27 S-11.8.3 Passengers .................................................... 27 S-11.8.4 Tool Storage ................................................... 27 S-11.8.5 Seat Belts ........................................................ 27 S-11.9 Forklift Operation .................................................... 28 S-11.9.1 Speed and Movement Restrictions ............... 28 S-11.9.2 Getting On or Off ............................................ 28 S-11.9.3 Operation On Ramps ..................................... 28 S-11.9.4 Gates/Doors ................................................... 28 S-11.9.5 Load Limits ...................................................... 28 S-11.9.6 Unloaded Fork Position .................................. 28 S-11.9.7 Personnel Baskets ......................................... 28 S-11.9.8 Inspections ..................................................... 28 S-11.9.9 Fueling a Forklift ............................................. 29 S-12.0 Motor Vehicles and Trailers ........................... 29 S-12.1 Operation of Motor Vehicles ................................... 29 S-12.1.1 General Requirements ................................... 29 S-12.3 Motorcycle Use ...................................................... 29 S-12.4 Utility Vehicles ........................................................ 29 S-12.5 Seat Belts ............................................................... 29 S-12.6 Passengers ............................................................ 29 S-12.7 Maintenance/Inspections ....................................... 29 S-12.8 Backing .................................................................. 30 S-12.9 Parking ................................................................... 30 S-12.9.1 Fouling Tracks or Roadways ......................... 30 S-12.10 Work Under Vehicles or Trailers ............................. 30 S-12.11 Transporting Tools and Material ............................. 30 S-12.12 Special Equipment Mounted on Vehicles or Trailers ............................................ 30 S-12.13 Trailers .................................................................... 31 S-12.13.1 Required Equipment ....................................... 31 S-12.13.2 Inspection ....................................................... 31 S-12.14 Accidents/Incidents ................................................ 31 S-12.15 Clerical Instructions for Transporting BNSF TY&E Crews ................................................. 31 S-12.15.1 General ........................................................... 31 S-12.15.2 Before Operating the Vehicle .......................... 32 S-12.15.3 When Picking Up Employees ......................... 32 S-12.15.4 When Traveling ............................................... 32 S-12.15.5 Crew Hauling On-Duty Time .......................... 33 S-13.0 On or Near Tracks, Locomotives and Rail Cars ................................................. 34 S-13.1 General Requirements .......................................... 34 S-13.1.3 Tracks ............................................................. 34 S-13.1.4 Sitting or Standing ........................................... 35 S-13.8 Fusees .................................................................... 35 S-13.8.1 Storing Fusees ............................................... 35 S-13.8.2 Disposing of Damaged Fusees ..................... 36 S-15.0 Oxygen and Fuel Gas .................................... 36 S-15.1 Storing Gas Cylinders ............................................ 36 S-15.2 Testing for and Handling Leaks ............................. 36 S-15.2.1 Testing for Leaks ............................................ 36 S-15.2.2 Handling Leaks ............................................... 36 S-15.3 Mixing Gases ......................................................... 36 S-15.4 Handling and Transporting Gas Cylinders ............ 37 S-15.5 Changing Gas Cylinders ....................................... 37 S-20.0 Work Environment .........................................37 S-20.1 Protection for Openings ......................................... 37 S-20.2 Clearances and Obstructions ................................ 37 S-20.2.1 Overhead and Side Obstructions .................. 37 S-20.2.2 Communication/Signal Wires ......................... 37 S-20.3 Confined Space ..................................................... 37 S-20.4 Machine Operation ................................................ 38 S-20.5 Office Environment ................................................. 38 S-20.5.1 Office Equipment Arrangement ..................... 38 S-20.5.2 Filing Cabinets and Desks ............................. 38 S-20.5.3 Chairs ............................................................. 38 S-20.5.4 Cords .............................................................. 38 S-20.5.5 Paper Cutters ................................................. 38 S-20.5.6 Reaching Overhead ....................................... 38 S-21.0 Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing (PPE) ....................................... 38 S-21.1 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ...... 38 S-21.1.1 Approved Equipment ...................................... 39 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 4 S-21.2 Personal Protective Clothing Requirements ......... 40 S-21.2.1 Special Protective Clothing ............................ 40 S-21.2.2 Safety Boots ................................................... 40 S-21.2.3 Protective Gloves ........................................... 40 S-21.3 Respirator Selection and Use ................................ 40 S-21.3.1 Respiratory Protection Program .................... 40 S-21.4 Dark Lens Eye Protection ...................................... 40 S-21.5 Hearing Protection ................................................. 41 S-21.30 Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Chart (PPE) ...................................... 42 S-21.31 Eye and Face Protection Chart (PPE) .................... 43 S-21.32 Work Glove Chart (PPE) ........................................ 44 S-21.33 Respiratory Protection Chart (PPE) ....................... 44 S-23.0 Railroad Radio Rules .................................... 45 S-23.1 Transmitting ............................................................ 45 S-23.2 Required Identification ........................................... 45 S-23.3 Repetition ............................................................... 45 S-23.4 Over ........................................................................ 45 S-23.5 Out .......................................................................... 45 S-23.6 Communication Not Understood or Incomplete .... 46 S-23.7 Monitoring Radio Transmissions ........................... 46 S-23.8 Acknowledgment ................................................... 46 S-23.9 Misuse of Radio Communications ......................... 46 S-23.10 Emergency Calls .................................................... 46 S-23.11 Prohibited Transmissions ....................................... 46 S-23.12 Fixed Signal Information ........................................ 46 S-23.13 In Place of Hand Signals ....................................... 46 S-23.14 Transmitting Track Warrants and Track Bulletins ... 47 S-23.15 Phonetic Alphabet .................................................. 47 S-23.16 Assigned Frequencies ........................................... 47 S-23.17 Radio Testing ......................................................... 47 S-23.18 Malfunctioning Radio ............................................. 47 S-23.19 Blasting Operations ................................................ 47 S-23.20 Internal Adjustments .............................................. 47 S-23.21 Mobile Radio Access System (MARS) .................. 47 S-25.0 Job Tools ....................................................... 48 S-25.1 Job Safety Briefing ................................................. 48 S-25.2 Stretches ................................................................ 49 S-26.0 Policies .......................................................... 52 S-26.1 Conflict of Interest ................................................... 52 S-26.3 Medical Examinations ............................................ 52 S-26.4 Sexual Harassment ................................................ 52 S-26.6 Smoking ................................................................. 53 S-26.7 Telecommunication Usage .................................... 53 S-26.8 Complete and Accurate Reporting of All Accidents, Incident, Injuries, and Occupational Illnesses Arising from the Operation of the Railroad ........................ 55 S-26.9 Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Program ................................................ 55 S-26.10 Vietnam Era Veterans and Disabled Veterans Policy ....................................... 56 S-26.11 Qualified Disabled Individuals Policy .................... 57 S-27.0 Programs ....................................................... 57 S-27.1 Asbestos Control .................................................... 57 S-27.2 Back Conservation ................................................. 57 S-27.3 Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control ............ 58 S-27.4 Confined Space ..................................................... 58 S-27.5 Electrical Safety ...................................................... 58 S-27.6 Exposure Assessment ........................................... 58 S-27.8 Forklift Safety .......................................................... 58 S-27.9 Hazard Communication ......................................... 58 S-27.10 Hazardous Materials Training ................................ 58 S-27.11 Hearing Conservation ............................................ 59 S-27.13 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) .......................................... 59 S-27.14 Policy for Employee Performance Accountability .. 59 S-27.15 Respiratory Protection ........................................... 59 S-27.16 Safety Risk Evaluation ........................................... 59 S-27.17 Temperature Extremes ........................................... 59 S-28.0 General Responsibilities ............................... 60 S-28.1 Safety ..................................................................... 60 S-28.1.1 Maintaining a Safe Course ............................. 60 S-28.1.2 Alert and Attentive .......................................... 60 S-28.1.3 Accidents, Injuries, and Defects .................... 60 S-28.1.4 Condition of Equipment and Tools .................. 60 S-28.1.5 Inspection After Derailment ............................ 60 S-28.2 Personal Injuries and Accidents ............................ 60 S-28.2.1 Care for Injured .............................................. 60 S-28.2.2 Witnesses ....................................................... 60 S-28.2.3 Equipment Inspection ..................................... 61 S-28.2.4 Mechanical Inspection ................................... 61 S-28.2.5 Reporting ........................................................ 61 S-28.2.6 Statements ...................................................... 61 S-28.2.7 Furnishing Information ................................... 62 S-28.3 Rules ...................................................................... 62 S-28.3.1 Rules, Regulations, and Instructions ............. 62 S-28.4 Carrying Out Rules and Reporting Violations ....... 62 S-28.5 Drugs and Alcohol ................................................. 62 S-28.6 Conduct .................................................................. 63 S-28.6.1 Suitable Language .......................................... 63 S-28.7 Altercations ............................................................ 63 S-28.8 Appearance ............................................................ 63 S-28.9 Respect of Railroad Company .............................. 63 S-28.10 Games, Reading, or Electronic Devices ................ 63 S-28.11 Sleeping ................................................................. 63 S-28.12 Weapons ................................................................ 63 S-28.13 Reporting and Complying with Instructions ........... 63 S-28.14 Duty—Reporting or Absence ................................. 64 S-28.15 Subject to Call ........................................................ 64 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 5 S-28.16 Hours of Service Law ............................................. 64 S-28.17 Unauthorized Employment .................................... 64 S-28.18 Care of Property ..................................................... 64 S-28.18.1 Company Vehicles .......................................... 64 S-28.19 Alert to Train Movement .......................................... 64 S-28.20 Occupying Roof ...................................................... 65 S-28.21 Not Permitted on Equipment .................................. 65 S-28.21.1 Unauthorized People ...................................... 65 S-28.22 Altering Equipment ................................................ 65 S-28.23 Clean Property ....................................................... 65 S-28.23.1 Avoid Littering ................................................. 65 S-28.24 Credit or Property ................................................... 65 S-28.24.1 Proper Use of Postage ................................... 65 S-28.25 Gratuities ................................................................ 65 S-28.26 Divulging Information ............................................. 66 S-28.26.1 Requirements for Disclosing Company Information ..................................... 66 S-28.26.2 Monitoring of Company Information ............... 66 S-28.27 Fire ......................................................................... 66 S-28.61 Encroachment ........................................................ 67 S-28.61.1 Authorized on Railroad Property ................... 67 S-28.62 Legal Summons ..................................................... 67 S-40.0 Glossary......................................................... 68 6 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-1.0 Core Safety Rules These rules provide a core of safe work practices for BNSF people. The rules apply every day and in every job we do. They will guide and direct us in maintaining a safe work environment. S-1.1 Job Safety Briefing Employees must participate in a job safety briefing before beginning work and when work or job conditions change. The briefing includes a discussion of the general work plan, existing or potential hazards, and ways to eliminate or protect against hazards. Outside parties or contractors involved in the work or who are in the work area must also be included in the job safety briefing. S-1.2 Rights and Responsibilities We have the right and responsibility to perform our work safely. Our training, skills, work experience, and personal judgment provide the foundation for making safe decisions about work practices. S-1.2.1 Sufficient Time Take sufficient time to perform job tasks safely. S-1.2.2 Authorized and Trained Perform job tasks only when authorized and trained to perform them. S-1.2.3 Alert and Attentive Assure that you are alert and attentive when performing duties. S-1.2.4 Co-Workers Warned Warn co-workers of all unsafe practices and/or conditions. S-1.2.5 Safety Rules, Training Practices, Policies Comply with all company safety rules, engineering instructions, training practices, and policies. S-1.2.6 Warning Signs Comply with verbal warnings, warning signs, posted instructions, and placards identifying restricted areas, safety and health precautions, or potential hazards. S-1.2.7 Two or More People Do not perform a task alone that can only safely be performed by two or more people. S-1.2.8 Reporting Make reports of incidents immediately to the proper manager. S-1.2.9 Horseplay Conduct yourself in a way that supports a safe work environment-free of horseplay, practical jokes, and harassment. S-1.2.10 “Bill of Rights” Relative to Employees Riding in Transport Vehicles Safety is a two-way street. Below are some expectations with respect to your rights regarding riding in transport vehicles. A large percentage of our employees are transported to and from various locations on the BNSF daily. Safety is not only something for which we are each responsible, but we are also empowered to take those steps which make a safe workplace for ourselves and our co-workers. Please accept this challenge to exercise your rights with regard to riding in transport vehicles. 7 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 Right 1 Expect transport vehicles to be properly serviced, maintained, and in good working order. In addition, contract vans must be clean with all seat belts and all safety appliances working,. Right 2 Expect a safety briefing regarding movements to be made, route to be taken, location of safety appliances, i.e. fire extinguisher, first aid kit, emergency response plan in the event of a medical emergency, etc. Right 3 Expect the vehicle to be parked in the most accessible location closest to the pickup/drop-off point. The driver will take into consideration walking conditions and surfaces when positioning the vehicle. When possible, stop the vehicle off any public roadways. Right 4 Expect the vehicle to be secured against movement after it has stopped for loading or unloading passengers and baggage, by placing the vehicle in park, securing the parking brake and shutting off the engine. Right 5 Expect the driver to request assistance when backing where required due to vision limitations. Right 6 During hazardous weather conditions, expect the driver not to use cruise control, and have the necessary traction devices, studs or chains, when weather requires. Right 7 Our employees can expect that the driver will not be distracted from paying attention to the road while driving, by such things as eating and drinking. Right 8 Our employees can expect every van used to transport employees between stations to have a functional two-way radio, which could be a pack-set, tuned to the appropriate railroad frequency. In addition, when equipped with a cellular phone, it must be in working order. Right 9 Our employees can expect assistance with baggage as requested. Right 10 Our employees can expect that the driver will demand all employees to have seat belts on before the vehicle is moved, and will stop the vehicle when the driver is aware that seat belts are removed by any occupant. Right 11 Expect that all doors are securely closed prior to departure. Right 12 Expect to be reminded of the BNSF No Smoking Policy, as necessary. Right 13 Our employees are empowered with the right to refuse to be transported in an unsafe vehicle, or be driven by a driver who does not meet the aforementioned criteria. However, in the same vein, all employees are responsible to abide by all rules, processes, and procedures that govern their working environment. No matter what we may think, these rules have been placed into effect for the continued safety and well-being of all employees. The sole responsibility of our safety cannot rest on just the driver. We cannot safely rely on 8 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 the driver assuring that all employees remain buckled up after the vehicle is in motion. As co-workers, we are obligated to constantly remind each other to wear seat belts where required and to follow all rules that pertain to our work place. S-1.2.11 Medical Conditions All employees are responsible to ensure their personal medical conditions do not interfere with their ability to safely perform their duties. Employees with medical conditions that may adversely (such as uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep disorders including apnea, visual impairment, hearing impairment, etc) affect their ability to work safely must inform their medical practitioner of their job duties. The medical provider must determine that any prescribed treatment including medication will not impair the employee from safely performing their job duties. The employee must notify their physician/medical provider if prescribed treatment and/or medication is affecting their ability to safely perform their job duties. S-1.3 Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing S-1.3.1 Requirements Be familiar with and wear personal protective equipment and clothing as required by your job. Any changes made in the recommended use or design of personal protective equipment or clothing must be approved by the manufacturer. S-1.3.2 Finger Rings Do not wear finger rings unless you are working in an office or office-like area. S-1.4 Tools and Equipment S-1.4.1 Inspection Inspect tools and equipment for defects before and during use. Repair or remove from service those that fail inspection. Promptly tag and report to your supervisor or person in charge any defect(s). If necessary, guard the hazard. S-1.4.2 Use as Intended Use tools and equipment for the purposes intended. S-1.4.3 Manufacturer Specifications Read and follow the manufacturer’s specifications when using tools and equipment. S-1.4.4 Manufacturer Approval Secure manufacturer approval for any changes made in the recommended use or design before using. S-1.4.5 On or Off Moving Equipment Do not get on or off moving equipment, except in emergency to avoid injury. S-1.4.6 Three-Point Contact Maintain three-point contact when getting on or off vehicles, equipment, and machinery, and when ascending or descending ladders or platforms. Three-point contact consists of both feet and one hand or both hands and one foot. S-1.4.7 Physical Exertion Employees must only use BNSF approved stretches when stretching at the beginning of the shift, before physical exertion, after rest breaks, and after a long period of sitting or maintaining the same posture. Employees are to stretch without exceeding personal 9 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 capabilities, but must participate to the extent of their ability or as directed by a physician. Stretches following rest breaks may consist of a subset of the approved stretches. Always use safe lifting practices when lifting, carrying or performing other tasks that might cause back pain, injury or property damage. Do not use excessive force to accomplish tasks. If one person cannot manually handle a load safely, then use mechanical assistance. Where mechanical assistance is not readily available, request assistance or stop and obtain the mechanical means necessary to complete the task. S-1.4.8 Passengers Transport passengers in vehicles equipped to transport passengers. S-1.4.9 Seat Belts Wear seat belts while operating or riding in equipment or vehicles that are equipped with them. S-1.5 Work Environment S-1.5.1 Housekeeping Keep work locations, vehicles, and the inside and outside of buildings clean and orderly at all times. S-1.5.2 Inspection Inspect your work locations and vehicles for any conditions that might cause injury, property damage, or interference with service. If you find such a condition, take necessary action to protect against the hazard, or discontinue activities in the area or with the vehicle. Promptly tag (where appropriate) and report any defect or hazard to your supervisor or person in charge. S-1.5.3 Footing Be alert to all walkway conditions, and adjust your actions to accommodate weather, time of day, and grade. Guard against slipping and stumbling hazards by using handholds and railings when available. Except in emergency, running is not permitted in the performance of duty. S-1.5.4 Confined Spaces Consider all confined spaces hazardous unless proven otherwise. Only authorized and trained individuals may enter confined spaces. S-1.5.5 Hazardous Materials Handle contaminants and hazardous chemicals according to all applicable government regulations and BNSF policies. S-1.6 Working On or About Tracks S-1.6.1 Movement of Equipment Expect the movement of trains, engines, cars, or other equipment at any time, on any track, and in either direction. S-2.0 Chemical Safety S-2.1 Environmental Safety In compliance with BNSF’s environmental protection policy, take measures to prevent: • Spills of oil or other material. • Discharge of contaminants to sewers, waterways, or the ground. • Smoke and gas emissions when operating combustion equipment. Treat all unidentified material as hazardous until identified. Do not transport unidentified material. 10 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-2.2 Chemical Spills and Chemical Releases to Air In the event of a chemical spill or release of a chemical or unknown material to the air, evacuate the area. Report oil or hazardous material spills promptly to the dispatcher and your supervisor. Include in your report: • Spill location. • Material and amount of spill. • Distance to the nearest public waters. • Other important information. Do not take any further action unless you are specifically trained to do so, using appropriate protective gear and work practices. Do not re-enter the affected area until given the “All Clear” by incident response personnel. S-2.3 Labeling Chemical Containers At the time you place a chemical in a container, affix to that container a label identifying the chemical and appropriate hazard warnings. S-2.4 Ventilation for Maintaining Safe Atmospheres Provide mechanical ventilation to enclosed areas when: • Applying solvents, paints, and other chemicals. • Welding, torch cutting, or burning. • Emissions from combustion engines, stoves, or heaters (especially in enclosed areas) may cause concentration of excessive airborne contaminants. • Recommended in product instructions or MSDS. S-2.5 Skin Cleaning Do not clean any part of your body with gasoline, solvents, or oily rags. Use company-supplied hand creams and soaps for cleaning hands, arms, face, and other parts of the body. If the skin has been exposed to corrosive agents (acids or bases), use plain water to flush continuously for at least fifteen minutes. Do not apply ointments, soaps, or creams to chemical or thermal burns. S-2.6 Containment and Spill Prevention When dispensing petroleum products or other materials such as soaps and solvents from drums or containers: • Whenever possible, place drums in a vertical position and use an appropriate pump for dispensing the product. Place an absorbent mat or dike on top of the dispensing drum or container. • If drums must be placed in a horizontal position, use self-closing dispensing valves. • Place the drum or container in a dike or other containment. • Place containment devices such as drip pans under drums and valves. • Properly label receiving container. • When dispensing flammable liquids, ground and bond all containers. • Properly dispose of contaminated absorbent material and mats. S-2.8 Protection from Asbestos Exposure Conduct all work involving asbestos in accordance with BNSF’s Asbestos Control program. 11 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-2.8.1 Repair and Maintenance When providing any repair or maintenance where Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) or Potential Asbestos Containing Materials (PACM) will likely be disturbed, or where ACM or PACM will be removed, implement the Asbestos Control program. S-2.8.2 Training Before working with ACM or PACM, complete asbestos training. Complete additional asbestos training on an annual basis as long as you continue to work with ACM or PACM. S-2.10 Protection from Silica-Containing Dust Whenever you are exposed to visible airborne dust arising from ballast, taconite, or sand, wear respiratory protection. S-2.11 Chemical Approval Do not bring a chemical product onto BNSF property until the chemical is approved. S-3.0 Electrical Safety S-3.1 Requirements S-3.1.1 General • Use ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) on electrical circuits when working in damp areas or outdoors. • Do not use portable metal ladders for electrical work. • Do not use electrical cords for hoisting or lowering. • Test structures (metal buildings, flood light towers, etc.) with live power circuits, before touching them, to make sure they are not energized. S-3.1.2 Authorized Employees Only authorized and trained employees are permitted to work on electrical apparatus or equipment. Wear a dielectric hard hat when working where you could contact power lines or high-voltage equipment. S-3.1.3 Warning Signs Place danger signs near exposed energized circuits. S-3.1.4 Flashlights Use only an approved flashlight with a nonmetallic case around electrical equipment. S-3.1.5 Contacts Do not use flag sticks or other objects to close or open contacts on engines under electrical load. S-3.1.6 Lockout/Tagout Follow approved lockout/tagout procedures: • Assume all wires, conductors, and other electrical equipment are energized, unless known to be locked out. • Do not alter safety features of fuses, circuit breakers, or other electrical equipment. • Do not open secondary circuits of energized current transformers. S-3.3 Charging and Jumping Batteries S-3.3.1 Precautions for Servicing Batteries Follow these precautions when servicing batteries: • Do not smoke in battery-charging areas. 12 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 • Do not allow open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in battery-charging areas or around exposed batteries. • Make sure charging area is adequately ventilated. • When charging a battery, keep the vent caps in place to avoid electrolyte spray. • Leave the battery compartment doors open when charging an engine battery from an external source. • Wear face shield over splash goggles and other protective equipment as required by the job when filling or charging a battery. • Do not permit battery electrolytes (acid) to contact eyes, skin, or clothing. Wash battery electrolytes from your eyes or skin with cold water immediately. • Remove any leads from terminal posts when scrapping batteries. S-3.3.2 Battery Flushing Use insulated funnels for flushing batteries. S-3.3.4 Metallic Objects Keep tools, metal jewelry (including watches), and other metallic objects away from the top of uncovered batteries. S-3.3.5 Jumping Batteries Do not use a welding machine to jump-start a battery. S-5.0 Fire Prevention, Response, and Hazards S-5.1 General Requirements Know and understand area emergency plans and special instructions related to fire protection. In case of smoke or fire, notify all individuals who may be affected, supervisors, and appropriate emergency responders. Keep exit aisles, emergency exits, and fire doors clear. Keep areas around buildings, structures, and equipment free of fire hazards. S-5.2 Emergency Procedures Fight a fire only if properly trained and equipped and if your personal judgment dictates you can do so safely. S-5.2.2 Right-of-Way Fires If the fire could spread to a bridge or other structure, stop the train, and fight the fire only if properly trained and equipped and if your personal judgment dictates you can do so safely. Do not drive through plumes of smoke or chemical vapors unless necessary to escape from a life-threatening situation. S-5.3 Fire Extinguishers and Protection Devices S-5.3.1 Defective Fire Extinguishers Report any out-of-date, discharged, or defective fire extinguishers to proper authority. S-5.3.2 Access to Fire Extinguishers and Protection Devices Maintain clear access to fire extinguishers, alarm boxes, and other fire protection devices. Do not park vehicles or place material within 25 feet of fire hydrants. 13 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-5.5 Fueling Vehicles, Machinery, and Equipment While fueling vehicles, machinery, power tools, and other equipment: • Stop engines (diesel locomotives excluded). • Do not smoke. • Avoid open flames. • Do not leave fueling hose unattended when fueling. Fuel gasoline-powered tools before use. If refueling is necessary during use, be careful to avoid spills and allow the engine to cool before refueling, since hot engine parts may ignite fuel. While fueling, make sure the safety can spout or hose nozzle touches the side of the tank opening to prevent static electricity discharge. Only use safety cans to transport fuel. S-5.6 Electrical Circuits If you are not experienced in handling energized electrical circuits, do not attempt to extinguish fires on power line poles or directly connected equipment. Never use water to extinguish fires on energized power line poles or electric equipment. S-5.9 Refrigeration Systems S-5.9.1 Qualified Employees Only qualified employees may work on refrigeration systems. S-7.0 Hand Tools S-7.3 Precautions During Use When using tools such as knives, chisels, and screwdrivers, direct sharp edges away from your body or hands. S-7.5 Banding Material Carefully handle banding material and tools as follows: • Wear cut-resistant gloves to protect your hands from sharp corners of the cutting band. • Use only band cutters to cut steel bands. • Place scrap banding in suitable containers for disposal, or move it to a designated area. S-7.7 Correct Tool Use Use tools only for what they are designed to do. If unsure about a tool’s correct use, ask your supervisor. S-8.0 Intermodal/Automotive Facility Safety BNSF employees and contract employees where applicable are personally responsible for knowing and complying with the rules and regulations which apply to their own and related job functions; contractor employers are responsible for ensuring the same from their employees. If in doubt as to the meaning or application of any rule or instruction, individuals should request an explanation from their supervisor or manager. Regional Directors, Hub Managers, Office Personnel, Gate Personnel, Coordinators, and Yard Checkers are subject to the Employee Safety Rules publication. Lift equipment operators, groundmen, hostlers, and maintenance/repair personnel are subject to the Mechanical Safety Rules and Policies publication. TY&E employees and contract switchers are subject to the TY&E Safety Rules. General Code of Operating Rules could apply to any work group, if applicable. 14 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-8.1 Core Intermodal/Automotive Facility Safety Rules • Establish proper track protection before performing work. • Vehicles must not STOP on, PARK on, or FOUL tracks, without proper protection. • Do not drive or park on lift equipment lanes, under lift equipment, or impede lift equipment movement. • Obey all posted safety signs, signals, and painted markings. • All vehicles must turn on headlights and use turn signals. • Never place any part of your body in a pinch point position (i.e. when removing IBC with container suspended, standing between containers, trailers, chassis, or area where hitch is to collapse), or walk under equipment being lifted. • Maintain three-point contact when getting on and off equipment. S-8.2 Track Protection - Intermodal In addition to BNSF on track protection procedures used for work group protection the intermodal hub operations manual identifies procedures for BNSF intermodal employees and contractors. The intermodal ramp coordinator is responsible for ensuring that protection is provided for ramp personnel performing functions on or in the vicinity of intermodal tracks, for properly locking out any track(s) to be worked on, and for properly removing track protection, in accordance with the Intermodal Hubs Operations Track Protect Section. Establishing Track Protection Each work group shall use its own red/blue flag protection device, and that group shall be solely responsible for locking the device to protect against railcar movement and removing the device to allow railcar movement within or out of the track. Each company with employees working on intermodal ramp and/or storage tracks (Lift Equipment, Fueling Lift Equipment Companies, Facility Maintenance, Transfer Companies, Etc.) will provide its own red/blue flag protection lock to be affixed to the flag protection device. Each company’s lock will be identifiable with company name and a 24 hour 7 day a week contact telephone number. No workers of individual company shall commence work on tracks until its company lock is locked onto the appropriate red or blue flag protection device. Before an individual company lock can be installed on the red flag protection device, a representative of the company must contact the operations manager of the ramp/ deramp service company to get permission to install a company lock. The ramp/ deramp service company will have the ultimate responsibility to ensure that all equipment and personnel is clear of the track before railcar movement is allowed to proceed. Only the ramp/ deramp company can open or close the red flag track protection device. Only the car inspection company representative can open or close their blue flag protection device. S-8.3 Vehicles Within Intermodal Facility S-8.3.1 Vehicle Requirements Required safety equipment on yard vehicles must be functioning and used when vehicle is operated on the facility. This includes strobes or oscillating lights, headlights, tail lights, and brake lights, turn indicators, and windshield wipers. In addition, all yard pickup trucks, crew vans, trailer repair, tire repair and other vehicles permanently assigned to the facility must be equipped with chassis deflector bars. (Refer to BNSF Hub Operations Manual Policy Statement 1999-04B - Chassis Deflectors) S-8.3.2 Vehicle Operations • Stop for flares and flashing lights at crossings. • Yield to trains, yard equipment and pedestrians. • Cross only at designated crossings. 15 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-8.4 Check Point Ingate / Outgate Procedures All vehicles entering or departing through checkpoint must comply with the following procedures: 1. An area has been establish 35 feet from the inspection lane, and is declared the safe clearance zone between trucks and inspection lane. A three foot wide area is painted RED across each lane. Exceptions: South Seattle, Billings, Shelby, Dilworth - (No safe zone required not manned) St. Paul, Spokane, Portland - (15 feet from the inspection lane) San Bernardino - (KIOSK outgate 15 feet from the inspection lane) Rancho East & West - (10 feet from the inspection lane). 2. Stop signs are posted at this area in each check lane and the ground stenciled with the word STOP (painted in WHITE) across the lane. 3. Mounted on the pole below the stop sign is a white sign with black lettering stating: “WAIT FOR SIGNAL TO MOVE FORWARD”. 4. Cones with a height of 48 inches will be placed in the middle of each check lane and removed only by the inspector that signals a vehicle to pull forward. When the vehicle is stopped the inspector will replace the cone back into the middle of the check lane. This procedure is repeated each time an inspection is to be performed. 5. The cone shall remain in the middle of a clear check lane until the inspector removes the cone and signals the vehicle to pull forward. S-8.4.1 Intermodal – Checkpoint Ingate/Outgate Procedures Checkpoint Equipment Inspectors be familiar with the following: · Be aware of any potential slip, trip, or fall hazards. Keep your work area clear of all such obstacles. Know where curbs, poles, and other fixed objects are located. Checkpoint booth must be clean and orderly. · Never begin the inspection of the equipment until the vehicle is completely stopped and the driver acknowledges your presence. · Standing, walking or running in front of any moving equipment is dangerous and is prohibited; never run in the checkpoint area and always look both directions before crossing lanes. · Never take risks by opening doors on loaded units without securing locking bars with restraint straps. · Never crawl, walk or position yourself under a trailer, tractor, container or chassis. · Never walk between trailer, containers, or chassis until both drivers acknowledge that they see you. · Be aware of the risks associated with Hazardous Material, and never assume it is safe to touch materials or breathe vapors. · Inspectors must observe the weather and be aware of the additional safety hazards associated with periods of undesirable weather conditions. Extreme caution shall be taken during adverse weather conditions. S-8.5 Hostling and Parking Intermodal Facility S-8.5.1 Hostling Specialized Equipment When hostling all open-top loads, oversized flatracks, and tank containers on conventional chassis, the following handling rules must be observed: 1. Do not raise hostling tractor fifth wheel 2. Raise dolly legs to avoid scraping ground surfaces 16 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 3. Drive no faster than 5 mph, despite any posted higher speed limit, to allow negotiation of turns and less aggressive speed adjustments. Hostling of any enclosed trailer or container which is leaning from possible load shift should also be conducted in the same manner. S-8.5.2 Bare Chassis Parking and Staging Single bare chassis shall not be parked in short term unauthorized parking areas. Staging bare chassis trackside is permitted within the painted boundaries or, at locations where no boundaries are marked, no closer than 8-1/2 feet from centerline of track and within operating boundaries. Bare Chassis Storage in Packed Parking Areas Packed parking is defined as any area where units are parked for the purpose of storage with minimal or negligible space between adjacent units (i.e., no side-to-side spacing and/or no clearance between the nose of one chassis and the ICC bumper of another chassis). Whenever possible, chassis shall be segregated by ownership and size within the packed parking area. Speed within packed parking areas is restricted to no more than 10 mph. Vigilance for the presence of other individuals or moving vehicles must be maintained at all times. Yield to operations already in progress in the adjacent three (3) rows on either side of the spot selected for parking or pulling a chassis. Do NOT position the hostler until operations already underway within this zone are completed and the zone cleared. Prior to hooking up to a chassis, visually ensure that proper clearance exists ahead, along the sides, and to the rear of the chassis while remaining in the hostler cab. IF ABILITY TO PARK OR PULL THE CHASSIS IS QUESTIONABLE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PARK AT THAT LOCATION OR TO PULL THE CHASSIS. Remain in the hostler cab unless hook-up or release can only be accomplished by exiting the cab. Minimize the time spent outside the cab by performing either activity as quickly yet safely as possible. Prior to departing, once again visually clear (from within the cab) the adjacent three (3) rows on either side. Do NOT move until the area is clear of people or hostling equipment/tractors. S-8.6 High Visibility and Protective Clothing BNSF intermodal hub personnel and service partners must comply with the following reflectivity and visibility wear policy. Individuals must wear clean proper reflectivity/visibility wear that meets the function they are performing at any given time. For functions where anklets and armlets are required, they MUST be 1 ½”- 2" wide, Lime- Green or Orange for visibility, and reflective. Vests MUST be Lime- Green or Orange for visibility and reflective. Groundmen and/or car inspectors or repair personnel may wear tear-away reflective vests, shirt or jacket on the outside of all other clothing and visable. Also, high visibility orange coveralls with reflective stripping are an acceptable alternate for any work function. Following are the work group standards: 1. RAMP/DERAMP (a) crane operators - full torso reflective vest (b) groundmen – full torso reflective vest (c) hostler/truck drivers – full torso reflective vest 2. REPAIR Tire repair, crane maintenance, and trailer repair must wear reflective high visibility anklets and armlets which must be flame retardant if necessary. 3. CAR INSPECTION AND REPAIR Railcar inspectors and railcar repair must wear reflective vest, shirt or jacket. The vest must be flame retardant if necessary. 4. CHECKPOINT/YARD CHECK (a) gate inspectors - full torso reflective vest (b) yard checkers on foot - full torso reflective vest (c) yard checkers in vehicle - none required 17 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 5. SUPERVISORY The hub, terminal, and safety managers, and all supervisors not performing any of the functions noted above must wear reflective vests, shirts or jackets. 6. MISCELLANEOUS All others must wear reflective wear as indicated in Rule S-21.0. S-8.7 Raising and Lowering Hitches The only approved methods of raising hitches are: (1) Lift equipment with approved hitch raising device (Taylor hitch raising device, kevlar strap attached to a spreader in an approved manner, or kevlar strap attached to the rear end of a sideloader in an approved manner); (2) Stanchion pull-up device (SPUD); (3) Chassis mounted with an approved hitch lifting device; or (4) Electric hitch gun. Under no circumstances should chains be utilized in the hitch-raising process (as stated in Section III, 1. General Rules Applicable to All Loading in the BNSF Intermodal Loading Guide) nor should a strap or other similar item be attached to any trailer, container, or chassis as a means to raise a hitch. Kevlar straps used in conjunction with sideloaders should be attached to the lift equipment at the rear of the machine, and the sideloader driven forward parallel to the car to pull the hitch upright. Kevlar straps must be inspected by each groundman before daily use and must not be used if there are any signs of deterioration, damage, or cuts to the strap. Electric hitch guns, their electrical cords, and any extension cords used in conjunction with them must also be inspected by each groundman before daily use. Do not use hitch guns or extension cords that are malfunctioning or have frayed electrical wires. SPUDs, chassis mounted with a hitch lifting device, and lift equipment strap attachment points must be checked frequently but not less than once per month. Screw-type hitches with broken, missing, or inoperative elevating screws or associated components must not be raised (nor utilized until repaired). Groundmen must never be under a suspended load during the hitch raising process. Each of the approved hitch raising methods precludes creating a situation that places a groundman in proximity to a suspended load. With this intent in mind, as well as avoidance of any equipment damage, there should be no ramp/deramp nor hitch raising/lowering activities performed within 200 feet of any other ramp/deramp or hitch raising/ lowering activities on the same track. In addition, groundmen should maintain a safe distance from the hitch being raised in the event the strap breaks or debris is thrown from a falling hitch. To the extent that loading pre-planning is possible, the operations manager or leadman should ensure that hitches that need to be raised are uprighted before units are spotted trackside to allow maneuvering of hitch raising devices without impediment. S-8.8 Mechanical Employee Protection While Repairing Railcar on Intermodal Ramp Track When required to perform repair work under railcars on an intermodal ramp track while trailers, container/chassis are being loaded/unloaded, employees must be governed blue signal rules, Hub Policies, and the following employee protection procedures: (1) Employee working under railcar must ensure that all prescribed Blue Signal Protection is in place. (2) Employee must notify the Hub Coordinator of the track number, railcar number and platforms affected. (3) The Hub Coordinator will advise the ramp loading/unloading crews of the railcars and platforms to be protected while employees are working. (4) Employee will install barricades and flashing amber lights (refer to the Hub Operations Manual Policy Statement 2003-01A) on the crane path, or 25 feet from the railcar at the ends of the platforms which fall within the “Work Zone” (The “work zone” will include the car number where the work is being performed plus one additional car number on either side). The barricade and flashing amber light are awareness devices for the protection of the employee. (5) The barricades and flashing amber lights must not be installed until all trailers; container/chassis are removed from the railcars in the work zone. 18 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 (6) After repairs are completed, employee will remove the barricades and flashing amber lights and notify the Hub Coordinator they are done and in the clear. After the barricades and flashing amber lights are installed, the ramp loading crew will adhere to the following rules: (1) No equipment (trucks, trailers, container/chassis, or lift equipment) can enter into the “Work Zone” while the “barricades and flashing amber lights are in place. (2) On the tracks with two sides, equipment can be spotted to the opposite side of the railcar from the “Work Zone”. (3) Normal loading activities may continue on all other railcars in the same track or adjacent tracks. S- 8.9 Tire Repair - MobileVehicle Requirements (Outside of Vehicle) While on BNSF property all tire repair vehicles must comply with all of the following requirements: · Chassis Deflector Bars (Refer to BNSF Hub Operations Manual Policy Statement 1999-04B – Chassis Deflectors) · Strobe light should be located on opposite corners of trucks @ 360 degrees (RR, LF) · Company Logo’s on the doors and unit numbers for identification purposes · 6 – 36’ safety cones are required · Safety cones should be mounted appropriately (do not obstruct the view of the driver) on a post or stacked and secured inside the vehicle Items Not Allowed Inside of Tire Repair Vehicle: · No recreational electronics such as microwaves, TV’s, computer games, etc. · No material in violation of BNSF policy such as pin-up photo’s or any other inappropriate material. Equipment Allowed Inside Tire Repair Vehicles: · Approved mount/dismount portable tire cage is required · Air Compressor, secured to the floor and properly vented. Air hoses will be properly stored and off floor to reduce tripping hazards. · Tires should be secured properly (tire rack) · Cabinet to store flammable items · Employee tool box · Tire locking ring and wheel information charts · A secured tool rack for hammers and tire bars · Fire Extinguisher: - Every repair vehicle must be equipped with a 5 to 10lb fire extinguisher - Fire extinguisher must be mounted in front floor of cab - Fire extinguisher must be tagged and up-to-date in good working condition · 1-wheel chock · Jack: - Need appropriate jack for weight to be lifted - Jack stand and jack should be stored when not in use · Appropriate impact gun for tire replacement, capable of a minimum of 500 foot pounds of torque. Proper impact sockets for wheel replacement. · Appropriate airing methods must be utilized - Remote air valve 24 inches away from tire valve (OSHA standards/requirements) · Portable fan’s are acceptable · Vehicle: - vehicles and/or related equipment must conform to State & Federal Motor Vehicle Registration and Safety Standards - vehicles must be equipped with seat belts - vehicles must be equipped with Reverse signal alarms - pick-ups with towed equipment are acceptable with safety chains and light brake connection · No tools or garbage inside of the cab · Push brooms & trashcans must be used to clean up work area and discard replaced material and debris (welding rods, nuts, bolts, etc.) 19 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 · 12 volt batteries are allowed in vehicles, only when secured in a battery box · Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): - Hard hat - Safety glasses with side shields - Hearing protection (ear plugs) - Reflective vest - Safety boots (steel toe boots, 6 inch lace up with defined heel) - Protective gloves - Waist, ankle & arm protection acceptable S-8.10 Trailer Repair - Mobile Vehicle /BNSF Mechancial Vehicle Repair Requirements (Outside of Vehicle) While on BNSF property all trailer repair vehicles must comply with all of the following requirements: · Chassis Deflector Bars (Refer to BNSF Hub Operations Manual Policy Statement 1999-04B - Chassis Deflectors) · Strobe light should be located on opposite corners of trucks @ 360 degrees (RR, LF) (BNSF mechanical vehicle strobe light only) · Company Logo’s on the doors and unit numbers for identification purposes · 6 – 36’ safety cones are required · Safety cones should be mounted appropriately (do not obstruct the view of the driver) on a post or stacked and secured inside the vehicle · Ladders should be mounted on the outside of the vehicle or inside of the vehicle and secured appropriately. Items Not Allowed Inside of Trailer Repair Vehicle: · No recreational electronics such as microwaves, TV’s, computer games, etc. · No material in violation of BNSF policy such as pin-up photo’s or any other inappropriate material. Equipment Allowed Inside of Trailer Repair Vehicle: · Combustible Fuel - maximum gasoline allowed is 5 gallons, stored in a spring loaded steel gasoline safety can. · All vehicles that transport explosive/combustible fuel (e.g., propane, acetylene, and gasoline) for auxiliary equipment and/or furnaces must be equipped with an enclosed storage compartment vented to the outside. Adequately secure the container to prevent it from moving when the vehicle is being operated. Leaking containers must be promptly taken out of service and replaced. · Welding Machine - if in an enclosed vehicle, must be bolted to the floor, and vented through the floor. Cables will be secured up off the floor; welding rods will be secured and stored so as not to create a tripping hazard. · Air Compressor – if in an enclosed vehicle, must be bolted to the floor, and vented through the floor. All hoses secured and stored up off the floor. · All moving gears, belts and pulleys will have the appropriate manufactures safety guards in place. · Oxygen and Acetylene Tanks: - Both tanks should be capped while vehicle is moving (upon arrival or departure from the facility). - Gauges must be in proper working condition with no broken or damaged parts. They must be stored in a manor to prevent contamination from any petroleum products. - Hoses should be intact, no splices, frayed, or taped areas and must be stored off the floor to prevent tripping hazards. - Torch lines must be equipped with flashback arrestors at both the torch and tank ends. · Ladders: - (1) 16 foot extension ladder, minimum length, ladder should meet OSHA standards/requirements. - (1) 6 foot step ladder, minimum length, ladder should meet OSHA standards/requirements. · (1) – 10 unit first aid kit: - All outside service partner repair employees working within the facility should be equipped with a first aid kit · Fire Extinguisher: - Every repair vehicle must be equipped with a 5 to 10lb fire extinguisher 20 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 - Fire extinguisher must be properly mounted for easy access within the truck cab - Fire extinguisher must be tagged and up-to-date in good working condition · Flammable Cabinet: - Every repair vehicle must have a flammable cabinet to store all flammable material and aerosol cans - Flammable cabinet must be secured inside the repair vehicle · Electrical hardware Cabinet to store cords, connectors, and lugs (this cabinet needs to be secured) · Secured storage rack for hammers, bars, and tools · Secured bolt bin · Trailer jack stand (OSHA standards/requirements) · Repair vehicle should have adequate shelving for parts, should be along the wall bolted to the floor · Employees tool box · Tools should be stowed in tool box · No tools should be on the floor, or loose in the cab · 1 grease gun · Vise should be stowed properly, if it is a removable vise · Portable lighting that is up to code · Bulbs should be shielded · Lighting should be stowed and secured properly · MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) · Every employee should have reasonable access to a MSDS manual while working within he facility · Bench grinders should be mounted and secured · 12 volt batteries are allowed in vehicles, only when secured in a battery box · Portable fan’s are acceptable · No tools or garbage inside of the cab · Vehicle: - vehicles and/or related equipment must conform to State & Federal Motor Vehicle Registration and Safety Standards - vehicles must be equipped with seat belts - vehicles must be equipped with Reverse signal alarms - pick-ups with towed equipment are acceptable with safety chains and light brake connection · Push brooms & trashcans must be used to clean up work area and discard replaced material and debris (welding rods, nuts, bolts, etc.) · Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): - Hard hat - Safety glasses with side shields - Hearing protection (ear plugs) - Reflective vest - Safety boots (steel toe boots, 6 inch lace up with defined heel) - Protective gloves - Ankle & arm protection - Welding face shields/goggles - Waist, ankle, arm, reflective protection is acceptable S-8.11 Trailer, Chassis and Container Repair S-8.11.1 Protection When working in or on equipment in a shop, display red stop sign on front of equipment until equipment is removed from shop. When working in or on equipment in other locations, protect it and equipment on each side and directly behind, so they cannot be coupled into. 21 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-8.11.2 Jacking and Supporting Trailers • Verify that jacks being used are stenciled with rated capacity. • Check that jack has had current internal inspection every six months per OSHA requirements. • Chock wheels securely on end opposite of end to be jacked. • Make sure jacks are adequate for weight to be lifted. • Use cushioning material between jack and equipment to prevent slipping. Do not allow metal-to- metal contact. S-8.11.3 Repairing Trailers, Chassis and Containers • Do not apply open flame to air lines, reservoirs, brake chambers, or valves when working on equipment brakes. • Only authorized/qualified people may service, install, or remove refrigeration on air-conditioning systems. • Do not put any substance other than air into brake lines when working on equipment brakes. (This includes antifreeze, alcohol and oil.) • Support equipment on work stands or couple to a tractor when working on equipment with landing leg problems. • Make sure tractor is turned off, brakes are set, and driver is out of cab when working on equipment coupled to a tractor. S-8.12 Track Protection - Automotive In addition to BNSF on track protection procedures used for work group protection the automotive hub operations manual identifies procedures for BNSF automotive employees and contractors. The automotive ramp coordinator is responsible for ensuring that protection is provided for ramp personnel performing functions on or in the vicinity of automotive tracks, for properly locking out any track(s) to be worked on, and for properly removing track protection, in accordance with the Automotive Hubs Operations Track Protect Section. Establishing Track Protection Each work group shall use its own red/blue flag protection device, and that group shall be solely responsible for locking the device to protect against railcar movement and removing the device to allow railcar movement within or out of the track. Each company with employees working on automotive ramp and/or storage tracks (Loading Equipment, Fueling Loading Equipment Companies, Facility Maintenance, Transfer Companies, Etc.) will provide its own red/blue flag protection lock to be affixed to the flag protection device. Each company’s lock will be identifiable with company name and a 24 hour 7 day a week contact telephone number. No workers of individual company shall commence work on tracks until its company lock is locked onto the appropriate red or blue flag protection device. Before an individual company lock can be installed on the red flag protection device, a representative of the company must contact the operations manager of the ramp/ deramp service company to get permission to install a company lock. The ramp/ deramp service company will have the ultimate responsibility to ensure that all equipment and personnel is clear of the track before railcar movement is allowed to proceed. Only the ramp/ deramp company can open or close the red flag track protection device. Only the car inspection company representative can open or close their blue flag protection device. Automotive Facilities All BNSF Automotive Facilities must comply with the following work instructions regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All personnel performing loading, unloading activities must be outfitted with the following PPE items: 1) Clean, AAR compliant uniformed clothing. 2) Boots with non-slip soles and defined heels. Ankle support is recommended. 22 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 3) Bump caps when in, on or about the railcar. 4) Gloves when in, on or about the railcar for movement of bridgeplates, securement procedures, and end door operations. Optional when accessing railcar solely to drive vehicles on or off. 5) Safety glasses with side shields when breaking seals or chains. 6) Reflective material must be worn at all times. All personnel performing inspection activities must be outfitted with the following PPE items: 1) Clean, AAR compliant clothing. 2) Bump caps when in, on or about the railcar. 3) Reflective material must be worn at all times. All contracted personnel performing switching activities must be outfitted with the following PPE items: 1) Steel toed boots with defined heels and 6 inch minimum ankle support. 2) Reflective material must be worn at all times. 3) Safety glasses with side shields. 4) Gloves. All personnel performing checkpoint activities must be outfitted with the following PPE items: 1) Clean, AAR compliant clothing. 2) Shoes or boots with appropriate non-slip soles and defined heels. 3) Reflective material must be worn at all times. S-9.0 Ladders, Platforms, Scaffolds, and Aerial Baskets S-9.1 Inspection Before using a ladder, scaffold, platform, or elevated board, inspect it to make sure it is securely placed and capable of supporting a load. Do not use cross-grained or knotty lumber in any part of the device. Before using ladders, inspect them for: • Broken, cracked, or missing steps, rungs, or cleats. • Broken side rails. • Other defects. Never use a defective ladder. Tag and mark it for repair or replacement. Do not paint wooden ladders or splice side rails. S-9.2 Storage Store ladders (except vehicle-carried ladders) where they will not be exposed to the weather. S-9.3 Stage Boards When using stage boards not securely fastened to the supports, do not let them extend more than 6 inches beyond the last support. Use stage boards equipped with end stops or drop pins to keep them in place on the supports. S-9.4 Safety Feet Use only portable straight ladders equipped with grippers, cleats, or nonslip safety feet suitable to the surface on which the ladder is placed. 23 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-9.5 Ladder and Scaffold Placement Place a straight ladder so that the distance from the base of the ladder to the vertical plane of the support is approximately 1/4 the ladder length between the supports and ladder base. When setting ladders or portable scaffolds: • Extend the ladder side rails at least 3 feet above the surface you will be stepping onto. • Place the legs on firm footing and secure them against movement. • Do not lean legs against an unstable object. • Do not place legs on boxes, barrels, or blocks for additional height. • Secure the ladder or scaffold in position if it could move. • Do not use ladders in a horizontal position as runways or scaffolds. • Secure ladders used near a door, aisle, pathway, or roadway, or have a co-worker guard the ladder base. When using a ladder within the swing of a door, secure the door or have employee guard the ladder base. S-9.6 Ladders for Electrical Work Do not use metal ladders or scaffolds while working on energized electrical circuits. Use approved fiberglass or other type of approved nonconductive ladders. S-9.7 Instructions for Climbing When climbing: • Always face ladders or scaffolding. • Do not stand higher than the manufacturer’s specifications dictate. • Have only one person on a ladder at a time. • Do not jump or slide from a ladder, scaffold, platform, or other elevated position. • Do not move laterally from one ladder to another. • Never overreach or attempt to “walk” a ladder. • Keep the center of your body within the outside rails of the ladder. S-9.7.1 Climbing with Tools or Materials Do not climb ladders with tools or materials in your hands; use a hand line. Position tools or materials on a scaffold or platform where they will not fall or be knocked off. S-9.8 Performing Work Do not work under a ladder. S-9.9 Extension Ladders Use only approved extension ladders, and use them as follows: • Carefully raise them so that the top of the ladder safely overlaps the support by 3 feet minimum. • Make sure guides and hooks are properly engaged. • Do not splice short ladders together to make a longer one. 24 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-9.10 Step Ladders Follow these instructions when using step ladders: • Use only a fully open step ladder with spreaders properly set. • Do not use step ladders taller than 10 feet unless another employee holds and steadies the ladder. S-9.11 Construction Scaffolding Use only scaffolds and suspended platforms constructed and maintained according to departmental instructions. Do not stand on the handrails of any scaffold or platform to gain additional height. S-9.11.1 Sectional Metal Scaffolds Erect sectional metal scaffolding according to the manufacturer’s instructions and adequately brace. Maintain outriggers in good working condition and protect from damage. S-9.12 Non-Powered Mobile Scaffolding When using non-powered mobile scaffolding: • Do not ride rolling scaffolds. • Secure or remove all material and equipment from the platform before moving the scaffold. • Apply caster or wheel brakes at all times when a scaffold is stationary. • Do not try to move the scaffold without help. • Watch out for holes in the floor and for overhead obstructions when moving the scaffold. • Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for adjusting screws. S-9.13 Aerial Work Platforms When working from aerial platforms, including scissor lifts and boom-mounted baskets or buckets: • Check pathway and overhead for obstructions before moving the platform. • Always stand firmly on the floor and do not sit or climb on the edge of the platform or use planks, ladders or other objects to increase reach. • Do not exceed the manufacturer’s rated safe load. • Maintain a safe distance from high-voltage power sources. • Do not modify the equipment without prior written approval from the manufacturer. S-9.13.1 Scissor Lifts When working from a scissor lift: • Platform must be equipped with a guardrail and toeboards. Guardrails must be completely installed, in good condition and with gates fastened. • Never climb or stand on toeboards or guardrails. Never hang outside the guardrails. • If required by local or state law, a safety belt or harness must be worn that meets the same requirements as stated below in S-9.13.2. Safety belts may only be used for fall restraint in scissor lifts. • Personnel using fall protection or restraint equipment must attend appropriate training. When working from elevated platforms or scissor lifts, use only elevated platforms or scissor lifts equipped with a guardrail and toeboards. 25 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-9.13.2 Boom-Mounted Baskets or Buckets When working from a boom-mounted basket or bucket: • A safety belt or harness equipped with a lanyard that restrains personnel within the platform must be worn to prevent personnel from being ejected out of the platform. • The lanyard must be secured to an anchor point designed and designated by the manufacturer for this use. • Do not attach the lanyard to a pole, piece of equipment, or any other structure. • Do not allow the platform to rest on or against any structure or equipment while working from the platform. • Do not climb in or out of an elevated basket or bucket unless it is equipped with a door or a gate and the lift is positioned to provide safe access. • On equipment designed primarily as personnel carriers, use only equipment with upper and lower platform controls where the lower controls can override the upper controls. • Personnel using fall protection or restraint equipment must attend appropriate training. S-11.0 Material Handling S-11.1 Material Storage S-11.1.1 Stacking Material Store material neatly, interlocking it where possible to prevent shifting or falling. Do not store heavy materials on top of fragile or crushable materials. Material should be stored only on shelving or racks with sufficient rated capacity. S-11.1.2 Overhead Clearance Maintain a minimum of 18 inches of clearance below sprinkler heads so they can operate effectively in the event of a fire. S-11.1.3 Storing Combustibles Keep combustible materials away from a source of ignition. S-11.1.4 Storage Racks Secure material storage racks to the floor or a wall where there is a height-to-depth ratio greater than 3 to 1. If racks can be fastened together to achieve a 3-to-1 ratio, no securement is required. Inspect pallet racks and shelving on a regular basis. S-11.2 Hand Trucks When possible, push a hand truck rather than pulling it. However, if assisting someone, push the hand truck from the rear, not from the side, and stand where you can see ahead clearly. When pulling a hand truck, do not jerk it to get over an obstruction; pull with a steady force. Do not walk backward while pushing or pulling a hand truck or wagon. Do not ride on hand trucks or wagons. S-11.3 Pallet Use and Stacking When stacking loaded pallets: • Determine how much the material and packaging can support. • Stack pallets only as high as the material on the bottom of the stack can support. • Inspect pallets for damage and stability. The forklift operator must warn others working near the stacking operations. 26 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-11.4 Loading and Unloading Cars, Trucks, and Trailers When loading and unloading cars, trucks, and trailers: • Chock wheels of cars, trucks, and trailers spotted at doors and platforms before loading or unloading. • Use truck jacks at the front of trailers, in addition to chocking, where trailers are not attached to tractors. • Make sure all transfer equipment (gangplanks, transfer plates, etc.) is properly secured before using it. • Do not place gangplanks, transfer plates, or skids in doorways of cars coupled to a locomotive unless there is protection against movement. • Do not load and unload a trailer truck while the tractor is being coupled or uncoupled. • Trucks and trailers secured by an automatic locking bar hooked to the ICC Bar do not require chocks. S-11.5 Sharp Edges Eliminate sharp or ragged edges and nails on drums, cans, and kegs when using them as shipping containers. S-11.5.1 Banding Material Carefully handle banding material and tools as follows: • Wear cut-resistant or leather gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges of banding. • Use only band cutters to cut steel bands. • Place scrap banding in suitable containers for disposal, or move it to a designated area. S-11.6 Wheelsets To stop mounted freight car or locomotive wheelsets: • Stand on the trailing side of the wheelset and apply force to the axle to slow the movement. • Do not hold the flange of the wheel. Do not walk in front of the mounted wheelsets or leave mounted wheelsets unattended until they are stopped and secure. S-11.7 Hazardous Material Handling S-11.7.1 Complying with Regulations Handle all hazardous materials, wastes and substances as defined by the DOT and EPA, according to federal, state and local regulations and company policy. An authorized employee must supervise the task. S-11.7.2 Loading or Unloading Tank Cars When loading or unloading tank cars: • Make sure cars are protected against movement when loading or unloading material. • Set hand brake and chock wheels before loading or unloading. • All tank cars must have a railing around the platforms where workers stand. • Make sure the outlet valve is shut off. • If material is flammable, use non-sparking wrenches. Do not smoke or generate sparks or open flames. • Properly ground tank cars containing gasoline or other flammables. 27 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-11.7.3 Handling Fluorescent/Neon Tubes Handle fluorescent or neon tubes carefully. If they break, do not inhale the dust and vapor. Dispose of in accordance with BNSF policy. S-11.7.4 Disposing of Spray Containers Carefully store and dispose of pressure spray containers. Do not expose them to excessive heat. Dispose of them per state law. S-11.8 Forklifts S-11.8.1 Parking Requirements Do not park a forklift on a ramp or incline. When parking a forklift: • Park the forklift clear of obstructions. • Set the hand brake. • Lower the forks. S-11.8.2 Dismounting Forklift—Attended and Unattended Forklifts When dismounting forklift and still in attendance of the equipment (within 25 ft. and forklift in sight): • Bring the forklift to a complete stop. • Place directional controls in neutral. • Apply the parking brake, and if equipped with automatic brake, place in Park. • Lower forks to the ground. (Exception: when task requires elevated load) • Use three-point contact when climbing from forklift. • Do not allow yourself or others to be directly in front or behind forklift, unless engine is shut off. When leaving a forklift unattended: • Lower forks to the ground. • Shut off the engine. • Remove the key (where security is a problem). • Do not allow the forklift to foul tracks. • Apply the parking brake, and if equipped with automatic brake, place in Park. S-11.8.3 Passengers Passengers are not allowed on forklifts unless the truck is equipped with passenger seat and seat belt. S-11.8.4 Tool Storage Do not place tools, material, or other objects on a forklift that may interfere with its operation. S-11.8.5 Seat Belts Use seat belts where provided. 28 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-11.9 Forklift Operation S-11.9.1 Speed and Movement Restrictions When operating a forklift: • Reduce speed and sound the horn when rounding corners or passing doorways or congested areas. • Watch for and avoid contact with overhead and side obstructions and high-voltage wires. • Make sure the way is clear before moving in any direction. • Bring a forklift to a complete stop before reversing direction. • Look in both directions before crossing tracks. Where possible, cross diagonally. • Operate the forklift backwards if the load obstructs your view. S-11.9.2 Getting On or Off Do not get on or off a moving forklift. Maintain a three-point contact when getting on and off forklifts. S-11.9.3 Operation On Ramps Back a loaded forklift slowly down ramps or inclines. S-11.9.4 Gates/Doors Do not use a forklift to open or close doors or gates on buildings. S-11.9.5 Load Limits Do not pick up loads that exceed the forklift’s marked load capacity. Do not move the machine until the load is secured. S-11.9.6 Unloaded Fork Position When moving an unloaded forklift, keep the forks 18 inches or less from the floor or ground to avoid obstructions. S-11.9.7 Personnel Baskets When using personnel baskets: • Use a forklift only as an elevator for employees (for example, to service light fixtures) when it is equipped with an approved work platform that meets OSHA standards. • Always secure the approved basket to the mast guard when using forklift to lift personnel. • Ensure that passengers stand only on the floor of the basket. • Fork lift operator must stay at controls while basket is occupied. S-11.9.8 Inspections • Always do a safety inspection of a forklift before operating it the first time. • Complete safety inspection records as required. • Promptly report all defects for needed repairs to the proper authority. • When defects are found, which affect the safe operation of a forklift, the forklift is to be red tagged, the key is to be removed and the defect immediately reported to the proper authority. 29 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-11.9.9 Fueling a Forklift • Turn off the engine. • See Rule S-5.8 for requirements regarding LPG tanks. S-12.0 Motor Vehicles and Trailers S-12.1 Operation of Motor Vehicles S-12.1.1 General Requirements Every company driver must: • Know and obey local, state, and federal laws and regulations for operating vehicles, both on and off company property. • Carry a required driver’s license. • Complete a vehicle log and inspection form, if applicable. • Ensure that necessary emergency equipment, tools, and a fire extinguisher are in the vehicle and in good conditions. • Use headlights any time the vehicle is moving. • Do not exceed the manufacturer’s specifications for speed. S-12.3 Motorcycle Use Do not use motorcycles to perform your duties or to deadhead. S-12.4 Utility Vehicles Complete a Utility Vehicle Safety Training Course prior to operating a utility vehicle. When operating a utility vehicle: • Wear seat belts where provided. • Ensure that the utility vehicle is modified to limit maximum speed to 15 MPH or less. S-12.5 Seat Belts Seat belts must be worn according to the manufacturer’s guidelines posted in the vehicle or equipment and must be worn while operating or riding in moving equipment or vehicles that are equipped with them. Lying down while wearing seat belts is prohibited. S-12.6 Passengers Do not transport unauthorized persons in a company vehicle except in an emergency. Notify the driver before boarding any vehicle. Never get on or off of a moving vehicle except in an emergency. S-12.7 Maintenance/Inspections Drivers assigned to vehicles and trailers, and their managers or foremen, are equally responsible for maintenance, cleanliness, and inspections to ensure that the equipment operates properly and safely and complies with federal motor carrier safety regulations. Any defects found during inspections that might prevent the vehicle from operating safely must be corrected by a trained person before the vehicle is used. All other defects must be repaired as soon as possible. 30 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-12.8 Backing Position the vehicle, when possible, to avoid backup movement. Before backing, inspect areas to the rear to ensure that no persons or obstructions are in the path of movement. When backing vehicles other than automobiles and pickup trucks: • Position someone near the back of the vehicle to guide movement, when available. • Sound the horn three short blasts in vehicles not equipped with backup alarms. • Stop if the person guiding the movement disappears from view. S-12.9 Parking When parking vehicles: • Place standard transmission in low gear with engine shut off. • Place automatic transmission in Park. • Remove the ignition key, close the windows, and lock the doors if leaving the parked vehicle unattended. EXCEPTION: You may leave the engine of an unattended vehicle running, in cold weather, if you have a second set of keys. • If parking on a grade, set the emergency brake and take other precautions to prevent the vehicle from rolling unexpectedly. S-12.9.1 Fouling Tracks or Roadways Except when necessary to perform duties, do not park vehicles or trailers where they foul tracks or roadways. If they do foul tracks or roadways, never leave them unattended without the proper protection. S-12.10 Work Under Vehicles or Trailers Do not sit or lie underneath vehicles or trailers, except when inspecting or repairing them, and then make sure that the: • Brakes are set. • Wheels are blocked. • Engine is stopped. • Proper support stands are in place. Do not sit or lie under a raised vehicle or trailer supported only by a jack. S-12.11 Transporting Tools and Material Properly secure tools, equipment, material and freight. Do not transport hazardous materials, such as gasoline and solvents, in passenger compartments. Transport gasoline or other flammable material in a DOT-approved container. When transporting hazardous materials, follow federal and state placarding and shipping document regulations. S-12.12 Special Equipment Mounted on Vehicles or Trailers Only qualified personnel may operate special equipment, such as winches, cranes and hoists, mounted on vehicles or trailers. When operating vehicles with special equipment: • Inspect the equipment frequently. • Do not exceed load limits. • Make sure outriggers are in place. 31 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 • Secure the equipment in the proper position before moving the vehicle. • Comply with the manufacturer’s instructions. S-12.13 Trailers S-12.13.1 Required Equipment Trailers must be equipped with: • Safety chains (except fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers). • Required stop, tail, directional, and clearance lights. • Electrical connectors that are compatible in size and design with those on the designated towing vehicle. S-12.13.2 Inspection Before towing trailers, inspect equipment and material loaded on the trailer, and inspect the following to make sure they are operable: • Tires. • Brakes (if equipped). • Hitches and locking devices. • Safety chains (if equipped). • Electrical connections and lights. If the vehicle and trailer hitch are not compatible in size and design, or if locking devices are defective, do not tow the trailer. S-12.14 Accidents/Incidents Promptly report traffic incidents, accidents, and vehicle damage, no matter how minor, to the proper manager. S-12.15 Clerical Instructions for Transporting BNSF TY&E Crews These requirements shall apply when operating a vehicle both on and off company property unless specifically stated otherwise. S-12.15.1 General 1. New drivers must view the defensive driving and Operation Lifesaver videos before transporting crews. Within 60 days of accepting an assignment transporting crews, drivers must complete a state-certified defensive driving course and an Operation Lifesaver class. All drivers already transporting crews must view the defensive driving and Operation Lifesaver videos immediately and attend a state-certified defensive driving course and an Operation Lifesaver class within 60 days. 2. Contact the State Highway Authority before departure if there is any possibility of inclement weather. If either the driver or passengers feels that conditions may be unsafe for travel based on reported or actual weather conditions, they may immediately terminate the trip. Immediately notify the dispatcher and your supervisor if the trip is canceled or delayed. 3. All vehicles used to transport passengers shall be maintained in good repair, and shall be clean and in safe operating condition. 32 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 S-12.15.2 Before Operating the Vehicle 1. Inspect the vehicle daily before leaving the parking area, using the Crew Hauler Vehicle Checklist. If any item is not satisfactory (NS), correct the problem immediately and note it in the comments section. If the problem cannot be corrected or protected, notify your supervisor and do not drive the vehicle. 2. Restock any missing safety equipment. S-12.15.3 When Picking Up Employees 1. Park the vehicle in a secure and accessible location. Park off public roadways whenever possible. 2. Secure the vehicle against movement by placing the vehicle in park (low gear if it is a manual transmission), engaging the parking brake, and shutting down the engine. If vehicle is not parked in a designated loading zone or parking lot, activate the vehicle flashers and place high visibility devices (flares or reflective triangles) in front of and behind the vehicle. 3. Assist passengers with baggage as requested. Make sure baggage is securely stowed against movement in the designated storage area. 4. Conduct a job safety briefing. The briefing must include, at a minimum, the location of emergency equipment, the results of the vehicle inspection, the route of travel, expected weather/road conditions, and how to obtain emergency assistance. Ask if anyone is First Aid/CPR qualified. Remind passengers of the no-smoking policy. If provided, the Division Superintendent’s Job Safety Briefing audiocassette will be played to supplement the driver’s trip-specific job safety briefing. 5. Do not move the vehicle until all luggage is stowed, doors are closed and locked, passengers are seated, and seat belts are fastened, properly securing passengers in an upright position. S-12.15.4 When Traveling 1. Request assistance to direct the vehicle movement when backing if visibility is limited. 2. Do not play loud music or engage in conversation that would be a distraction from driving. Do not eat or drink while the vehicle is moving. 3. During inclement weather: • Slow down. • Do not use the cruise control. • Apply traction devices as needed (for example, snow chains). If requested, or if in your opinion it is unsafe to proceed, pull off the road at a secure location until the weather clears sufficiently to drive. 4. Proceed directly to the destination without any other stops unless directed by the train dispatcher or other designated railroad authority. 5. If any passenger removes any part of his or her seatbelt or lies back, stop the vehicle until the seatbelt is being worn correctly. 6. Crossings within yard facilities: Move at a speed that allows the vehicle to be stopped within 50 feet of and no closer than 15 feet (where possible) to the rail at any crossing. Listen and look in each direction for an approaching train or on-track equipment before proceeding over the crossing. Stop signs or other traffic control devices take precedence over these directions. 33 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 Crossings outside yard facilities not equipped with automatic warning devices (lights, gates, bells or any combination thereof): Stop within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail. Look in both directions and listen for an approaching train or on- track equipment before proceeding over the crossing. S-12.15.5 Crew Hauling On-Duty Time The following shall apply to clerical employees required to haul crews: 1. Long Haul—Hauling employees from one city to another. Employee will adhere to the BNSF policy prohibiting drivers from transporting railroad employees at any time when: a. The driver has completed a total of ten (10) hours of driving since last obtaining eight (8) consecutive hours of off-duty time; or b. The driver’s combined on-duty and drive time hours equal fifteen (15) hours since last obtaining eight (8) consecutive hours of off-duty time; or c. The total number of hours of on-duty and drive time exceeds seventy (70) hours in any period of eight (8) consecutive days. Whenever one of these three restrictions has been met, the driver must take a mandated eight (8) consecutive hours off-duty rest period. 2. In-Terminal—Hauling employees within a city and driving on roads with posted speed limits below 55 mph. When hauling employees in-terminal, the above railroad policy shall not apply. 3. Combined Long Haul and In-Terminal—In calculating the total hours of on-duty and drive time as required for adherence to the BNSF Policy for Long Haul drivers, both long haul and in-terminal on-duty and drive hours will be counted to determine whether a driver may be permitted to perform long haul service. When an employee goes from long haul to in-terminal service, the on-duty and drive time will not apply. 34 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES—October 30, 2005 Crew Hauler Vehicle Checklist Vehicle ID No. ________ Mileage __________ Date & Time ____________________ Inspected by _________ Signature__________________________________________ Vehicle shall be inspected daily by the driver and the inspection documented on this form. ALL ITEMS SHALL BE APPROPRIATELY MARKED (S, NS, or NA) FOR THIS INSPECTION TO BE COMPLETE. For any item marked NS, correct or protect the problem if possible and describe it and the action taken in “COMMENTS.” If the problem cannot be corrected or protected, do not use the vehicle, and immediately notify your supervisor. This form is to be filed upon completion of the driver’s shift and retained for 12 months. __ Tire tread and inflation __ Mirrors and windows clean __ Clean and orderly __ Door handles and locks __ Windshield wipers and blades __ First Aid kit __ Trunk lock __ Dash gauges working __ Comm. equipment __ Spare tire (inflated) __ Fuel level __ Brakes __ Emergency road kit __ Battery __ Parking brakes __ Snow chains __ Engine temperature __ Horn __ Fluid levels (oil, etc.) __ Interior lights __ Back up alarm __ Head, tail and brake lights __ Air conditioning/heating __ Seat belts __ Turning signals __ Tools and jack __ Fire extinguisher __ Emergency flashers __ Traction devices __ Radio operational __ Baggage area (restraints) S = SATISFACTORY NS = NOT SATISFACTORY NA = NOT APPLICABLE Comments: ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ REMINDER: Always conduct a job safety briefing with passengers prior to departure. S-13.0 On or Near Tracks, Locomotives and Rail Cars S-13.1 General Requirements S-13.1.3 Tracks A. Crossing Tracks When crossing tracks: • Do not cross within 25 feet of the end of standing equipment. • Do not cross in front of approaching equipment, unless you are sufficiently ahead of the equipment to cross safely. While within the limits of a designated mechanical facility, when crossing between standing equipment that is not under blue signal protection: Employee may cross within 25 feet of standing equipment, provided: 1. Speed limits for all equipment on the track is 5 MPH or less, and; 2. Check for movement is made prior to crossing track, and;