5.8. GIVING WARNING

When Rail Traffic approaches the Worksite or a Warning is given by the additional
Lookout, the Lookout must immediately warn the Workers.

NOTE
Warning must be given as soon as Rail Traffic is seen to be approaching
even if the Rail Traffic has not reached the minimum Sighting Distance.

WARNING
If acknowledgement of the Lookout’s Warning is not immediate the
Lookout must continue to sound the Warning until acknowledged.

The Workers must:
 acknowledge the Lookout’s Warning by raising an arm above their head;
 remove their tools, equipment and materials from the Danger Zone;
 move to a Safe Place; and
 notify the Lookout by raising an arm above their head.
Only when all Workers and their equipment are in a Safe Place can the Lookout face
the approaching Rail Traffic and give the CLEAR Handsignal to the Rail Traffic Crew.
The Lookout must maintain the CLEAR Handsignal until the Rail Traffic Crew
acknowledges the Handsignal.
The Lookout must make sure that the line is Clear before telling the PO that it is safe
for work to resume.