PTA Safeworking Rules and Procedures

The PTA Safeworking Rules and Procedures are in place to ensure that activities performed in the PTA Network are done in a uniform and safe manner.

Operators must maintain a record of Special Notices and other documentation.

Workers must:

1. Comply with the PTA Safeworking Rules and Procedures when performing their duties
2. Report to Train Control any negligent practice or violation of the PTA Safeworking Rules and Procedures
3. Ask their supervisor for an explanation of any rule, procedure or instruction of which they are uncertain
4. Be trained, assessed, and Competent in the duties associated with the performance of their work

Important Note: In case of doubt or uncertainty, Workers must take the safest course of action.

Rule 1003 – GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SAFETY

• 1. PURPOSE
• 2. GENERAL
• 2.1. SAFETY FIRST WHEN WORKING ON THE NETWORK
• 2.10. CONDITION OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
• 2.11. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
• 2.2. PREVENTION OF INJURY
• 2.4. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
• 2.5. RAIL TRAFFIC
• 2.5.1. Stationary Rail Traffic
• 2.6. REPORTING INJURIES AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS
• 2.7. INVESTIGATING SAFETY INCIDENTS
• 2.8. WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE
• 2.9. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
• 3 . NETWORKTIME
• 4. PTA SAFEWORKING RULES AND PROCEDURES
• 5. REFERENCE
• 6. EFFECTIVE DATE