TITLE 49 - TRANSPORTATION

SUBTITLE B - OTHER REGULATIONS RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION

CHAPTER II - FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PART 214 - RAILROAD WORKPLACE SAFETY

subpart c - ROADWAY WORKER PROTECTION

214.345 - Training for all roadway workers.

The training of all roadway workers shall include, as a minimum, the following: (a) Recognition of railroad tracks and understanding of the space around them within which on-track safety is required.

  (b) The functions and responsibilities of various persons involved with on-track safety procedures.

  (c) Proper compliance with on-track safety instructions given by persons performing or responsible for on-track safety functions.

  (d) Signals given by watchmen/lookouts, and the proper procedures upon receiving a train approach warning from a lookout.

  (e) The hazards associated with working on or near railroad tracks, including review of on-track safety rules and procedures.