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within 25 feet of any track.The EIC may serve as the lookout as long as he/she is not performing any other duties.When warned of an approaching train,all personnel must immediately move to a place of safety that is at least 25 feet from any track. • The EIC must participate in a job briefing with the designated railroad representative prior to work each day. This job briefing may be conducted over the telephone but,at a minimum, must include a discussion of the work areas,speed of trains through that area,sight restrictions and other operating conditions. EIC must be reminded that trains do not whistle in advance of private road crossings.The EIC will then conduct a thorough job briefing with all contractor employees prior to work. • All contractor employees must wear orange, reflective vests or similar workwear approved by the railroad's representative any time they are working within 25 feet of any track. Level D personal protective equipment (PPE),as described in Section VII,as well as hearing protection is required at the Site. Working Around Live Tracks (Red Zones) Prior to beginning work on live track the Contractor-In-Charge must notify a Railroad representative and a job briefing must be conducted with the Railroad representative. Engineering Department Contractors are governed by FRA Roadway Worker Protection regulations, referenced in Section 6,which requires some form of On-Track Safety prior to fouling any track. Red Zones are defined as that area within an arm's length of the track,or any physical position,which places the employee in a life- threatening situation.The following two rules are key to Red Zone compliance. Alert to Train Movement Contractor Employees must expect the movement of trains,engines,cars or other moveable equipment at any time,on any track and in either direction. Sufficient Distance Maintain a safe distance from equipment and DO NOT: • Cross or step foul of tracks closely in front of or behind moving equipment or close to the end of equipment. • Go between standing equipment if the opening is less than 50 feet. • Cross tracks in front of or behind standing equipment unless there is at least 20 feet between the employee and the equipment. • Use three-point contact when getting on and off locomotives and cars. In locomotive and car repair facilities where equipment has been spotted for repair,and the distance between that equipment or around the end of equipment is less than specified, Contractor Employees may go between or around the equipment provided that the equipment is under Blue Signal Protection of Workmen in accordance with Rule 5.13 and the employee knows that no movement will be made by the equipment. These are two of many Red Zone rules that deal with moving equipment.Any questions that arise related to working in the Red Zone should be directed to the Railroad Representative. 18