INDUSTRIAL RAIL
SAMPLE SAFETY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
(For Provincially Regulated Railways)
Update: May 2011
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NFORMATION
The following sample safety management system has been provided
to allow provincially regulated industrial railways to operate in
accordance with the Railway (Alberta) Act by creating a program that
meets the minimum regulatory requirements in the Province of
Alberta.
Many thanks to the AFPA Health and Safety Committee for its
commitment and assistance in generating this document for industry!
NOTICE TO READERS
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate
at the time of preparation. However, this document is intended to serve only as a guide
and cannot replace first-hand information such as specific legislation.
This document has been prepared by the Alberta Forest Products Association closely
following a template first developed by the Carrier Services Section of Alberta
Transportation for another purpose. This template is intended to represent a sample
safety management system for the operation of a provincially regulated industrial rail.
Provincially regulated railways are those that operate in accordance with the Railway
(Alberta) Act.
“Industrial railway” means a railway that:
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transports only goods or commodities that are manufactured, refined or otherwise
produced, processed or handled by the person who operates the railway or on
whose behalf the railway is operated, and
is operated wholly or in part within the confines of the industrial site on which goods
or commodities are manufactured, refined or otherwise produced, processed or
handled,
and is not operated for the purposes of transporting goods or commodities for a toll or a
fee or of being a common carrier.
This document should be altered to address the compliance and operational
needs of a specific industrial railway. This sample document, by itself, should NOT
be used or accepted as meeting regulatory requirement unless it has been appropriately
modified and implemented.
Corrections, comments and suggestions can be submitted to Alberta Forest Products
Association at any time by contacting us at 780.452.2841 or by email to
cvonsass@albertaforestproducts.ca.
The items included in this document are considered to be the
minimum items required by law. You may include additional policies
to these minimum requirements in your programs. The
responsibility is still on the industrial railway to ensure that its
programs meet the requirements of the law.
To assist you in meeting the requirements, the following web sites may help
when developing your programs and/or training. You are required to implement
your program, evaluate it periodically and update your program as necessary.
For more information on rail safety, training, etc. view the Alberta Transportation “Rail
Safety Web Site” on the internet at: http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/521.htm.
For more information on Regulatory Requirements consult the following legislation:
 Railway (Alberta) Act;
 Railway Regulations AR 177/2002
 Alberta Industrial Railway Regulation.
Alberta regulations are available from the Queens Printer at 780-427-4952 or on
their website: www.qp.gov.ab.ca.
SAMPLE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
for Provincially Regulated Railways
(Industrial Railway)
NFORMATION
The following sample safety management system has been
created in order to provide industrial railways with a sample
program that meets the minimum regulatory requirements in the
Province of Alberta.
Industrial Railway Name:
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Safety Management System
For Provincially Regulated Railways
(Industrial Railway)
Prepared by:
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Effective Date:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION A – SAFETY POLICY .................................................................................................................. 4
Policy ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Safety Targets ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Sample Safety Initiatives ............................................................................................................................ 4
SECTION B – ORGANIZATION CHART ..................................................................................................... 6
Roles and Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................ 6
Mill Manager ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Production Manager ................................................................................................................................. 6
Mill Superintendent ................................................................................................................................... 6
Supervisors (Machine / Shift / Transportation) ......................................................................................... 7
Clerks ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Area Employees........................................................................................................................................ 7
SECTION C – EMPLOYEE AND MANAGEMENT INVOLVEMENT ........................................................... 8
SECTION D – RISK CONTROL ................................................................................................................... 9
Hazard Assessment and Control ............................................................................................................... 9
SECTION E – COMPLIANCE..................................................................................................................... 12
Compliance Monitoring ............................................................................................................................ 12
Proposed Schedule ................................................................................................................................... 12
SECTION F – TRAINING ............................................................................................................................ 14
Training ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Training Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 14
Training Outline ......................................................................................................................................... 15
SECTION G – INSPECTIONS .................................................................................................................... 16
Inspection Types ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Track Inspections .................................................................................................................................... 16
Railcar Mover Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 16
Locomotive Inspection ............................................................................................................................ 16
Railway Freight Car Inspections ............................................................................................................. 16
Inspection Records ................................................................................................................................... 16
Sample Industrial Railway Track inspection ........................................................................................... 17
Sample Track inspection Report............................................................................................................. 18
Sample Railcar Mover (RCM) Inspection ............................................................................................... 19
Sample Locomotive Inspection ............................................................................................................... 20
SECTION H – INCIDENT INVESTIGATION .............................................................................................. 21
SECTION I – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ............................................................................................ 22
Rail Safety Contacts ............................................................................................................................... 22
SECTION J – RECORDS ........................................................................................................................... 23
SECTION K – GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES (GOI) ................................................................ 24
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Yard Operations................................................................................................................................ 24
1.1 Scope of Operations ......................................................................................................................... 24
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1.2 Joint Operations with Canadian National Railway (CNR) ................................................................ 25
1.3 Access and Slope of Track ............................................................................................................... 25
1.4 Maximum Speeds ............................................................................................................................. 25
1.5 Restricted Clearances ...................................................................................................................... 25
1.6 Hand brakes ..................................................................................................................................... 25
1.7 Ice or Material on Track, Switches and Flangeways ........................................................................ 25
1.8 Cars Spotted for Loading .................................................................................................................. 25
1.9 Obstructions ...................................................................................................................................... 26
1.10 Use of Rail Car Mover Bell and Horn, if applicable ........................................................................ 26
1.11 Moving Equipment .......................................................................................................................... 26
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Industrial Railway Operating Rules (IROR) Application ............................................................... 26
2.1 Applicable Industrial Railway Operating Rules ................................................................................. 26
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Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 27
3.1 Personal Protective Equipment Policy .............................................................................................. 27
3.2 Pre-Job Communication ................................................................................................................... 28
3.3 Crossing through Rail Equipment ..................................................................................................... 28
3.4 On or About Track and Equipment ................................................................................................... 28
3.5 Mounting / Dismounting Standing Equipment .................................................................................. 28
3.6 Red Zone – Protection against Moving Equipment .......................................................................... 29
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Engine Operation.............................................................................................................................. 29
4.1 Rail Car Mover (RCM) ...................................................................................................................... 29
4.2 Locomotive........................................................................................................................................ 31
4.3 Securing Equipment ......................................................................................................................... 33
4.4 Coupling and Uncoupling Equipment ............................................................................................... 35
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Emergency Telephone Numbers .................................................................................................... 36
SECTION L – MEDICALS .......................................................................................................................... 37
SECTION M – MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................. 38
SECTION N – SAFETY PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT ....................................................................... 39
AMENDMENT RECORD ............................................................................................................................ 40
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SECTION A – SAFETY POLICY
Policy
Industrial Railway Name will operate in a safe manner ensuring the safety of people and
equipment and to be in compliance with the industrial railway rules and regulations as
required by the Railway (Alberta) Act. See also site safety policy attached – next page.
Attach or copy company safety policy - next page.
Safety Targets
Our aim is to improve the health and safety performance of this organization on an ongoing basis. Management and employees at all levels of the company will work together
to make this happen.
Performance Targets
Initiatives
2009
2010
2011
2012
Employees injuries*
Disabling injuries
Minor injuries
Rail Equipment Incidents
Yard derailments
Yard collisions
Other (please specify)
*related to train operations
Sample Safety Initiatives
Person
Responsible
Initiative
Complete manager inspections once per month
Verify implementation of initiatives resulting from
incident reports
Provide industrial rail training to designated
employees
Conduct safety/tailgate meetings at frequency
specified in the company SMS
Provide safety advisory bulletins to employees
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Target
Maintain zero
incident target
No repeat of
similar incidents
Maintain zero
incident target
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INDUSTRIAL RAILWAY NAME SAMPLE SAFETY POLICY
Industrial Railway Name is committed to the health and safety of our employees and the
public, where they are impacted by our operations (if applicable). To fulfill this
commitment, all of us must make health and safety an integral part of our lives. We
must take personal responsibility for our actions and adhere to safety policies, rules and
regulations at all times. The Company is committed to provide the leadership,
organization, training, and resources needed to maintain a healthy and safe working
environment. All employees must make a personal commitment to safety and perform
their work in a manner that will prevent accidents to themselves, their fellow workers
and the public.
No job on our Railway will ever be so important that we can’t take the time to do it
safely.
Signature
Name of Signatory
Position of Signatory
Date
Transport Canada Sample Rail Safety Policy
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SECTION B – ORGANIZATION CHART
Organization Chart
Identify clear authorities, responsibilities and accountabilities for safety at all
levels in the railway company here or in responsibilities section below.
Mill Manager
Overall responsibility for
the safe operation of the
site
Production Manager
Superintendent
Warehouse Supervisor
Roles and Responsibilities
Mill Manager
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Overall responsibility for the safe operation of the site.
Overall responsibility for the SMS.
Production Manager
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Responsible for the safe operation of the site – including rail and other.
Mill Superintendent
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Responsible for the safe operation of the site – including rail.
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Supervisors (Machine / Shift / Transportation)
Machine
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Reports to Mill Superintendent
Day supervisor for the mill
Responsible for training including rail.
Responsible for pre-use inspection management on engine.
Shift
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Transportation
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Clerks
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Area Employees
Warehouse
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Other
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Include (where applicable): training, mentoring, safety meetings, track inspections,
signals inspections, incident investigation, engine inspection, and so on.
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SECTION C – EMPLOYEE AND MANAGEMENT INVOLVEMENT
The SMS Plan will be reviewed on an annual basis, and revised as required.
Transportation clerks / or could be the Health and Safety Committee members will be
involved in this review.
Participation may include but is not limited to the following activities:
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conducting workplace inspections, proficiency tests, accident and incident investigations, risk
assessments;
hazard identification, reporting and resolving;
implementing and monitoring corrective actions;
communicating safety programs, policies and procedures to employees; and
providing input on employees’ complaint resolution, etc.
Changes to the SMS will be reviewed with all applicable employees at department
safety meetings.
Major changes to the rail system will involve input and participation by the effected
employees.
Rail car mover/locomotive pre-use inspections will be kept on file indicate where
inspection documents will be filed here.
All track inspection reports and maintenance reports will be kept on file indicate where
inspection documents will be files here.
A copy of the current Industrial Rail Operating Authority Renewal Application will be
kept of file indicate where inspection documents will be files here.
The SMS will be maintained in the indicate where the SMS document will be located for
ease of reference.
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SECTION D – RISK CONTROL
Hazard Assessment and Control
Industrial Railway Name has completed a Hazard Assessment of its existing railway
operations which is attached to this document. See following pages.
Subsequent assessments will be conducted when new equipment is acquired or
changes to the operation are implemented.
Identification, reporting and mitigation of hazards is the responsibility of all employees
working with management. This may be through participation in committees, teams,
safety representatives, projects, pre-planning, safety meetings, etc.
Employees are to report imminent dangers to their supervisor immediately.
Definition
Section 13(a) of the Act defines imminent danger as ".....any conditions or practices in any
place of employment which are such that a danger exists which could reasonably be expected
to cause death or serious physical harm immediately or before the imminence of such danger
can be eliminated through the enforcement procedures otherwise provided by this Act."
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Industrial Railway Name Risk Assessment and Control
Risk Area
Identified Hazards
Control Methods
Train / Equipment
Operations
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Derailments
Collisions
Human reliability (alertness, ability to use equipment and
follow procedures)
Unintended movements (runaways)
Missed or misunderstood communications
Failure to follow rules or procedures
Failure to see/obey signals
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Equipment,
Infrastructure and
Facilities
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Contractors
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uniform, coordinated development and implementation of
operating rules and procedures
periodic review and revision of operating rules and
procedures
training programs
monitoring of employees and supervisors
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rules violation monitoring
Equipment failures leading to collisions, derailments
and/or employee injuries
Unsafe equipment
Safety appliances
Infrastructure failures
Rail failures (broken, spread)
Track condition (ties, ballast, cross level, spirals, tight
rail) areas of recent work
Slope failures
Washouts
Flooding
Impact of significant changes to operations (type of
service, speed, frequency, weight)
Unsafe facilities
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inspection and maintenance standards and procedures,
including cycles, record-keeping procedures, and
corrective action and implementation monitoring
procedures
modification review and approval process for capital
expenditures
relevant safety policies, requirements and standards
communicated to contractors through orientation
facility inspection procedures, including a hazard
identification and elimination process, cycles, recordkeeping procedures, and corrective action and
implementation tracking procedures
Failure to understand or follow company rules and
procedures
Failure to provide or use safety equipment
Failure to coordinate activities with company
personnel/train operations
Failure to use specified materials, equipment or
procedures
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a process to ensure that contractors are trained in the
organization’s safety procedures and are familiar with
safety equipment requirements and their safety
responsibilities
ensuring that safety requirements are included in
contractors’ statements of work and competency
requirements
selection, control and performance review of contractors,
taking into account contractor ability to meet safety
requirements and follow safety procedures
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Employees Safety
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Deaths
Injuries
Incidents (near misses)
Fitness for duty
Unsafe conditions not identified or corrected
Failure to identify, provide or use safety equipment
Hazardous materials in workplace
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taking action when contractors do not comply with the
organization’s safety procedures
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an employee safety program and health controls that
meet the requirements of the Canada Labour Code (Part
II)
a process for feedback on risk control actions, safety
performance and safety audit results to employees
formal job briefings
safety awareness and promotion programs
a workplace hazardous materials program meeting the
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
(WHIMIS) requirements
safety training, particularly with respect to new
equipment, processes and procedures
a recognition and rewards system that recognizes the
right behaviors and safe working practices
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Emergencies
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Derailments
Chemical spills
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emergency preparedness and response plan
Vandalism,
Terrorism and
Sabotage
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Risk to employees and operations from deliberate
malicious acts
Objects on right-of-way
Misaligned switches
Thrown objects
Runaway equipment
Sabotaged equipment
Bomb/sabotage threats
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identification of risks (threat assessments) and
development of security plans and procedures (with the
appropriate confidentiality)
staff training and familiarity with security risks and
procedures
security exercises links with security agencies
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SECTION E – COMPLIANCE
Compliance Monitoring
Compliance to regulations, general operating instructions, SMS, records, and training
will be monitored through formal, informal and pre-operation inspections.
The frequency of formal inspections by designated employees to monitor compliance
and identify areas of non-conformance is as follows:
Proposed Schedule
Managers / Supervisors / Workers
Frequency
Monitoring Compliance to: Regulations / GOI / SMS / Records / Training
Verification of Compliance to Regulations
Source
Industrial Rail Regulatory Requirements consulted for
currency in the following legislation:
Monitoring Frequency
Annually
 Railway (Alberta) Act;
 Railway Regulations AR 177/2002
 Alberta Industrial Railway Regulation.
Alberta Transportation website at:
http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/521.htm
Queens Printer website at: www.qp.gov.ab.ca
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Requirement
Track Inspections
Engine Safety Inspections
Engine Pre-Use Inspections
Freight Car Inspection
Industrial Railway Operating
Authority Renewal Application
Employee Training
Records Retention
Current Company SMS
Demonstration of Compliance
Task
Inspect track for defects
Frequency
Monthly or before movement
Position Responsible
Transp. supervisor
(if used less than 1/month)
RCM – Inspected to ensure safe operation
As per Manufacturer’s
specifications.
Transp. supervisor
Locomotive – Safety Inspection placing engine
in-service.
Records retained for min. 92 days
RCM - pre-use inspection
Intervals of
< 45 days
Locomotive Inspector
(designated by railway
operator)
RCM operator or
designated, competent
employee
Locomotive operator or
designated, competent
employee
Employees directly
involved with movement
of cars
Transp. supervisor
Locomotive - pre-use inspection
Informal, visual inspection for observable
defects
When placed in service or
undergone a layover of more
than 8 hours
When placed in service or
undergone a layover of more
than 8 hours
Prior to loading and following
movement
Maintained on-file
Training employees for competency
RCM Maintenance
Locomotive Maintenance
Track Inspection
Training (including Safety Critical) - kept on file
Medical Assessment
Maintained Safety Management System
Pre-Duty & Competency review
every 3 yrs
Maintained for min. 3 yrs
Maintained for min. 1 year
Maintained for min. 3 year
See exception letter attached
Reviewed annually and revised
as required
Supervisor
Transp. supervisor
Transp. supervisor
Supervisor
Industrial railway
operator
A checklist and a reporting system are used.
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SECTION F – TRAINING
Training
Employees of Industrial Railway Name are trained in accordance with the railway
employee qualification rules.
Industrial Railway Name utilizes competent in-house trainers to train employees
involved in railway operations.
Training is conducted using internally developed competency based training material.
This material consist of classroom or computer based training (CBT) instruction with
quizzes, field tours and exercises, field mentoring and sign off by trainer and supervisor,
as appropriate.
All training records are maintained for a min. 3 year period in the employee file in
identify specific location here.
Any persons that are granted access to Industrial Railway Name‘s property, to work in
any capacity in the railway operation, have appropriate skills and training and are
adequately supervised to ensure that they comply with the SMS requirements and
general operating instructions as they pertain to their roles while on site.
Training Requirements
All employees directly or indirectly involved in the movement of rail equipment will be
provided with training that includes:
1. Industrial Railways Operating (IROR) Rules
a. Including: Railway Radio Communications, Signals, Operation of Movement
2. General Operating Instructions
3. Railcar Securement
4. Inspections
Choose an item. operators will be provided with additional training to include:
Engine
a. Pre-Inspection Criteria, Airbrake Systems, Operation and Practical In-Field Component
See also training outline – over.
Employees, qualified to work in a rail related capacity will undergo a competency
evaluation at intervals of not more than 3 years.
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Training Outline
Description: Industrial Rail training developed to provide health and safety orientation,
work-related instruction and on-the-job training opportunities to promote and verify
employee competency.
Objectives: At the end of the training participants will:
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be familiar with company health and safety requirements respecting rail operation;
develop an understanding of the specific rules and procedures for the work area;
have the specialized training needed to effectively operate, as applicable;
be able to perform job tasks competently and safely.
Topics to be covered during training include:
Web Course
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Responsibilities
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Operation of movements
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Derails
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Communication
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Switching
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Hand brakes
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Air brakes
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Shoving
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Coupling/uncoupling
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Core rail safety rules
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Engine operation
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Communication
Hands-On
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Engine Classification
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Air brake system
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Equipment handling
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Rail Car Type
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PPE
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Pre-job communication
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Freight car inspection
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Red zone
Coupling/uncoupling freight
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Switching
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Derails
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Hand brake system
Hand
Radio
Audible warning
Headlight
Blue flag
Fixed signal
Engine
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Start-up
Operation
Evaluations: Competency verification conducted at intervals of not more than 3 years.
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SECTION G – INSPECTIONS
Industrial Railway Name conducts regular equipment and site inspections of its joint
operation with Canadian National Railway (CNR). Trackage for Industrial Railway Name
is located at indicate mile location here of CNR, indicate location here.
Inspection Types
Track Inspections
Industrial Railway Name maintains the track through monthly inspections (with a
minimum 20 day interval from the last inspection) and minor repairs by identify track
maintenance company here.
Any major track work is conducted by identify track maintenance company here. Rail
maintenance (track work) is protected in accordance with IROR Rule 12.
Railcar Mover Inspection
Pre-use inspections are conducted by Industrial Railway Name to ensure rail car
movers placed or continued in service are free from safety defects.
Locomotive Inspection
Pre-use inspections are conducted by Industrial Railway Name to ensure locomotives
placed or continued in service are free from safety defects. Safety inspections are
conducted at intervals of no greater than 45 days by identify third party inspector or
other here.
Railway Freight Car Inspections
‘Walk-around’ visual freight car inspections are conducted by designated employees on
all cars, for hazards that could pose a risk to employees accessing the car prior to and
following movement. Freight car inspections look for:
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car body leaning or listing to the side
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car body sagging downward
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object dragging below the car body
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door insecurely attached
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object extending from the side of the car body
that could pose a risk to persons conducting
the switch or others in the areas
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brake functioning improperly
See also sample inspection forms – following pages.
Inspection Records
Inspection and maintenance records are maintained in the appropriate equipment files.
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Sample Industrial Railway Track inspection
Monthly Track Inspection For:
Track Number:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Day of Inspection
Inspector Initials
Gauge
X-Level
Rail Condition
Ballast Condition
Spikes – any missing?
Bolts Missing – loose?
Splice Bars – present? / tight?
Surface Condition
Alignment
Turnouts
Crossings
Signs
Month
Exceptions
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Date
yy/mm/dd
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Sample Track inspection Report
Date:
YY
MM
DD
Company:
Location:
Track Inspected:
Track Inspected:
Track Inspected:
Track Inspected:
Track Inspected:
Inspection Type:
Item
Location
Accompanied By
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Track
SCHEDULED
SPECIAL
(TSR minimum)
Specify reason:
Description of Exception or Condition
Inspector (please print)
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HY-RAIL
WALKING
Remedial Action Taken
TRAIN
Date Corrected
yy/mm/dd
Signature of Inspector
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Sample Railcar Mover (RCM) Inspection
Railcar Mover’s Pre- Departure Inspection Report
[Done when rail car mover is placed in service or when a layover of more than 8 hours has occurred .]
Check any Defective Item and Give Details under “Remarks”
Month
Day
Year
Unit No.:
Odometer Reading:
Action
Start:
End:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
PRE USE
PRE USE
PRE USE
PRE USE
PRE USE
PRE USE
PRE USE
BRAKE SYSTEMS
HAND BRAKE
HEADLIGHTS
OSCILLATING LAMP(S)
RUNNING GEAR
ANY APPARENT SAFETY HAZARDS
S – SATISFACTORY N – NEED NOT BE CORRECTED
C – DEFECTS CORRECTED
RAILCAR MOVER OPERATOR’S INITIALS
Remarks
Operator’s Name:
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Sample Locomotive Inspection
Locomotive Pre- Use Inspection Report
[Done when rail car mover is placed in service or when a layover of more than 8 hours has occurred.]
Check any Defective Item and Give Details under “Remarks”
Month
Day
Year
Unit No.:
Odometer Reading:
Action
Start:
End:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
PRE USE
PRE USE
PRE USE
PRE USE
PRE USE
PRE USE
PRE USE
BRAKE SYSTEMS
HAND BRAKE
HEADLIGHTS, BELL, WHISTLE OR OTHER AUDIBLE WARNING
DEVICE
FLAGGING EQUIPMENT - SUPPLIED
ANY APPARENT SAFETY HAZARDS
S – SATISFACTORY N – NEED NOT BE CORRECTED
C – DEFECTS CORRECTED
LOCOMOTIVE OPERATOR’S INITIALS
Remarks
Operator’s Name:
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SECTION H – INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Industrial Railway Name is required to report accidents / incidents to the Railway
Administrator as per the Railway (Alberta) Act, Part 3 section 38(1) and Railway
Regulations AR 177/2002 Part 3 section 35(1).
The following incident types are reportable:
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main-track collision or derailments
highway grade crossing collisions
accidents involving a trespasser, employee or passenger
fire or explosion involving railway property
collision between rolling stock and an object
non-main-track collision or derailments
collision involving a track unit
collision between rolling stock and an abandoned vehicle and;
incidents involving dangerous goods - require an immediate report under the
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
Immediately after an accident, Industrial Railway Name will verbally report the details to
the Co-ordination and Information Center (CIC). Their 24 hour toll free number is 1-800272-9600 or 780-422-9600. Communication will be through list position of person
responsible here.
A written report, outlining the details of any reportable incident, will be forwarded to the
Railway Administrator using the Industrial Railway Incident Report within 30 days of the
incident occurring. The report will be completed and forwarded to the Railway
Administrator by list position of person responsible here. The Provincial Industrial
Railway Reporting Form is available at the following link:
http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Railway_Incident_Report_July_03_2009.pdf.
The following incident types will not be reported to the Railway Administrator:
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minor injuries not involving lost time or a visit to a physician, and
minor equipment damage such as paint scrapes.
Records of any incident investigations will be maintained as per company policy.
Indicate policy used here.
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SECTION I – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
In the event of a medical or environmental emergency, the Industrial Railway Name site
Emergency Response plan would be activated to deal with the situation quickly, safely
and effectively. See plan attached or reference where the plan can be found.
Rail Safety Contacts
Dangerous goods and rail incidents must be reported to:
The Alberta Transportation Coordination and Information Center (CIC) by calling 1800- 272-9600.
The CIC is operational 24 hours a day seven days a week.
For rail technical information:
1. call the Rail Safety Officer at 780-427-7572 or toll free at 310-0000 and at the
prompt dial 780-427-7572, or
2. send email to Knut Ohm, Rail Safety Officer, Knut.Ohm@gov.ab.ca or
3. send a note to the general mailbox at Alberta Rail Safety
Main Floor, Twin Atria Building
Alberta Transportation
4999 - 98 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3, or
4. send a fax to 780-989-7238.
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SECTION J – RECORDS
All records pertaining to rail operations including:
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Inspection reports (track and engine),
Railway incident reports,
Railway maintenance reports
Operating authority and renewals
Hazard Assessments
Employee Fit for Duty Declarations [See exception letter attached], and
Training records
are maintained by Industrial Railway Name.
Record
Track Inspection
Engine Inspection
Incident Investigations
Maintenance
Operating Authority/Renewals
Training
Rail System Audits
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Method of Access
Paper format
Paper format
Paper format
Paper format
Paper format
Electronic
Paper format
Industrial Railway SMS
Location
Indicate file location
Indicate file location
Indicate file location
Indicate file location
Indicate file location
Indicate file location
Indicate file location
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SECTION K – GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES (GOI)
Every employee in any service connected with rail car movements and protection of
track work and track units shall be subject to and conversant with the Alberta Industrial
Railway Regulations Rules, general operating instructions and all operating procedures
pertaining to the employee’s occupation. All employees will have access to the Alberta
Industrial Railway Regulations Rules and GOI while on duty.
Note: The GOI may be organized as a separate document.
1. Yard Operations
Diagram of Rail Operation at Industrial Railway Name
(Include: crossings, derail locations, switches, structures, etc.)
1.1 Scope of Operations
Industrial Railway Name operates a railway yard at its mill in location here for the
purpose of receiving empty cars to be loaded for shipping product to customers.
Employees are responsible for Choose an item. rail cars which are then secured for
CNR pick-up.
If the facility is unloading chemical cars also, please indicate process used here.
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1.2 Joint Operations with Canadian National Railway (CNR)
Please outline track location here. Industrial Railway Name maintains the track from
indicate location to the mill site here. Monthly track inspection and minor repairs are
contracted to indicate company responsible here. Any major track work is handled by
indicate company responsible here. Rail maintenance (track work) shall be protected in
accordance with IROR Rule 12.
CNR personnel are required to activate the flashing amber warning lights provided,
when they come on the mill site to move equipment. All Industrial Railway Name, rail
side activities must cease, including working on or around rail cars, when CNR is
present.
1.3 Access and Slope of Track
Please provide details here.
1.4 Maximum Speeds
Industrial Railway Name trackage speed limit is ...................................................15 km/h
1.5 Restricted Clearances
Employees are prohibited from riding on the side and the roof of moving equipment
when passing side and/or overhead restrictions. Any company specific restrictions
should be listed here.
1.6 Hand brakes
Hand brakes will be applied on all rail cars left standing unattended. Air brakes must not
be used in place of hand brakes to secure unattended rail cars.
1.7 Ice or Material on Track, Switches and Flangeways
When a movement is required to move cars on a track where gravel, snow or ice
conditions are present, precautions must be taken to avoid derailment. The affected
track and/or switches must be cleared of these conditions.
When ice/snow may impede switch points to close properly when operated by a wheel
flange, the switch must be manually lined before a trailing move is commenced over the
switch. Movements operating in a facing point direction must observe the position of the
points in addition to the target indication before proceeding.
Flangeways must be kept clear of ice or buildup of material that could cause wheel lift,
especially with empty cars.
1.8 Cars Spotted for Loading
Empty cars spotted for loading must be secured with handbrakes as follows:
Minimum Hand Brake Application
# of Cars
# of Hand Brakes Required
1-2
1
3-19
2
20-29
3
30-39
4
*These are guidelines only; more than the specified # may be needed.
Empty cars spotted for loading must also be protected with a blue signal (i.e. blue
flag/blue equipment sign/blue light).
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1.9 Obstructions
Indicate any site obstructions here.
1.10 Use of Rail Car Mover Bell and Horn, if applicable
Use the RCM bell when passing any movement standing on an adjacent track.
The RCM Air Horn Signals
One blast
confirm ‘Three – Point Protection’ in effect
Two blasts
move forward
Three blasts
move backward
1.11 Moving Equipment
When equipment is shoved by an engine or is headed by an unmanned remotely
controlled engine, a worker must be on the leading piece of equipment or on the ground
in a position to observe the track to be used and to give signals or instructions
necessary to control the move.
Exception: A worker need not be so positioned when the portion of the track to be used
is “known to be clear”.
Where a railway track and a public road share the same roadbed and there is no fence
or other barrier between them, moving rail cars not headed by an engine or when
headed by a remotely controlled engine must be protected by a worker on the leading
car or on the ground in a position to warn persons standing on, or crossing, or about to
cross the track.
2. Industrial Railway Operating Rules (IROR) Application
Employees connected with rail car movements and protection of track work and track
units at Industrial Rail Name must:
 Understand, comply and have access to the Industrial Rail Name rules,
general operating instructions and all company-specific rail operating
procedures while on duty.
 Notify Industrial Rail Name of any condition that may affect the safe
movement of an engine or rail car.
 Seek help if unable to control a harmful or dangerous condition.
 Complete a competency-based review every 3 years.
 Ask for help from their supervisor if in doubt as to the meaning of any rule or
instruction.
2.1 Applicable Industrial Railway Operating Rules
Schedule 1 – IROR
1. General Notice
2. General Rules
3. Definitions
Signals Rules
4. Hand signals
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5. Engine bell
6. Engine bell failure
7. Headlight
8. Blue signal protector
9. Signal imperfectly displayed
10. Fixed signal recognition and compliance
11. Emergency protection
Protection of Impassable or Speed-restricted Track
12. Protection of track work on non-main track
13. Mounting of signals
Operation of Movements
15. Starting a movement
16. Stopping clear of fouling point
17. Protection against extraordinary conditions
18. Emergency stop protection
21. Hand-operated switches
23. Derails
24. Speed on industrial railway track
25. Crew responsibilities
26. Securing equipment
27. Coupling to equipment
28. Fouling other tracks
29. Shoving equipment
Radio
30. Reliability tests
31. Continuous monitoring
32. Radio terms
33. Radio or hand signals
34. Switching by radio
35. Positive identification
36. Content of radio communications
37. Verification procedures
38. Avoiding distraction
39. Emergency communication procedures
3. Safety Rules
3.1 Personal Protective Equipment Policy
Employees must comply with the company’s personal protective equipment policy.
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3.2 Pre-Job Communication
3.2.1 Job Briefing Procedure:
 Conduct a job briefing at/near the work site, at a location free of distractions,
before work begins and when task conditions change.
 Include all affected individuals including team members and outside parties or
contractors.
 Verify understanding of job expectations before work begins.
 Plan the work to be done, who does what and identify any potential hazards.
 Talk it through using questions to communicate specifically who does what,
where, when, how and why.
 Break complex jobs down into manageable portions.
 Implement the plan; if the scope of work changes or a new task begins, take
time to stop and re-brief everyone on the changes.
 Confirm that the work group is following the plan as discussed.
3.3 Crossing through Rail Equipment
Employees must not:
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Cross through moving equipment.
Cross under couplers or underneath cars unless duties require and protection
against movement has been provided.
Step on the coupler or uncoupling lever.
Place hands, feet, or other parts of the body on the sliding sill or between the
coupler horn and end sill of the car.
3.4 On or About Track and Equipment
When working around track and equipment, employees must:
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Look in both directions for approaching rail movements while approaching or
crossing tracks.
Exercise extreme caution when entering or crossing between uncoupled
equipment that is separated by less than 15 m (approximately one car
length).
Not sit or step on: rail, frogs, switches, or connecting rods unless duties
require and proper protection has been received.
Not walk between the rails of, or foul the track except when duties require.
Not position yourself between any structure and standing or moving
equipment without sufficient clearance to avoid injury.
Not occupy the top of railcars unless duties require.
Not sit or lie underneath standing equipment unless duties require and proper
protection has been provided.
Not sit or stand on car mover handrails or steps.
Watch for tripping and other hazards.
3.5 Mounting / Dismounting Standing Equipment
When getting on or off equipment, employees must:
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Face the equipment and use side ladders, sill steps, and grab irons provided.
Not step or jump from car to car.
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Not step on the sliding center sill or cushioned under frame device of any car.
Keep off couplers and their components.
 Not entrain or detrain equipment:
 When carrying items that would prevent a secure handhold or proper
balance.
 In areas of poor footing or restricted clearance.
 Maintain 3-point contact.
3.6 Red Zone – Protection against Moving Equipment
Before entering the “Red Zone”, employees must advise the RCM operator.
The RCM operator must provide “Red Zone Protection” as follows:
1. Confirm full application of the rail car mover parking brake.
2. Place rail car mover transmission selector in neutral.
3. Leave the accelerator in idle position.
If the request to enter the “Red Zone” is given by radio, employees must respond by
radio “Red Zone in effect.” If the request to enter the “Red Zone” is given by hand
signal, employees must respond with one short blast of the horn.
After confirmation is received from the RCM operator, the employee may enter the “Red
Zone”.
After clearing the “Red Zone,” employees must cancel the protection received.
Slack adjustment should be monitored if hand brakes are being released.
Employees must not go between the uncoupled RCM and cars when clearance
between them is less than 15 m (about 1 car length).
4. Engine Operation
4.1 Rail Car Mover (RCM)
RCM Operators at Industrial Railway Name are classified “Safety Critical” as per the
Alberta Industrial Railway Regulations. An employee occupying a safety critical position
as defined through the Industrial Railway Regulations, must undergo a medical fitness
for duty assessment before occupying the position. An exception from the requirement
to have persons in safety critical positions (i.e. employees operating a RCM) undergo
periodic medicals (as required under Schedule 10, Industrial Rail Legislation) was
requested due to the low risk nature of the operations at Industrial Railway Name, and
the effectiveness of the SMS to adequately manage the risks.
See copy of Exception Letter attached.
RCM operator responsibilities include:
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Being familiar with current information regarding the systems and mechanical
procedures that apply to the RCM.
Taking responsibility for the proper use of and handling of equipment in their
care.
Shutting down equipment when abnormal conditions arise such as noise,
smoke or odour from the engine, electrical panel or other components; taking
appropriate fire fighting action if necessary.
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Periodically checking all gauges in the operating cab to verify normal
operating standards are being maintained.
4.1.1 Inspection Standards
Pre-use inspections are conducted by Industrial Railway Name to ensure rail car
movers placed or continued in service are free from safety defects. Specifications for
fluid levels & general maintenance issues are found in the supplier’s Operator Manual.
RCM pre-start inspection requirements include the following:
1 Brake Systems
Test the brake; include safety control systems.
2 Hand Brake
Verify hand brake(s) are in working condition.
3 Headlights
4 Oscillating Lamps
Verify that all lights are in working condition.
5 Running Gear
Verify that running gear is free of safety defects.
6 Safety Control Equipment
Verify that safety controls are functioning.
7 Any Apparent Safety Hazards
Note any Identified hazards.
4.1.2 Start-Up Procedure
After pre-start inspection, “start-up procedures” are performed as below and as per the
general operating instructions at Industrial Railway Name.
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Confirm parking brake is set.
Place transmission direction selector in neutral.
Verify road wheels are up (when on rails).
Verify road wheels are down (when off rails).
Leave accelerator in idle position.
Turn key switch to start position and hold firmly in this position.
Note: If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds, release key and allow
starting motor to cool at least 30 seconds before another attempt.
If the engine fails to start after four attempts, an inspection should be made to
determine the cause.
When engine starts, release key and depress accelerator to attain the desired
warm-up speed. Warm-up could take 5 minutes.
Confirm oil pressure is between 5 psi & 25 psi depending on engine
temperature. At idle and at normal operating temperature, range should be
between 5 psi and 10 psi.
Monitor air pressure indications: – air reservoir: 110-120 psi (normal) – Train
air: 90 psi (normal).
Confirm amp-meter indicates slight charge (+).
Note: When engine has reached normal operating temperature (185° to
195°F), confirm transmission in neutral and check high engine RPM. RPM is
governed at 3000 RPM.
Check transmission temperature gauge is between 185° to 195°F.
Maximum allowable temperature is 250°F.
Check all audible warning devices, headlights, back-up warning alarm and
beacon light for proper operation.
Check operation of windshield wiper (if needed for weather conditions).
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4.1.3Initial Movement Procedures
The steps below must be followed in preparation for initial movement “on rail”.
 Confirm front & rear road wheels are in the ‘up’ position and remain there.
 Fasten seat belt (if applicable).
 Communicate travel intention and direction.
 Release parking brake.
 Position transmission selector in forward or reverse depending on desired
direction.
 Select desired speed range (operate “on rail” in position 1 or 2).
 Depress the accelerator to begin movement.
 Note: On initial movement, verify brake operation.
Spotter must check rail wheels during initial movement to verify they are
properly seated on the rail and are not being forced off. When changing
direction of travel, confirm RCM is brought to a complete stop before moving
transmission direction selection lever.
4.1.4 Shutdown Procedures
The steps below must be followed in preparation for shutting down the RCM.
 Place the transmission speed range selector to “1”.
 Place the transmission direction selector in neutral.
 Set the parking brake.
 Turn the ignition switch off.
 Move all electrical controls to their off positions.
 Close all windows.
 Report any malfunctions or maintenance issues.
4.2 Locomotive
Locomotive Operators at Industrial Railway Name are classified “Safety Critical” as per
the Alberta Industrial Railway Regulations. An employee occupying a safety critical
position as defined through the Industrial Railway Regulations, must undergo a medical
fitness for duty assessment before occupying the position. An exception from the
requirement to have persons in safety critical positions (i.e. employees operating a
locomotive) undergo periodic medicals (as required under Schedule 10, Industrial Rail
Legislation) was requested due to the low risk nature of the operations at Industrial
Railway Name, and the effectiveness of the SMS to adequately manage the risks.
See copy of Exception Letter attached.
Locomotive operator responsibilities include:
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Being familiar with current information regarding the systems and mechanical
procedures that apply to the locomotive.
Taking responsibility for proper use/handling of equipment in their care.
Being observant to the locomotive’s gauges and indicators and to the area
around the outside of the locomotive. Blowing the horn when approaching any
area where people are likely to be near the tracks.
Keeping headlights on while the locomotive is moving.
Handling the throttle carefully; always starting slowly, moving the throttle
gradually forward until the locomotive begins to move. Once at the desired
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speed, reducing the throttle position until the locomotive remains at that
speed.
 Shutting equipment down when abnormal conditions arise and taking
appropriate fire fighting action in the event of fire.
4.2.1 Inspection Standards
Pre-use inspections are conducted by Industrial Railway Name to ensure locomotives
placed or continued in service are free from safety defects. Safety inspections are
conducted at intervals of no greater than 45 days.
Locomotive pre-start inspection requirements include the following:
1 Brake Systems
Test the brake; include safety control systems.
2 Hand Brake
Verify hand brake(s) are in working condition.
3 Headlights
Verify that all lights are in working condition.
4 Bell/Whistle/Other
Verify that audible warning devices are working.
5 Running Gear
Verify that running gear is free of safety defects.
6 Flagging Equipment
Verify that flagging equipment is fully supplied.
7 Any Apparent Safety Hazards
Note any Identified hazards.
4.2.2 Start-Up Procedure
After pre-start inspection, “start-up procedures” are performed as below and as per the
general operating instructions at Industrial Railway Name unless they conflict with the
decal* posted inside the cab of the locomotive (*decal instructions are complied with).
Note: Diesel engines must not be started under any of the following conditions: hot
engine and low lube oil indications are displayed at the same time; crankcase over
pressure device is tripped; an indication of a governor shutdown (low lube oil) occurs
two consecutive times.
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Locomotive Cab
Place the isolation switch in the START position.
Verify that the battery knife switch is closed.
Reset any tripped circuit breakers and place the control/fuel pump switch to
the ON position.
Confirm that the fuses are properly positioned.
Confirm throttle or MU shutdown button is not in the STOP position.
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Engine Room
Reset engine protective devices that are tripped, except do not reset a
crankcase over pressure device.
Check engine lube oil, cooling water, air compressor lube oil levels:
 If any of the levels is at or below the LOW level, do not start the engine –
mechanical repairs may be required.
 If all of the levels are above the LOW level, start the engine.
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Starting the Engine
Prime the fuel system.
Crank diesel engine until it starts, but not longer than 30 seconds.
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Note: Hold the layshaft lever (if so equipped) at 1/3 travel – there may be a delay of up
to 15 seconds before the engine begins to crank. If the diesel engine fails to start,
repeat this procedure. If it does not start after a second attempt, mechanical repairs
may be required.
4.2.3 Emergency Shutdown Procedures
The steps below must be followed during an emergency shutdown of the locomotive.
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Place the isolation switch in the START position.
Stop the engine by pressing the engine stop button.
Open the radio circuit breaker.
Open the battery knife switch.
4.2.4 Leaving the Locomotive Unattended
Controls on the controlling locomotive when left unattended are positioned as follows:
Independent Brake
Cut in and in the FULL APPLICATION position
Automatic Brake
Cut in and in the:
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FULL SERVICE position, if the locomotive is coupled to
railcars.
RELEASE position, if the locomotive is not coupled to a
train.
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Throttle
In the IDLE position
Reverse Lever
Removed and stored
Control/Fuel Pump Switch
In the:
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ON position, if the engine is running.
RELEASE position, if the engine is shut down.
Generator Field Switch
In the OFF position.
Engine Run Switch
In the OFF position.
Isolation Switch
In the ISOLATE position on all locomotives in the
locomotive consist.
Battery Knife Switch (on all
locomotives in the consist)
Is:
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CLOSED, if the engine is to be left running
OPENED, after the diesel engine is manually shut-down and
no mechanical system restart is planned.
4.3 Securing Equipment
4.3.1 Hand Brake
Hand brakes must be applied on all cars left standing unattended and empty cars
spotted for loading must be secured.
Note: A rail car is considered unattended when no crew member is close enough to
take safe and effective action to control its movement.
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To prevent equipment from moving even when secured by a full application of the air
brakes, the following chart will be used to determine the minimum number of hand
brakes required.
Minimum Hand Brake Application
# of Cars
# of Hand Brakes Required
1-2
1
3-19
2
20-29
3
30-39
4
*These are guidelines only; more than the specified # may be needed.
Hand brakes must not be applied while equipment is being pulled or pushed.
A car with a defective hand brake must never be left by itself. It must be coupled to
another car with an effective hand brake.
Brakes must be applied on each cut or block of cars consecutively.
Whenever possible, cars should be secured located at the end of a downward sloping
track first.
After switching and when cars are left unattended, the required number of hand brakes
should be applied.
4.3.2 Hand Brake Application Procedure
When applying a hand brake, the following procedure is followed:
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Release the air brake or bleed off the brake cylinder.
Do not attempt to bleed a car off with SERVICE brake applications in effect to
avoid an undesired release of other cars.
When an air brake application is required (i.e. heavy grades with heavy cars),
it must be as light an application as possible to prevent movement while hand
brakes are being applied.
Fully apply the brake with your normal physical capability (force).
Confirm braking surfaces are free of ice and snow during winter.
Cars must be stationary; don’t apply hand brakes on a moving car.
Do not use your feet.
When releasing a hand brake, the following procedure is followed:
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Confirm the brake is FULLY RELEASED before moving car(s) to avoid
damage to wheels.
Note: hand brakes have the ability to provide far more brake shoe force than
air brakes.
Verify that the vertical rod and chain are slack.
Note: Do not depend on brake shoes being clear of the wheels as on many
cars, the hand brake applies on the “B” end only.
Note: Do not release hand brakes from cars left standing on a grade until the
air brake system has been fully charged, unless movement can be prevented
with car mover brakes.
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When testing hand brake effectiveness, the following should be noted:
Equipment must never be left unattended without first conducting a PUSH or PULL
TEST.
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Fully apply the hand brake and move the car, or cut of cars slightly to confirm
the required minimum hand brake(s) application applies the necessary
retarding force to prevent movement.
 Observe that the slack does not run out on cars as the equipment stops,
i.e. when the car mover or cars coupled to the car mover stop, so do the
secured car(s).
It may be necessary to apply more hand brakes than required in the “Minimum Hand
brake Application” table due to the many variables in the condition of the braking
equipment.
4.3.3 Air brake
Employees must be able to identify and explain the purpose of each major component
of a freight car air brake system and how it works.
Employees must never rely on emergency air brake applications to hold equipment
stationary during switching unless there are at least 10 cars which are sufficiently
charged with air AND a worker is close by to safely apply hand brakes if unintended
movement occurs.
Under winter conditions, air brakes should be applied at sufficient intervals to keep
braking surfaces free of ice and snow.
Brake equipment must be conditioned for service.
4.3.4 Air Brake Control Procedure
Operation of the brake control lever causes the rail car brakes to apply provided that the
brake pipe air hoses are coupled, angle cocks opened and the rail car reservoirs are
sufficiently charged with air.
Full Forward Position:
Release (reservoirs charging and rail car air brakes
released)
First Detent:
10 psi reduction of brake pipe pressure
Second Detent:
20 psi reduction of brake pipe pressure
Third Detent:
30 psi reduction of brake pipe pressure
Note: Standard train air pressure is 90 psi. engine ‘train air’ should be
adjusted to this pressure for consistency with CNR standards.
4.4 Coupling and Uncoupling Equipment
Prior to coupling to or moving equipment, employees must:
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Confirm equipment is properly secured.
Notify all persons in or about the equipment.
Vehicles and loading or unloading devices must be clear.
Before coupling the brake pipe from a rail car mover to other equipment, condensation
& foreign material must be blown from the brake pipe.
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When coupling to equipment for any purpose, the coupling must be stretched to verify
that it is secure. This is not required when flat switching where rail cars are intentionally
let run free.
To prevent by-pass couplers when coupling to equipment on other than tangent track, a
stop must be made (not less than 2 m nor greater than 4 m) from the coupling,
confirming couplers are properly aligned prior to coupling being made.
4.4.1 Coupling Procedures
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The maximum speed when coupling must not exceed 6 km/h.
Each coupling must be tested to confirm proper coupling has been made.
Only the hand may be used to operate the uncoupling lever.
Employees must not attempt to adjust the coupler or knuckle of an
approaching car.
 When connecting air hoses, one foot must be kept outside the rail!
 Coupler or components must not be adjusted with the feet. Feet must be kept
clear of the knuckle in case it falls.
 After coupling, no car or cut of cars may be pushed or shoved until it is known
that a proper coupling has been made. The slack must be taken or be seen to
run out on all cars to be moved. Hand brakes must be applied as required.
 Whenever a car mover is uncoupled from equipment, the angle cock must be
fully opened.
4.4.2 Adjusting a Misaligned Coupler
To adjust a misaligned coupler, an employee must reach in and pull/push the yoke into
alignment (i.e. aligned with the receiving coupler).
5. Emergency Telephone Numbers
Canadian National Railway
(for situations that create a hazard for their operations)
CNR Customer Service Rep (24 hrs):
1-866-926-7245
Emergency Telephone # (CN Police):
1-800-465-9239
5 Alive
Practice the following five basic safety principles when operating railway equipment:
1. Secure equipment before action is taken.
2. Protect personnel against moving equipment.
3. Discuss safety at the beginning of a job or when a work plan changes.
4. Communicate before action is taken.
5. Mentor less experienced personnel.
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SECTION L – MEDICALS
An employee occupying a safety critical position as defined through the Industrial
Railway Regulations, must undergo a medical fitness for duty assessment before
occupying the position. An exception from the requirement to have persons in safety
critical positions (i.e. employees operating a Choose an item.) undergo periodic
medicals (as required under Schedule 10, Industrial Rail Legislation) was requested due
to the low risk nature of the operations at Industrial Railway Name, and the
effectiveness of the SMS to adequately manage the risks.
See copy of Exception Letter attached.
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SECTION M – MAINTENANCE
Industrial Railway Name and its employees ensure the proper and safe functioning of all
Choose an item.and railcars. The focus is on early detection and preventative
maintenance, which increases equipment reliability and safety.
All brake equipment is maintained in a safe and serviceable condition as a minimum in
accordance with legislation and manufacturers’ recommendations.
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SECTION N – SAFETY PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
Safety performance and processes are evaluated annually through the use of an audit
process. Recommendations from the evaluation are drafted, initiated and/or
implemented.
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AMENDMENT RECORD
No.
Date
Name
Section Description
Revised
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