Federal Railroad Administration September 29, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Safety Advisory 2023-06; Roadway Maintenance Machines-Importance of Clear Communications and Compliance With Applicable Rules and Procedures
Document Number: 2023-21497
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-29
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2023-06 to emphasize the importance of rules and procedures regarding the safety of roadway workers who operate or work near roadway maintenance machines (RMM). This safety advisory recommends that railroads and contractors review and update their rules regarding the safety of roadway workers who operate or work near RMMs, communicate those changes to their employees, and monitor their employees for compliance with existing rules and procedures and updated rules and procedures, if implemented. In addition, this safety advisory recommends that railroads and contractors conduct additional safety briefings to raise workers' awareness of the hazards associated with operating and working around RMMs.
Safety Advisory 2023-05; King Pin Assemblies in Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Document Number: 2023-21289
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-29
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2023-05 to heighten awareness within the railroad industry of the potential failure of king pin assemblies in highway-rail grade crossing warning systems equipped with breakaway gates. This Safety Advisory recommends that railroads inspect and replace all worn components in king pin assemblies. This Safety Advisory also recommends that railroads develop inspection and maintenance programs for king pin assemblies.
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