Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 25 - LIFTING AND CARRYING APPARATUS
Subchapter A - PLANT RAILWAYS
ROADWAY OPERATION
Section 25.23 - Coupling and uncoupling
Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 25.23
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024
(a) Trainmen shall not go between cars to pull pins while the cars are in motion. Links may not be guided into the draw head by hand; a pin or stick may be used for this purpose. Drawheads or knuckles shall not be pushed over with the foot; the train shall be standing still when drawheads or knuckles are shifted. No attempt shall be made to pull pins or make couplings on the inside of a curve.
(b) Trains shall be brought to a complete stop before cars are disconnected.
(c) Cars disconnected from motive power shall be blocked or have the hand brakes properly set.
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