Pennsylvania Code
Title 52 - PUBLIC UTILITIES
Part I - Public Utility Commission
Subpart B - Carriers of Passengers or Property
Chapter 33 - RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION
Subchapter B - SERVICE AND FACILITIES
SANITATION AND SAFETY FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Section 33.67 - Use of back up hose in rail operations

Universal Citation: 52 PA Code ยง 33.67

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) The use of back-up hoses in all train operations shall be for emergency stop of the train movement; however, the use of back-up hose for car spotting operations shall be permitted, providing that communication with the engineman is available to insure the safety of the movement.

(b) Future repairs to or replacement of back-up hoses by any carrier shall be to modify the hose to at least one-inch diameter (I.D.), with a maximum overall length not to exceed ten feet.

(c) All carriers shall instruct their employes in the proper use of the back-up hose, to include examination of same to make certain that any back-up hose used, will be in a fit and safe condition before being used in any subsequent train movement.

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