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General Description1.5.5. Safety at Wayside1. Check for a safe place to go before starting a job and be sure that enough safeplaces are available for all personnel on the track. Avoid sudden unplanned moves.2. Never attempt to complete a job when a train is approaching.3. When standing along the track in clearance, stand where the train operator can seeyou and take precautionary measures.4. When crossing the tracks in front of or behind a stopped train, cross at a greatenough distance from the train to be prepared for the train to proceed in eitherdirection.5. If boarding or dismounting a train, wait until the train comes to a full stop andoperator gives his permission. When carrying equipment or plans, always hand themup or down to allow free use of your hands.6. Never step or walk on rails. Slipping off may result in serious injury.7. Never lay tools or equipment on the rails. Objects left on a rail may derail or damagea train and flying debris could endanger personnel along the track.8. When taking shelter from an approaching train, always watch for a train on theadjacent track.9. Exercise special caution in tunnels, curves, turnouts and on grades, as it is verydifficult to determine the direction from which a train is approaching and how close isit.1.5.6. Safety at Station Platforms1. Jumping up or down between the station platform and track level is dangerous.When working on tracks or equipment in platform areas, always move into and out ofthe area at track level.2. Before stepping out into the track area from a track level TCR, ensure that no train ispassing. If a train is standing at the platform, wait until it has passed before exiting.3. Before ascending steps from track level area to a station platform, ensure that notrain is entering or standing at the platform.4. Before stepping off a platform onto a stairway to the track level, be sure no train isentering or is at a platform behind you.P1293, Rev. Jun/07 1–10 Alstom Signaling Inc.