Amtrak RWP Definitions (GUARANTEED SUCCESS))

Adjacent Tracks A controlled or non-controlled track whose track center is spaced less than 25 feet from the track center of the occupied track. Control Operator The railroad employee in charge of a remotely controlled switch or derail, an interlocking, a controlled point, or a segment of controlled track. Includes job titles such as Train Dispatcher, Train Director, Block Operator, etc. Controlled Track Track upon which the railroad's operating rules require that all movements of trains must be authorized by a train dispatcher or a control operator. Effective Securing Device A vandal and tamper resistant lock, keyed for application and removal only by the roadway worker(s) for whom the protection is provided Employee in Charge (EIC) An employee responsible for a work group under the overarching authority of the Roadway Worker in Charge Exclusive Track Occupancy A method of establishing Working Limits on Controlled Track in which movement authority is withheld or restricted by the Train Dispatcher or Block Operator, or one or more approaches to the Working Limits are protected by Flagman. Flagman When used in relation with roadway worker safety, an employee assigned to direct or restrict the movement of trains past a point on a track to provide on-track safety for roadway workers, while engaged solely in performing that function. Foul Time A method of establishing working limits on controlled track in which a roadway worker is notified by the control operator that no train will operate within a specific segment of controlled track until the roadway worker reports clear of the track. Fouling a Track The placement of an individual or item of equipment in such proximity to a track that the individual or equipment could be struck by a moving train or on-track equipment, or in any case is within four feet of the field side of the near running rail. Locations specifically engineered to provide protection from moving trains or on-track equipment may encroach into the four foot envelope and still not be considered fouling. These locations are designated as clearing bays. Gang Watchman/ Advanced Watchmen An employee who is qualified to provide warning to roadway workers of approaching trains or on track equipment. Inaccessible Track a method of establishing working limits on a non-controlled track by physically preventing the entry and movement of trains and equipment. Job Briefing A meeting conducted prior to going to work. During the job briefing, the work unit meets to discuss all aspects of the work to be performed and any safety related concerns. Anyone can conduct a job briefing. Lone Worker An individual roadway worker who is not being afforded on-track safety by another roadway worker, who is not a member of a roadway work group, and who is not engaged in a common task with another roadway worker. Occupied Track A track on which on-track, self-propelled equipment or coupled equipment is authorized or permitted to be located while engaged in a common task with a roadway work group with at least one of the roadway workers on the ground. On Track Safety Briefing Briefing conducted to explain the type of on-track protection afforded to employees when on-track protection is required. Must be conducted and documented by the RWIC. Roadway Maintenance Machine (RMM) A device powered by any means of energy other than hand power which is being used on or near railroad track for maintenance, repair, construction or inspection of track, bridges, roadway, signal, communications, or electric traction systems. Roadway maintenance machines may have road or rail wheels or may be stationary. Roadway Work Group Two or more roadway workers organized to work together on a common task. Roadway Worker Any employee of a railroad, or of a contractor to a railroad, whose duties include inspection, construction, maintenance or repair of railroad track, bridges, roadway, signal and communication systems, electric traction systems, roadway facilities or roadway maintenance machinery on or near track or with the potential of fouling a track and flagmen and watchmen/lookouts responsible for their protection. Roadway Worker in Charge A roadway worker who is qualified to establish on-track safety for roadway work groups, and lone workers qualified to establish on-track safety for themselves. Supplemental Shunting Device (SSD) A device used to provide positive shunt through track occupancy with documented verification to the dispatcher. Tapman An individual who is responsible for tapping another worker when noisy machinery or equipment is in use or when any noise may interfere with detecting train approach warning Train Approach Warning A method of establishing on-track safety by warning roadway workers of the approach of trains and/or equipment to ensure all workers can occupy a pre-determined place of safety at least 15 seconds before the train or equipment arrives.