SAFETY 1 RailLine Haul Operations SAFETY l l

SAFETY 1 Rail/Line Haul Operations

SAFETY l l l 2 Agenda Overview Rail Team Organization Risk Assessments Medical support Safety support Ground guides Maintenance PPE/Load teams Spanners Standards of Conduct Visibility

SAFETY 3 Overview l High hazard activity l Local policy l Strong chain of command presence l Effective rail operations organization l Safety support structure l Medical support l PPE

SAFETY 4 Rail/Line Haul Operations

SAFETY Rail Team Organization Dedicated rail team to run operation l Not linked to unit on the railhead l Composition varies l OIC/NCOIC l Recovery assets l Maintenance assets l Liaison with ITO/DTO l Only ITO/DTO coordinates with Railroad company l 5

SAFETY 6 Rail/Line Haul Operations

RISK ASSESSMENT RAIL HEAD LOADING SAFETY OPERATION PROBLEM CAUSE Loading Ramp/surface Skidding of vehicles Snow, ice, rain Railroad Track Area (gravel/tracks) Tripping/falling Crushed between vehicles/hit by vehicle PROBABILITY EFFECT RISK ASSESSMENT COUNTERMEASURE Remove snow/ice prior to loading operation RESID. RISK C III Medium Inattentive walking/ insufficient illumination B III Medium Instruct personnel to walk carefully Provide sufficient illumination Improper distance to vehicle/ ground guide on same railcar C III Medium Ground guide will not be on the same railcar on which a vehicle is being moved Falling between railcars Walking backwards C III Medium Ground guides will be instructed not to walk backwards on railcars Vehicle driving off railcar Lack of communication (hand signal) Improper driving skills C III Medium D III Low Ensure drivers and ground guides are proficient in the use of hand signals Proper driver selection Not using railcar steps C III Medium Only railcar steps will be used/prohibit jumping from railcar E-IV/Low Vehicle still moving C III Medium Ensure vehicle engine is shut off/driver dismounted prior to operation E-IV/Low Hand/head injuries Lack of PPC&E (gloves/ hard hat) C III Medium Provide PPC&E an control usage E-IV/Low Possible injuries by falling parts or equipment Personnelstanding underneath moving or lifted equipment E-IV/Low Railcars - Ground Guide Vehicle movement Ground guide, driver, tie-down personnel getting off railcar Jumping onto gravel surface Installing chock blocks Hand/arm injuries Tie-down operation Moving of equipment by crane 7 Last update: 24. May 98 E-IV/Low C III Low Use of guiding ropes, personnel are not admitted within the range of crane operation, especially not under lifted equipment. E-IV/Low

RISK ASSESSMENT RAIL HEAD - OFF LOADING SAFETY OPERATION PROBLEM CAUSE Off-loading Ramp/surface Skidding of vehicles Snow, ice, rain Railroad Track Area (gravel/tracks) Tripping/falling Ground guide, driver, personnel getting on/off railcar Removing chock blocks Removing Tie-down equipment Moving of equipment by crane 8 Last update: 24. May 98 COUNTERMEASURE Remove snow/ice prior to loading operation RESID. RISK C III Medium Inattentive walking/ insufficient illumination B III Medium Instruct personnel to walk carefully Provide sufficient illumination E-IV/Low Crushed between vehicles/hit by vehicle Improper distance to vehicle/ ground guide on same railcar C III Medium Ground guide will not be on the same railcar on which a vehicle is being moved E-IV/Low Falling between railcars Walking backwards C III Medium Ground guides will be instructed not to walk backwards on railcars E-IV/Low Vehicle driving on railcar Lack of communication (hand signal) Improper driving skills C III Medium E-IV/Low D III Low Ensure drivers and ground guides are proficient in the use of hand signals Proper driver selection Not using railcar steps C III Medium Only railcar steps will be used/prohibit jumping from railcar E-IV/Low Hand/arm injuries Vehicle is moving C III Medium Ensure vehicle engine is shut off/driver dismounted prior to operation. E-IV/Low Hand/head injuries Lack of PPC&E (gloves/ hard hat) C III Medium Provide PPC&E an control usage E-IVLow Ground guide at railcar Vehicle movement PROBABILITY EFFECT RISK ASSESSMENT Jumping onto gravel surface Possible injuries by falling parts or equipment Personnelstanding underneath moving or lifted equipment C III Low Use of guiding ropes, personnel are not admitted within the range of crane operation, especially not under lifted equipment. E-IV/Low

SAFETY 9 Rail/Line Haul Operations

SAFETY l l l 10 Medical Support Emergency medical support on station at all times 91 W, Combat Lifesaver Dedicated ambulance or evacuation vehicle l Strip map to medical treatment facility l Identify location during briefing

SAFETY 11 RAIL/LINE HAUL OPERATIONS

SAFETY l 12 Safety Support Safety briefing before operations given by Rail OIC l Identify safety officer/NCO l Dedicated safety officer/NCO on each spur l Safety officers will not have other duties l Safety officers will stop unsafe acts l Senior safety staff oversight l Safety input from ITO/DTO

SAFETY 13 Rail/Line Haul Operations

SAFETY 14 Ground Guides l 3 ground guides per vehicle l 1 on the rail car in front of the rail car the vehicle is traveling on l 1 on each side of the rail car on the ground l Ground guides on the ground will be 10 -15 feet from the vehicle l Ground guides will never be on the same car as the vehicle l Avoid being between 2 vehicles during chain down l Ground guides must be situationally aware continuously l Only the front ground guide will control movement l Ground guide will continuously maintain eye contact will driver l No running or walking backwards on a rail car at any time

SAFETY 15 Rail/Line Haul Operations

SAFETY Maintenance/Recovery l Vehicles that won’t start l Vehicles that have flat tires or thrown track l Recovery capability, M 88, forklifts, winch l Maintenance l Repair contact team most any problem to get vehicle off track l If 16 its something small, it can be lifted off

SAFETY 17 Rail/Line Haul Operations

SAFETY l Ensure load teams have appropriate PPE. Kevlar helmet, gloves, eye protection l Ensure load teams are properly trained. l l 18 Rail/Line Haul Operations Provide instruction in proper use of tools. Inspect tools, blocking, lashing, spanners, and tow bars for serviceability before use. Require all tank turrets and howitzer tubes to be in travel lock. Prohibit sleeping on, in or around rail cars.

SAFETY 19 Rail/Line Haul Operations

SAFETY Spanners Poorly designed piece of equipment l Must be placed with kick plate in the direction of travel l Must not move during movement of vehicle l Do not stop vehicles on spanners l Do not take running start to go over spanners l 20

SAFETY 21 Rail/Line Haul Operations

SAFETY 22 Standards of Conduct l No horseplay l Personnel will stay clear of rail cars while they are docking/moving l Designated smoke and break areas l No smoking in rail operational area l No POVs, parked in designated areas l Do not move between or underneath rail cars l Drivers will not move vehicles except under the control of ground guide l All vehicles 2. 5 T and larger will have ground guide in rail area l Only driver in vehicle l Driver will stop when he loses contact with ground guide l If rail cars start moving, cease operations l Cease operations during lightning/electrical storms

SAFETY 23 Rail/Line Haul Operations

SAFETY 24 Special Considerations l Only qualified/licensed drivers l Keep all personnel away from power lines l Remove or tie down antennas l Antennas must have caps l No standing on top of vehicles, 3 points of contact l No jumping off of rail cars or vehicles l Chain down process l Inclement weather plan (Hot/Cold) l Rest Plan

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