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Interlocking - ANSWER-An arrangement of track and signals
that permits trains
and track equipment to safely
change tracks
Intermediate Boundary Fence - ANSWER-A 5 ft high flastic
chain fence which is positioned 10ft from the end of the cross
ties along sections of Metrorail above ground roadway. Where
constructed, it separates Metro property into roadway and
NON-roadway territory. Individuals on the track side of the
Intermediate boundary fence are considered "on" roadway;
individuals non-track side of the Intermediate boundary fence
are considered "off" the roadway
Mainline Track - ANSWER-All tracks on the operating
railroad, except yards
and
terminals.
,Maintenance of Way Track - ANSWER-A segment of track not
under the control of ROCC or Tower Operator. This track is
where employees, trains, railroad maintenance machines
and/or equipment are permitted to move under local
supervision. Maintenance of Way Tracks do require appropriate
Roadway
Worker Protection
Mobile Command Center(MCC) - ANSWER-The Mobile
Command Center is designated as the RWIC for all Shut Down
activities where the MCC is activated. All crew Leaders in the
work area report to the MCC-RWIC. The MCC-RWIC also shall
possess any/all Red Tags necessary to perform all activites
within the work area.
Mobile work crew - ANSWER-A moving group of 2 or more
workers engaged in
a common
task
No clearance - ANSWER-Areas on the roadway where there is
no safe area or
distance between trains or rail equipment
and workers.
Normal Traffic - ANSWER-Trains moving in the usual direction
as specified by
the operating
rules
, On-Track Safety - ANSWER-The active practice of
maintaining Roadway
worker safety. This
includes:
1. Freedom from the danger of being struck by a moving
train or track
equipment
2. Freedom from the danger of energy sources which move rail
vehicles on the
Roadway.
Physical Barrier - ANSWER-A switch that has been blocked, a
derailed aligned,
a barricade or actual removal of rail to prevent access to the
working limits. This
is secured with an effective
securing device.
Physical Characteristics - ANSWER-The layout and conditions
of the Roadway.
This includes switches, signals, stations, track conditions,
obstructions, blind
spots,
etc.