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FEATURE STORY

Good Faith Challenge Continued

C. Operation of equipment that has a condition preventing its safe operation.
D. Instructions that are in violation of the Operating Rules or place the employee in an uncontrolled
hazardous situation.
2. Before starting a formal documented challenge, the employee is expected to discuss the issue at the job loca-
tion with the responsible person. The responsible person could be a supervisor or a railroad representative.

It’s important to discuss the issue with local officials before elevating a challenge.

3. A challenge must regard a safety issue, be made in good faith, and not be the result of a personality conflict.
4. To make a good faith challenge:
A. Notify the railroad representative or supervisor of the challenge, depending on the situation.
B. If the issue is regarding on-track safety procedures and protection, do not foul a track or operate
Equipment until the challenge is resolved.
C. Refuse to follow any directive that violates an on-track worker rule, an FRA or other applicable reg
ulation or to participate in an uncontrolled hazardous situation.
Sergeant Stark encountered a situation that violated a health safety rule and addressed it with the leader. In his case,
the leader just happened to be the offending party. And while he could have been more tactful in starting the discus-
sion, Sergeant Stark pointed out the offense to a local leader, and the problem was solved without further action.
Had the Colonel ignored the request, we hope the army has a policy to protect individuals that elevate a safety
problem, like we do at Loram.

Remember that all employees have the right, without penalty, of challenging any unsafe condition. Section 4 of the
Loram Operating Rulebook is the source of information describing all the details of how this procedure works.
An applicable ICARE Value for a Good Faith Challenge: I = Integrity First, Upholding expectations at all times, honorable

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