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SAFETY FOCUS

Know Before You Go By Jason Stephens, Field Safety Specialist

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO, and its application is one of the
most important safety programs at LORAM. During the month
of October, the WORD will deep dive into each of the 5 Life
Savers. I encourage you and your teams to review these topics
and apply them daily before operating on track. Each railroad
applies track protection and rules in different ways. The KBYG
process allows Loram to translate these differences into one
language we can all apply.

Questions to Consider:
• Are all employees on machines familiar with KBYG and the 5 Life Savers?
• Has your team reviewed and briefed the customer on the 5 Life Savers?
• What situations will cause your team to re-brief?
• What is one aspect of the KBYG process or 5 Life Savers you can improve on?
• Is the KBYG checklist and 5 Life Savers posted in all operating cabs?

5 Life Savers:
1. Pre-plan the route with the customer.
2. Verify and understand your track authorities as you receive them.
3. Know your on-track location at all times.
4. Obtain the commitment from your customer that track authorities will not be released prior to
notifying you.
5. Turn your “Right to Understand” into action.

Attention to detail in the field and utilizing the KBYG
process help prevent Out of Limit violations. Continue
to uphold our customers and team to this standard. Eve-
ryone turning their “Right to Understand” into action
will ensure everyone goes home safely.

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