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13-118 An emergency communication has absolute priority over all other
transmissions.

Pushing Equipment

13-119 Equipment shall not move without proper signal. When working
with a ground crew employee, all movements are made on the
ground crew employee’s signal. Before giving a signal (radio or
hand) for the operator to move equipment, the ground employee
shall make sure that all persons and equipment are in the clear.

13-120 Ensure switch is lined for the route to be used and there is no
conflicting movement.

13-121 Determine the distance to be traveled.

13-122 Determine if there is sufficient room on the track to hold the cars.

13-123 Take into consideration the method to be used to control the
movement (hand signals, radio, Belt pack), and allow for
differences in reaction time.

13-124 Cars must not be moved with the brakes fully applied.

13-125 Hand brakes must not be released until it is clearly identified how
the movement will be controlled and stopped.

13-126 Someone must always be in a position to observe the leading end
of the movement and relay signals to the equipment operator.

13-127 Prior to pushing equipment, determine which of the following point
protection methods will be used:

Observing from the ground
Note: This may entail walking with or ahead of the movement.
A. Take a safe position on the ground to continuously observe
both the movement and the remaining track to be used.
B. Control the speed to be able to stop within half the range of
vision of equipment.
C. Be on the lookout for derails, switches, flags, and conflicting
movements.
D. Do not approach any public, private or farm crossing unless
protected as per rule.

Someone else delegated to observe the point
Note: This may entail walking with or ahead of the movement.
A. Confirm that a competent trained observer is and remains in
position to see the movement and the remaining track to be
used.
B. Verify from the observer that there are no derails, switches,
flags or other conflicting movements on the portion of the
track to be used.

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