Section 296-863-40045. Meet these requirements when loading or unloading railroad cars with a PIT.

You must:

• Check the railroad car flooring for breaks or weakness before driving on it.

• Set the brakes and use wheel stops or other recognized positive protection to keep railcars from moving:

– During loading or unloading operations;

OR

– While dockboards (bridge plates) are in position.

• Meet these requirements when using PITs to open or close freight car doors:

– The PIT has to have an approved device specifically designed to open and close doors.

– The device has to be designed so that force will be applied to the door parallel to door travel.

– The PIT operator has to be trained to use the device and have full view of the operation.

– People must be kept clear while the door is being moved.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 04-19-051, § 296-863-40045, filed 9/14/04, effective 2/1/05.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 04-19-051, § 296-863-40045, filed 9/14/04, effective 2/1/05.