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Contractor's Right of Entry ExD 07/30/0 I Form Approved - AVP Law (i) Maintain a distŒlce of twenty-five (25) feet to ŒlY track unless the Railroad Representative is present to authorize movements. (H) Wear Œl orŒlge, reflectorized workwear approved by the Railroad Representative. (lii) Participate in a job briefing that will specify the type of On-Track Safety for the type of work being performed. Contractors must take special note of limits of track authority, which tracks may or may not be fouled, Œld clearing the track. The Contractors will also receive special instructions relating to the work zone around machines Œld minimum distŒlces between machines while working or traveling. N. Equipment A. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all equipment is in a safe condition to operate. If, in the opinion of the Railroad Representative, ŒlY of the Contractor's equipment is unsafe for use, the Contractor shall remove such equipment from the Railroad's property. In addition, the Contractor must ensure that the operators of all equipment are properly trained Œld competent in the safe operation of the equipment. In addition, operators must be: . Familiar Œld comply with Railroad's rules on lockout/tagout of equipment. . Trained in and comply with the applicable operating rules if operating any hy-rail equipment on-track. . Trained in Œld comply with the applicable air brake rules if operating ŒlY equipment that moves rail cars or ŒlY other rai1bound equipment. B. All self-propelled equipment must be equipped with a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, and audible back-up warning device. C. Unless otherwise authorized by the Railroad Representative, all equipment must be parked a minimum of twenty- five (25) feet from ŒlY track. Before leaving any equipment unattended, the operator must stop the engine Œld properly secure the equipment against movement. D. CrŒles must be equipped with three orŒlge cones that will be used to mark the working area of the crŒle and the minimum clearŒlces to overhead powerlines. V. General Safety Requirements A. The Contractor shall ensure that all waste is properly disposed of in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations. B. The Contractor shall ensure that all employees participate in Œld comply with a job briefing conducted by the Railroad Representative, if applicable. During this briefing, the Railroad Representative will specify safe work procedures, (including On-Track Safety) Œld the potential hazards of the job. If ŒlY employee has any questions or concerns about the work, the employee must voice them during the job briefing. Additional job briefings will be conducted during the work as conditions, work procedures, or personnel change. C. All track work performed by the Contractor meets the minimum safety requirements established by the Federal Railroad Administration's Track Safety Standards 49CFR2l3. D. All employees comply with the following safety procedures when working around ŒlY railroad track: (i) Always be on the alert for moving equipment. Employees must always expect movement on any track, at ŒlY time, in either direction. (ii) Do not step or walk on the top of the rail. frog, switches, guard rails, or other track components. (Hi) In passing around the ends of stŒlding cars, engines, roadway machines or work equipment, leave at least 20 feet between yourself Œld the end of the equipment. Do not go between pieces of equipment of the opening is less thŒl one car length (50 feet). (iv) Avoid walking or standing on a track unless so authorized by the employee in charge. (v) Before stepping over or crossing tracks, look in both directions first. (vi) Do not sit on, lie under, or cross between cars except as required in the performance of your duties Œld only when track Œld equipment have been protected against movement. E. All employees must comply with all federal and state regulations concerning workplace safety. Page 2 of 2 ExhibitD -