Train Yard Safety

Safety Regulations and Procedures

• Train yard workers must follow designated routes when entering or exiting the yard.
• Workers should pay attention to safety within the lines and pay attention to their environment.
• It is forbidden to climb on top of train cars or cross over rooftops to pass lines, especially in electrified sections.
• Safety regulations are designed to protect people’s lives and properties, and to promote economic development.
• Exercise caution to prevent slipping and falling.

Safety Measures

• Regulations dictate how workers must safely cross lines and paths.
• Safety belts have an expiration date.
• Safety belts should be retired early if abnormalities are noticed.
• Protective clothing and personal safety equipment are required for work.
• It is forbidden to carry items when working at heights.
• One must seek assistance from a hospital or call 120 for emergency help if someone gets an electric shock.
• Road traffic safety rules must be followed.
• Equipment should be inspected and confirmed qualified before use.
• Workers should confirm the ground is clear of obstacles before getting trains in and out of the garage.
• Maintain distance from the train during the process and keep aware of clothing safety.
• Measures are in place to protect worker health and safety.
• It is a requirement to first test and ground equipment after receiving a power outage order, and before working
• Operations at heights and working outdoors should be stopped when the wind force is above level 4.
• People without certification are strictly prohibited from operating important equipment such as air compressors and disconnect switches.
• The catenary does not need to be powered off when working on buildings within 2 meters of its live section.
• All catenary poles in electrified sections must have "no climbing" and " danger" signs.
• Personnel who repair electrical equipment must have certification to operate.
• All work done at heights where there may be high risk should be designated as high altitude operations.
• Single post operators should get sufficient rest shifts to ensure sufficient energy and are prohibited from working under the influence of alcohol.
• New, transferred, and reassigned workers must undergo safety education at the station, team, and workshop levels.
• Operators are required to check corresponding equipment, confirm that it is qualified, and then use it.

Equipment and Safety Checks

• Staff operating trains on power lines must use appropriately rated equipment.
• Items such as helmets, grounding rods, end plates, boards, and high-pressure detection devices should be genuine products.
• Workers must correctly wear labor protection in accordance with regulations.
• Equipment for workers who are working on trains are issued to the individual, and safety inspection tools such as tool bags must be checked before use.
• The grounding rod is secured.

Operational Procedures and Precautions

• Do not approach moving bogies and avoid injury.
• Staff members should check whether the parking brake has been applied on the train they are working on.
• The position of the train must match the plan.
• Operation procedures must be handled for train operations, one person, one card, and strictly prohibited.
• Lockout/tagout procedures should be conducted prior to maintenance.
• Visual inspections should be carried out after switch operations to confirm the display status.
• A one-person operation, one-person supervision system should be in place for switch opening and closing operations.
• If there are problems with disconnecting switch equipment, inform relevant personnel for maintenance.
• When replacing air source equipment, be aware of the compressed air in the system.
• Safety reminders should be provided during testing.
• Access points for confined space operations should be unobstructed, with clear signs.
• Train technicians must obtain necessary qualifications and technical training before working.
• The staff should not open the equipment when there are people in the machine tool.
• Do not arbitrarily work, and ensure safety.

Emergency Procedures

• In the event of an electric shock, the person should be quickly removed from the power source.
• Prevent any injuries from falling.
• Ask a doctor what to do and seek medical attention.

General Safety Reminders

• Pay attention to no objects on the ground.
• Ensure you are aware of the direction when using compressed air, and do not aim directly at eyes.
• Workers in the depot are prohibited from using electrical cooking equipment and heaters.
• Employees should have safety education, training, and examination.
• Train employees should strictly abide by relevant regulations, and arrive early to avoid delays.
• Do not crowd and make noise, and strictly prohibit crossing lines when getting on and off.
• Use protective equipment correctly.
• The angle between the ladder and the ground should be approximately 75 degrees.
• The tractor must always travel at the specified speed during alignment.