1. 1 SAFETY Rail/Line Haul Operations

2. 2 SAFETY Agenda l Overview l Rail Team Organization l Risk Assessments l Medical support l Safety support l Ground guides l Maintenance l PPE/Load teams l Spanners l Standards of Conduct l Visibility

3. 3 SAFETY Overview l High hazard activity l Local policy l Strong chain of command presence l Effective rail operations organization l Safety support structure l Medical support l PPE

4. 4 SAFETY Rail/Line Haul Operations

5. 5 SAFETY Rail Team Organization l Dedicated rail team to run operation l Not linked to unit on the railhead l Composition varies l OIC/NCOIC l Recovery assets l Maintenance assets l Liaison with ITO/DTO l Only ITO/DTO coordinates with Railroad company

6. 6 SAFETY Rail/Line Haul Operations

7. 7 SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT RAIL HEAD LOADING OPERATION PROBLEM CAUSE PROBABILITY EFFECT RISK ASSESSMENT Loading Ramp/surface Railroad Track Area (gravel/tracks) Railcars - Ground Guide Vehicle movement Ground guide, driver, tie-down personnel getting off railcar Installing chock blocks Tie-down operation COUNTERMEASURE Skidding of vehicles Snow, ice, rain Tripping/falling Inattentive walking/ insufficient illumination Crushed between vehicles/hit by vehicle Improper distance to vehicle/ ground guide on same railcar Falling between railcarsWalking backwards Lack of communication (hand signal) Improper driving skills Vehicle driving off railcar Not using railcar steps Hand/arm injuries Vehicle still moving Hand/head injuries Lack of PPC&E (gloves/ hard hat) Ground guides will be instructed not to walk backwards on railcars Ensure drivers and ground guides are proficient in the use of hand signals Proper driver selection Only railcar steps will be used/prohibit jumping from railcar Remove snow/ice prior to loading operation Instruct personnel to walk carefully Provide sufficient illumination Ground guide will not be on the same railcar on which a vehicle is being moved Ensure vehicle engine is shut off/driver dis- mounted prior to operation Provide PPC&E an control usage Jumping onto gravel surface C B C C C D C C C Last update: 24. May 98 Moving of equipment by cranePossible injuries by falling parts or equipment Personnelstanding underneath moving or lifted equipment C III Medium Low Medium Low Use of guiding ropes, personnel are not admitted within the range of crane operation, especially not under lifted equipment. RESID. RISK E-IV/Low

8. 8 SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT RAIL HEAD - OFF LOADING OPERATION PROBLEM CAUSE PROBABILITY EFFECT RISK ASSESSMENT Off-loading Ramp/surface Railroad Track Area (gravel/tracks) Vehicle movement Ground guide, driver, personnel getting on/off railcar Removing chock blocks Removing Tie-down equipment COUNTERMEASURE Skidding of vehicles Snow, ice, rain Tripping/falling Inattentive walking/ insufficient illumination Crushed between vehicles/hit by vehicle Improper distance to vehicle/ ground guide on same railcar Falling between railcarsWalking backwards Lack of communication (hand signal) Improper driving skills Vehicle driving on railcar Not using railcar steps Hand/arm injuries Vehicle is moving Hand/head injuries Lack of PPC&E (gloves/ hard hat) Ground guides will be instructed not to walk backwards on railcars Ensure drivers and ground guides are proficient in the use of hand signals Proper driver selection Only railcar steps will be used/prohibit jumping from railcar Remove snow/ice prior to loading operation Instruct personnel to walk carefully Provide sufficient illumination Ground guide will not be on the same railcar on which a vehicle is being moved Ensure vehicle engine is shut off/driver dis- mounted prior to operation. Provide PPC&E an control usage Jumping onto gravel surface C B C C C D C C C Last update: 24.May 98 Moving of equipment by cranePossible injuries by falling parts or equipment Personnelstanding underneath moving or lifted equipment C III Medium Low Medium Low Use of guiding ropes, personnel are not admitted within the range of crane operation, especially not under lifted equipment. RESID. RISK E-IV/Low E-IVLow E-IV/Low Ground guide at railcar

9. 9 SAFETY Rail/Line Haul Operations

10. 10 SAFETY Medical Support l Emergency medical support on station at all times l 91W, Combat Lifesaver l Dedicated ambulance or evacuation vehicle l Strip map to medical treatment facility l Identify location during briefing

11. 11 SAFETY RAIL/LINE HAUL OPERATIONS

12. 12 SAFETY Safety Support l Safety briefing before operations given by Rail OIC l Identify safety officer/NCO l Dedicated safety officer/NCO on each spur l Safety officers will not have other duties l Safety officers will stop unsafe acts l Senior safety staff oversight l Safety input from ITO/DTO

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14. 14 SAFETY Ground Guides l 3 ground guides per vehicle l 1 on the rail car in front of the rail car the vehicle is traveling on l 1 on each side of the rail car on the ground l Ground guides on the ground will be 10-15 feet from the vehicle l Ground guides will never be on the same car as the vehicle l Avoid being between 2 vehicles during chain down l Ground guides must be situationally aware continuously l Only the front ground guide will control movement l Ground guide will continuously maintain eye contact will driver l No running or walking backwards on a rail car at any time

15. 15 SAFETY Rail/Line Haul Operations

16. 16 SAFETY Maintenance/Recovery l Vehicles that won’t start l Vehicles that have flat tires or thrown track l Recovery capability, M88, forklifts, winch l Maintenance contact team l Repair most any problem to get vehicle off track l If its something small, it can be lifted off

17. 17 SAFETY Rail/Line Haul Operations

18. 18 SAFETY Ensure load teams have appropriate PPE. Kevlar helmet, gloves, eye protection Ensure load teams are properly trained. Provide instruction in proper use of tools. Inspect tools, blocking, lashing, spanners, and tow bars for serviceability before use. Require all tank turrets and howitzer tubes to be in travel lock. Prohibit sleeping on, in or around rail cars. Rail/Line Haul Operations

19. 19 SAFETY Rail/Line Haul Operations

20. 20 SAFETY Spanners l Poorly designed piece of equipment l Must be placed with kick plate in the direction of travel l Must not move during movement of vehicle l Do not stop vehicles on spanners l Do not take running start to go over spanners

21. 21 SAFETY Rail/Line Haul Operations

22. 22 SAFETY Standards of Conduct l No horseplay l Personnel will stay clear of rail cars while they are docking/moving l Designated smoke and break areas l No smoking in rail operational area l No POVs, parked in designated areas l Do not move between or underneath rail cars l Drivers will not move vehicles except under the control of ground guide l All vehicles 2.5T and larger will have ground guide in rail area l Only driver in vehicle l Driver will stop when he loses contact with ground guide l If rail cars start moving, cease operations l Cease operations during lightning/electrical storms

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24. 24 SAFETY Special Considerations l Only qualified/licensed drivers l Keep all personnel away from power lines l Remove or tie down antennas l Antennas must have caps l No standing on top of vehicles, 3 points of contact l No jumping off of rail cars or vehicles l Chain down process l Inclement weather plan (Hot/Cold) l Rest Plan

25. 25 SAFETY QUESTIONS?