Prevention of Fires
Rule 104. Keep the premises clean; accumulation of oily rags, waste, or rubbish in and about buildings will not be permitted.
Northern Pacific Railway Company, Rules and Regulations Operating Department, Effective June 1, 1899.
Rule IV. Each Agent will be furnished with a Counterfeit Detector, and no allowance will hereafter be made for counterfeit money, or uncurrent notes, which are indicated by the same.
Source: Rules and Regulations, Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore and the New Castle and Frenchtown Railroads. Effective September 1854
Rule 2. Employees must be conversant with, and obey the rules and special instruction. If in doubt as to their meaning, they must apply to the proper authority for an explanation.
Source: Northern Pacific Railway Company Rules and Regulations, Operating Department. June 1, 1899.
Rule 204. Train orders must be addressed to those who are to execute or observe them, naming the place at which each is to receive his copy. Train orders addressed to trains must be regarded as addressed to Conductors, Engineers, and Pilots. A copy for each person addressed must be supplied by the Operator. Train orders addressed to Operators, restricting the movement of trains, must be respected by Conductors and Engineers the same as if addressed to them. Conductors and engineers must require Brakemen and Firemen to know the contents of all train orders.
Source: The Grand Trunk Railway System, Operating Rules and General Regulations. Effective June 18. 1911.
Rule 1135. Throwing ashes, clinkers, slate, etc., from moving engines, is prohibited. When removing such material from standing engine, disposed of it where it will not cause fire or injury.
Source: The Pennsylvania Railroad, The Long Island Rail Road Company. Safety Rules Train, Engine and Other Transportation Employees. Effective November 1, 1933
Safety Rule 40: Injectors on locomotives must not be started at places where anyone is liable to be scalded, and water must not be allowed to overflow from engines at station platforms.
Source: The Washington Terminal Company. Safety Rules for the Guidance of Employees. Effective February 1, 1934.
Safety Rule 464: If the cab warning whistle sounds longer than 6 seconds, another member of crew in the cab, must go to the engineer immediately and ascertain cause, and when conditions require, must take immediate action to stop train.
Source: Union Pacific Railroad Company, Eastern and South-Central Districts and Idaho Division, Operating Rules. Effective May 1, 1972.
Safety Rule 1806: Giving signal to move engines or cars while a person is on the ground between cars or under cars is prohibited.
Source: The Pennsylvania Railroad, The Long Island Rail Road Company. Safety Rules for Train, Engine and Other Transportation Employees. Effective November 1, 1933.
Safety Rule 1146: Using live steam for the purpose of heating coffee or food is prohibited.
Source: The Pennsylvania Railroad, The Long Island Rail Road Company. Safety Rules for Train, Engine and Other Transportation Employees. Effective November 1, 1933.
Safety Rule 1145: While walking alongside of moving engines for the purpose of inspecting or pounding sand pipes open, avoid slipping, tripping, or falling hazards in the pathway and keep clear of moving parts.
Source: The Pennsylvania Railroad, The Long Island Rail Road Company. Safety Rules for Train, Engine and Other Transportation Employees. Effective November 1, 1933.
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