Safety Rules Archive

November 2025

S. 92. A train must not arrive at the station in advance of its schedule arriving time.

A train must not leave a station in advance of its schedule leaving time.

Grand Trunk Railway System, Operating Rules and General Regulations, effective June 18, 1911

October 2025

Rule 34. Rings, bracelets or necklaces must not be worn in areas where they could create a snagging hazard to employees working in the vicinity of machinery, getting on and off equipment, or while handling materials.

Chessie System Safety Rules, Effective June 15, 1979

September 2025

Rule 4102. While working around machinery, clothing should be buttoned closely. Loose, baggy or torn clothing, gloves, flowing neckties, rings or chains must not be worn.

New York Central System, Safety Rules, Effective March 1, 1943

July 2025

Rule 4016. Ladders and scaffolding not in safe condition must not be used.

Rule 4017. Before working on a ladder, it must be secured against slipping.

New York Central System, Safety Rules, Effective March 1, 1943

June 2025

Rule 4099. Employes working underneath other men must notify those overhead of their whereabouts so that they may have proper regard for safety.

New York Central System, Safety Rules, Effective March 1, 1943

May 2025

Rule 42. Hard hat shells can be seriously weakened by the application of brush or spray type paints, or other materials including insect repellents which contain solvents or hydrocarbons. Therefore, such materials must not be used on hard hats.

Chessie System Safety Rules, Effective June 15, 1979