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
Safety Rules Archive
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
April 2025
Rule 4008. They (employees) must avoid standing or walking on the tracks except in the performance of duty; face the current of
traffic where possible, looking out for trains in each direction, as trains may move on any track in either direction without notice.
New York Central System, Safety Rules, Effective March 1, 1943
March 2025
Rule 4005. Only employees authorized to do so may handle flagging appliances except in emergency for flagging purposes. All men are warned against placing torpedoes or lighted fuses on track except when duties required. Fusees must not be placed on bridges or other structures liable to damage by fire, except when necessary to prevent accidents.
New York Central System, Safety Rules, effective March 1, 1943
February 2025
Rule 107. When operating hand brakes, take proper position on or off equipment as required by type of brake to be operated. Have secure footing and handhold to prevent slipping, falling, strain, sprain or injury from coupling impacts. When brakes have been set so as to require excessive force to release them, help must be obtained.
Chessie System Safety Rules, Effective June 15, 1979