Rule 4009.
Stepping, walking or sitting on the ball of rails, frogs, switches, third rails, interlocking machinery or connections, except when absolutely necessary, if prohibited.
New York Central System Safety Rules, Effective April 1, 1965
Rule 109. When stopping to take water, freight trains of more than fifteen cars must stop not less than fifty feet before reaching the water tank or stand-pipe and the engine must be cut off before water is taken. The brakes must not be released on the train until the engine is again coupled on and ready to proceed.
Grand Trunk Railway System, Operating Rules and General Regulations, effective June 18, 1911
Continuous operation of the humps should be the first consideration, and ordinarily should take preference over other conflicting movements. These conflicting movements which delay the humping of cars should, as far as possible, be anticipated and should be made at times when delay to the hump will be reduced.
Rule 107. Conductors and Brakemen must know that the cars in their trains are in good order before starting, and inspect them whenever they have an opportunity to do so, particularly when entering or leaving sidings, or waiting for other trains. All cars taken in their trains at intermediate stations must be examined with extra care.
Grand Trunk Railway System, Operating Rules and General Regulations, effective June 18, 1911.
Working around Trains, Cars, Yards, and Stations
Rule 37. Care must be exercised in piling coal on the tanks of engines to prevent its falling off and injuring persons on the ground or falling in the gangway of engines and injuring the fireman.
The Washington Terminal Company. Safety Rules for the Guidance of Employees, effective February 1, 1934.
Working around Trains, Cars, Yards, and Stations
Rule 42. Carefully observe the condition of lading of cars containing lumber, pipe, scrap or other such materials; watch closely for doors swinging, slats, or wires projecting from the sides of cars or other obstructions which are liable to cause injury, and promptly repair or report them when observed.
The Washington Terminal Company. Safety Rules for the Guidance of Employees, effective February 1, 1934 —
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