Standard
Roadway Worker Protection Program Requirements
Abstract
This standard provides minimum program requirements for roadway worker protection (RWP). Such programs require adherence to clear rules and procedures, appropriate training, certification, and retraining, as well as regular monitoring of right-of-way safety compliance. This document is designed to incorporate all these elements and introduce a consistent approach throughout the rail transit industry.
Document History
| Document Number | Version | Publication Date | Publication | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTA RT-OP-S-016-11 | Rev. 2 | 08/16/2023 | Published | Current |
| APTA RT-OP-S-016-11 | Rev. 1 | 10/06/2016 | Published | Superseded |
Keywords
employee in charge, flagging, fouling, on-track equipment, right-of-way, right-of-way safety, roadway worker protection, track safety, wayside work, work zone, work zone safety
Summary
Operating rules are created to promote safe, efficient, timely and customer-oriented transit operations. Adherence to these operating rules is necessary to achieve these objectives. The objective of an RWP program is to create conditions in which workers may perform duties on or near the right-of-way with consistent and strong programs in place to ensure worker safety. A comprehensive RWP program includes rules and procedures for employee actions, formalized supervision and control actions, administration of training programs, and effective use of technology by the rail transit agency. This standard incorporates and/or references provisions included in other APTA standards (see “Related APTA standards”).
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Related Documents
APTA RT-OP-S-004-03, “Work Zone Safety Practices”
APTA RT-OP-S-010-04, “Contractor’s Responsibility for Safety on the Right-of-Way”
APTA RT-OP-S-011-04, “Rule Compliance Program Requirements”
APTA RT-OP-S-020-13, “Rail Transit System Track Allocation Program Requirements”
APTA RT-OP-S-021-14, “On-Track Equipment Safety Requirement”
APTA RT-OP-RP-026-20, “Roadway Worker Near-Miss Reporting Requirements”
APTA RT-OP-S-010-04, “Contractor’s Responsibility for Safety on the Right-of-Way”
APTA RT-OP-S-011-04, “Rule Compliance Program Requirements”
APTA RT-OP-S-020-13, “Rail Transit System Track Allocation Program Requirements”
APTA RT-OP-S-021-14, “On-Track Equipment Safety Requirement”
APTA RT-OP-RP-026-20, “Roadway Worker Near-Miss Reporting Requirements”
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