Standard

On-Track Equipment Safety Requirements

Abstract

This standard provides minimum requirements for on-track equipment (OTE) safety.

Document History
Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA RT-OP-S-021-15 Rev. 1 01/05/2023 Published Current
APTA RT-OP-S-021-15 10/30/2015 Published Superseded

Keywords

maintenance vehicle, on-track equipment, railroad maintenance machine, roadway worker protection, track safety, work area, work zone safety

Summary

OTE safety programs must address the protection of all roadway workers conducting work on or near the rail transit agency (RTA) rights-of-way. These programs require adherence to rules and procedures, training, qualification, regular OTE maintenance, and monitoring of OTE safety compliance. This standard incorporates all these elements and introduces a consistent approach throughout the rail transit industry.

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