Practice question

Under 49 CFR Part 218 (Railroad Operating Practices), which of the following requires a securement of all hand brakes and isolation of propulsion before workers may go on, under, or between equipment?

  1. Blue Signal Protection only
  2. Both Blue Signal Protection (Subpart B) and Shoving/Pushing Protection requirements
  3. Only when a crew member personally requests protection
  4. Only in yards; main line protection is covered separately under Part 214

Answer: B — Both Blue Signal Protection (Subpart B) and Shoving/Pushing Protection requirements

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