OAR 741-320-0090
Walkway Standard No. 2: Yards, Car Spotting Areas and Regular Crew Change Points

(1)

Walkway Standard No. 2 shall be a walkway constructed to a minimum width of 6 feet, as measured from the outside edge of the rail. It shall be constructed and maintained so that the elevation of its surface is approximately level with the tops of the ties, but not above top of rail. Walkway Standard No. 2 shall be located along both sides of all tracks within yards and in advance of, to include all points contiguous to yards where railroad employees normally work on the ground.

(2)

In areas where railroad or industry car spotting is performed, walkways conforming to Walkway Standard No. 2 shall be constructed and maintained throughout the area where cars are actually spotted, and in advance of, to include all locations where railroad employees normally work on the ground.

(3)

At regular crew change points, a walkway conforming to Walkway Standard No. 2 shall be constructed and maintained on one side of the track throughout the area where employees are getting on and off locomotives or cabooses.

(4)

See Figure 320-2 for a diagram of the minimum measurements for Walkway
[ED. NOTE: Figures referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 741-320-0090 — Walkway Standard No. 2: Yards, Car Spotting Areas and Regular Crew Change Points, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=741-320-0090.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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