Re: Three Step Protection
Author: tundraboomer
Date: 08-25-2017 - 19:38
Ernest H. Robl Wrote:
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> Years ago, I did a photo shoot (pro bono) for
> Operation Lifesaver safety posters.
>
> I had a railroad official with me, and when I
> asked if it was safe to go within the gauge of the
> rails for some photos, he said "You have
> three-step protection" -- knowing that I would
> understand what the term meant.
>
> -- Ernest
That's nice but nobody can receive positive ("three step") protection that is not a member of the crew providing it. Train crews cannot give their verbal protection to carmen, a member of a different crew, a manager, or anyone who is not a member of their crew or an attached utility employee.