| RULE INFRACTION | LEVEL | EMPLOYEE STATUS | DISCIPLINE ASSESSED |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Code of Operating Rules | 1 | ALL LEVELS |
ON THE GROUND HANDLING • Chapter 1.0 General Responsibilities • Chapter 2.0 Railroad Radio Rules • Chapter 3.0 Standard Time • Chapter 4.0 Timetables • Chapter 5.0 Signals & Their Use UPRR Safety Rules (Ch. 70-83) Maintenance of Way Rules (Ch. 56) • Rule 71.1, 71.2, 71.4-71.6 Personal Protective Equipment |
| General Code of Operating Rules | 2 | 0 |
CONFERENCE • Rule 1.1.4 Condition of Tools & Equipment CONFERENCE • Rule 1.2.5 Reporting COLLABORATION • Rule 1.6.1 M.V. Driving Records DECISION*** • Rule 1.9 Respect of Railroad Co. FINAL • Rule 1.11 Sleeping • Rule 1.13 Comply with Instructions • Rule 1.33 Inspection of Freight Cars • Rule 2.6 Comm. Not Understood • Rule 5.3.3 Signal Disappearance • Rule 5.4-5.5 Flags & Signs (Placement) • Rule 6.0 Movement of Trains & Engines • Rule 7.0 Switching • Rule 8.0 Switches Train Dispatcher Rules (Ch. 20-26) Air Brakes & Train Handling Rules (Ch. 30-34) Maintenance of Way Rules (Ch. 40-55 & 57) • Rule 1.3.1 & 1.3.3 (Chief Engrs. Inst; Proc. Manuals & Stds; Signal Dept. FRA Insp. & Mtce. Instr.; Book of Standards.) • Rule 70.4 Safe Working Space • Rule 75.1 Lining and Moving Materials • Rule 81.5 Crossing Through Equipment • Rule 81.13.3 Coupler-Knuckle Adjustment • Rule 81.13.8 Coupling Air Hoses • Rule 81.7 Riding on Moving Equipment • Rule 81.4 Getting On/Off Equipment • Rule 81.4.1 Face Ladders or Steps • Rule 81.11 Hand Brakes Timetable & Special Instructions UPRR Safety Rules – Cardinal Safety Rules NOTE: Employees are responsible for all Cardinal Safety Rules which may apply to the nature of the work being performed. (See Page 5) |
| General Code of Operating Rules | 3 | 0 |
CONFERENCE • Rule 2.13 (Radio) in Place of Hand Signals CONFERENCE • Rule 5.3.7 Radio Response COLLABORATION • Rule 6.4 Reverse Movements DECISION • Rule 6.13 Yard Limits FINAL • Rule 6.14 Restricted Limits • Rule 6.16 Approaching Railroad Crossings • Rule 6.19 Flag Protection • Rule 6.23 Emergency Stop or Severe Slack Action • Rule 6.29 Inspecting Trains • Rule 7.5 Testing Hand Brakes • Rule 7.6 Securing Cars or Engines • Rule 8.15 Switches Run Through (Main Track Switches) • Chapter 9.0 Block System Rules • Chapter 10.0 Rules App. Only in CTC • Chapter 11.0 Rules App. Only in ACS/ATS • Chapter 12.0 Rules App. Only in ATS • Chapter 13.0 Rules App. Only in ACS • Chapter 14.0 Rules App. Only within TWC • Chapter 15.0 Track Bulletin Rules • Chapter 16.0 Rules App. Only in DTC Maintenance of Way Rules Chief Engineer’s Bulletin 136 on Track Safety Chief Engineer’s Bulletin 121 Protection for Gangs …..Trains on Adjacent Track • Chapter 42 On-Track Operations • Rule 43.10 Protecting Against Pass. Equipment • Rule 56.1.2 Testing for Quality |
| General Code of Operating Rules | 4.0/4.5 | 0 |
DECISION • Rule 1.23.1 Tampering With Safety Device CONFERENCE • Rule 5.4-5.5 Flags & Signs (Speed & Stopping Requirements) COLLABORATION • Rule 5.12 Protection of Occ. Outfit Cars DECISION • Rule 5.13 Blue Signal Protection of Workmen • Rule 5.14 Signs Protecting Equipment • Rule 6.2 Initiating Movement • Rule 6.3 Main Track Authorization • Rule 6.25 Movement Against Curr. Of Traffic • Rule 6.27 Movement at Restricted Speed • Rule 6.28 Mvmt. Other than Main Trk. (except SubRules 1,243) • Rule 6.31 Maximum Authorized Speed (when speed exceeds authorized speed by 10 mph or 1/2 authorized speed, whichever is less) • Rule 9.5 Where Stop Must Be Made Except Rule 9.5.5) • Rule 15.1 Track Bulletins • Rule 15.2 Protection by Track Bulletin Form B • Rule 15.3 Auth. Movement Against Curr. Traffic Maintenance of Way Rules • Rule 56.1.3 | Comprising Signal Safety Timetable & Special Instructions • Rule 9.2.13 and 9.2.14 |
| General Code of Operating Rules | 5 | 0 |
FINAL • Rule 1.5 Drugs and Alcohol (Rule “G”) CONFERENCE • Rule 1.12 Weapons COLLABORATION • Rule 1.6 Conduct. Employees must not be: 1) Careless of Safety; 3) Insubordinate; 4) Dishonest; 5) Immoral; 5) Quarrelsome DECISION • FINAL • Rule 1.7 Altercation Felony Conviction; Fraud; or Then EEO Policy Infractions**** Overstaying Leave of Absence Without Authority |
* Where Chapter Numbers are shown, all Rules within Chapter(s) are Violation level indicated EXCEPT FOR: Specific Rules which may be listed by rule number at a different level. Where rule numbers are shown it includes Sub-Rules unless specified otherwise. Rules include any modification to rule through General Order, MofW General Order, SALERT. OR Timetable Special Instruction.
^ Any rule violation which results in $150,000 property damage will receive the next higher level discipline.
** For assessment of greater discipline when indicated per note ^.
*** If employee’s Behavior Modification status is DECISION Level due to a single violation and the current violation is Level 2, the discipline will again be assessed at the Level 4 and will no longer be considered as being due to a single violation.
**** A lesser Level of Discipline may be used in some EEO cases when consistent with EEO Policy Application and when recommended by the Director-EEO.
