Exhibit F - Fence Policy.pdf

State of Florida Department of Transportation

Exhibit “F”

CFRC Orange Fence Policy

Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC) Track Improvements

– Multiple Locations

Financial Projects Number(s): 412994-4-52-33, 412994-8- 82-54, 412994-8-82-55, 412994-8-82-56, 412994-8-82-47

DOT-RFP-25-5002-TIML

The Contractor must comply with the CFRC Orange Fence policy detailed in this Exhibit for the duration of the project.

CFRC Orange Fence Policy and Communications Procedure

The Orange Fence Policy supplements CFRC’s Operating Rules and STAR Manual Rules, which shall govern over any conflict or inconsistency between this Orange Fence Policy and said Rules. Terms herein shall have the same meaning as in said Rules.

1. Provided that orange construction fence is erected at a minimum of 5' from the outside (nearest running) rail, the trains will contact the Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) for permission through the respective Track Bulletin Form B (Workzone) limits.

2. The RWIC will contact and announce the train's approach to the POC’s.

Contractor appointed Points of Contact (POC’s) will be distributed throughout the Form B limits in which the RWIC is protecting.

3. POC’s will alert all persons and equipment within the work group to move a minimum of 7' away from the rail. All cranes and equipment with the potential of fouling the track such as but not limited to excavators must be locked down or shut down. No construction or crane activity will be allowed toward the rail.

4. Work from the 7' mark from the outside (nearest running) rail will continue undisturbed throughout the Form B with the POC’s acknowledging the passing of the train with hand signals. At any time that the 5' envelope is encroached, the party must have positive protection from the RWIC regardless of the circumstances per the CFRC RWP Plan.

5. This policy of continued work will only be allowed provided that the fence is erected and serving its intended function. It will be the POC’s responsibility to inspect and relay to the RWIC that the fence is erect and serving its intended purpose to act as a barrier to prevent men and equipment from invading the RWP policy before allowing work to proceed or continue. In the event that the fence is not erected or if an activity calls for invading the 5' envelope, then the RWIC must be contacted for protection per the RWP policy. If a fence is not present or functional, then the standard policy of contacting and being accounted for by the flagmen will stand before the release of a train is permitted.

Roadway Worker in Charge / Point of Contact Responsibilities

FRA and CFRC Policy allows for one RWIC (RWIC) to provide on-track safety for multiple roadway worker groups working together for a specific job or a particular work situation. A POC will be assigned for each work group working under the RWIC’s authority. The RWIC will determine based on Form B limits, planned work and the number of work groups within those limits the number of POC necessary to properly protect the employees that are working within the Form B limits.

Multiple POC’s may be assigned to an RWIC throughout the entire Form B limit. These individuals will be responsible for communication and coordination with the RWIC for that working limit and will also be responsible to commence work only after receiving a proper job briefing from the RWIC. Each POC will in turn conduct a job briefing with all members of the roadway worker group and, at a minimum, cover the On-Track Safety job-briefing checklist.

The POCs’ ultimate responsibility is to provide on-site safety for roadway workers and equipment under their charge. A POC may have other duties assigned only when they have been released from their duty to provide track protection for work crews by the

RWIC.

The responsibilities of the POCs include the following:

Each POC is responsible for the protection of all workers under their charge.

They must determine that each of the workers and the equipment are not fouling the track nor, have the potential to foul the track, while in “stand down” mode.

Each POC will stay alert for approaching trains. When trains do pass the work site, they will observe trains for any unusual conditions or hazards.

During on-track movements, work may continue to operate in accordance with the FRA Regulations governing Roadway Worker Protection. There will be no activities permitted or allowed to swing towards the track after the POC has been informed of an approaching train.

Any concerns observed by trains or personnel that may violate these listed provisions must be reported immediately to the RWIC for investigation.

Each POC is responsible for ensuring that all temporary grade crossings within the work limits are secured and locked at all times when not in use.

Each POC will make an inspection of all orange construction fencing within the assigned working limits to assess its presence, condition and continuity at the beginning of each workday. Fencing that is in need of repair must be reported to the immediate supervisor and repaired before work commences.

A POC must immediately notify the appropriate officers and emergency personnel when an incident or injury occurs.

Roadway Worker in Charge / Point of Contact Communications

Each RWIC and each POC is required to have a CFRC working radio and have it turned on and programmed to the proper radio channel while working within the corridor. Each RWIC/POC must adhere to the following radio procedures and be able to ensure proper understanding by each.

When an RWIC receives a request to enter the defined Form B limits, each RWIC will determine the track to be used by track designation. After receiving this information and recording the information on the CFRC RWIC POC Flagging Form, the RWIC will contact each POC to “stand down” and ensure that no roadway workers will foul the track or be in a position to potentially foul any tracks defined within the Form B limits.

Upon notification by the RWIC of an approaching train or on track vehicle, the POC must determine that the track is safe for train movement and that all workers, on-track equipment and other machines are clear of the track to be used. After determining that workers and/or equipment are not fouling the track, the POC will notify the RWIC that all workers and equipment are “stood-down”, not fouling the track. After receiving this information, each RWIC/POC will record the “stand down” time in the CFRC POC Daily Log form.

When a POC is instructed by a RWIC to have all workers and equipment “stand down” (not fouling the tracks), the POC will acknowledge to the RWIC as follows:

“[R-W-I-C Name], please stand by while [POC’s Name] work site stands down.”

The POC will then sound the air horn or whistle three times [3-one-second blasts] to provide advanced warning to workers. After ensuring that all workers and equipment are stood down (not fouling the tracks), the POC will notify the RWIC as follows:

“[R-W-I-C Name], [POC’s Name] has all workers and equipment standing down not fouling the tracks.”

The RWIC will then confirm with each POC that his/her workers and equipment are stood down, and then call the approaching train to grant permission through the working limits. If the RWIC is providing protection for multiple POCs, then the RWIC will complete this for each Point-of-Contact within his/her working limits.

Once all trains have passed the work site/location, the POC will notify the RWIC that the train has passed their work zone. This is to be communicated in the following manner:

“[R-WI-C Name], the Northbound/Southbound Amtrak/CSXT/SunRail train, engine number # has passed [POC’s Name] work zone. Is it ok to return to work?”

Once the working limits are cleared of the specified train(s), the RWIC will notify the POC that he/she is released to resume normal work activities. The RWIC should communicate this in the following manner:

“[POC Name], you are ok to return to normal work activity.”

The POC will then confirm this with the RWIC by repeating back the following:

“[R-W-I-C Name], I understand that my workers and equipment may return to normal work.”

The RWIC will state “[POC Name]” that is correct.

If incorrect, the RWIC will respond as follows:

“[POC Name], “That is NOT correct! You are NOT to return to normal work activity”

The RWIC will make the necessary clarifications using the above-mentioned dialogue until all communications are correct.

Above all, if there are any questions or issues on the behalf of the POC, he/she must “stand down” his/her workers and equipment until all questions have been answered and/or issues resolved.