NTSB Safety Recommendations R-06-08 and -09

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                   NTSB SAFETY RECOMMENDATION
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National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594

June 06, 2006

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Safety Recommendation R-06-08 and -09

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The National Transportation Safety Board makes the following 
safety recommendations to the Union Pacific Railroad:


Issue written guidance that emphasizes the importance of 
using specified wire requirements to the employees 
responsible for installing and maintaining power-assisted 
switch machines. (R-06-8)


Issue written guidance that emphasizes the proper use of the 
equipment to employees who use power-assisted switch 
machines. Include any unique operating characteristics, such 
as auto-reverse, the potential undesired results of midcycle 
power interruption, and ?lock-out? procedures, and require 
employees to demonstrate an understanding of the guidance. 
(R-06-9)


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