1
Q
What is the ‘Danger Zone’?
A
The Danger Zone is all space within 3m horizontally from the nearest rail and any distance above or below this 3m, unless a safe place exists or can be created.
2
Q
Workers must not walk in the Danger Zone unless:
A
- an easily-reached safe place is available, and
- there is no practicable alternative.
3
Q
If walking in the Danger Zone, workers must:
A
- wear approved high-visibility clothing, and
- look frequently in both directions for approaching rail traffic, and
- carry a light at night, in tunnels, and when visibility is limited, and
- not step on or within points.
