Order in Council 736/1923

r 736 Approved and ordered this ...I- day of , AD. 192*25

adeutenantGovemor.

At the Executive Council Chamber, Victoria, PRESENT:

The Honourable mr.ulivt- r in the Chair. Mr. Fix rt Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr.

To Hls Honour The Lieutenant-Governor in Council:

The undersigned has the honour to report:

THAT upon the recommendation of the Engineer and the Chief Inspector of Equipment of the Department-of Railways, B.C., the undersigned has issued a Certificate whereby it is ordered that the Rules, Regulations and Instructions relating to the construction, equipment and operation of Railways, as consolidated and revised to January, 1923, shall be and are hereby made effective from May let, 1923, in respect to all Railways operating under the B. C. Railway Act, Chapter 194, R.S.B.C. 1911, and all amendments thereto;

BEGS TO RECOMMEND that his action in this respect be approved by Order-in-Council in accordance with the Provisions of Section 7 of the above-mentioned Chapter 194, British Columbia Railway Act, R.S.B.C. 1911.

DATED this Ydday of Vi A.D.1923.

Acting Minister of Railways.

APPROVED this 5 day of A.D.1923. ,Me-LeAr-

Presiding Memb of the Executive Council.

141“..6 /I/ CERTIFICATE #495.

BRITISH COLUMBIA RAILWAY ACT CHAPTER 194, R.S.B.C. 1911, RULES, REGULATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS.

Upon the recommendation of the Engineer and the Chief Inspector of Equipment of the Department •, of Railways, B.C., it is ordered that the Rules, Regulations and Instructions relating to the Construction, Equipment and Operat;on of Railways, as consolidated and revised to January, 1923, shall be and are hereby made effective as from May 1st, 1923, in respect to all railways operating under Chapter 194, British Columbia Railway Act, R.S.B.C. 1911.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day of jln,- in the year of Our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hun- dred and Twenty-three. Acting Minister of Railways. F."41 PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

=== DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS

. RULES, REGULATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Relating to the Construction, Equipment, and Operation of •- Railways under the - - "British Columbia Railway Act"

CONSOLIDATED AND REVISED TO JANUARY, 1923

vIPCORI•, B.C. Prluted by WILLIAM n. CULLUM, 1•rlot.r to the King's bloc Zuvilebt Bb.h.t7

TABLE OF CONTENTS. Nor. Location of Line 5 Crossings-- Railway Crossings 7 Highway Crossings 7 Signboards and Signals 0 Wire Cranium' 10 f' Pipe Crossing 11) " Workman's Compensation Act " (AccIdent-prerention) ...... Railway Safety-appliance Standards 32 Operation— Train Crews 02 Loading 02 Open Drains In Station-yards 62 Structures near Track ...... 02 Power or Train Brakes ..... 03 Cu-propelled Passenger-cars, etc. 08 , Speeders, etc. 04 Uniform Rules governing Determination of Visual Acuity, etc. 00 • Qualifications of Employees— Interpretation of Terms 74 Eniinwers TO Conductors 70 Operators 70 Dispatchers 70 Examination Papers 77 RULES AND REGULATIONS.

LOCATION OF LINE..

(1.) Route-map.—The company shall prepare and submit to the Minister, in duplicate, a map showing the general location of the proposed line of railway, the termini, and principal towns and places through which the railway Is to pass, giving the names thereof; the railways, navigable streams, and tide-waters (if any) to be crossed by said railway. (a.) Such map shall be prepared on a scale of not less than it miles to the inch. or upon such other appropriate scale as the Minister may determine, and shall be accompanied by an application, In duplicate, requesting the Minister's approval of the general location as shown on the Said map. (b.) Such map shall be signed by the president, vice-president. or general manager of the company. (2.) Location Plan and Profile.—After approval by the Minister of the map described in the last preceding section, the company shall make a plan and profile of the railway, on tracing-linen, from each of which two blue-prints shall be made after the original tracings have been certified and signed by the president, vice-president, or general manager, and also by the engineer of the company. All plans submitted to the Minister for sanction shall be In tripli- cate, two copies for filing with the Department and one copy for return to the applicant. The plan should show: Location of the railway, open drains and watercourses, highways, farm roads and railways proposed to be crossed or affected. curves, bearings. chalnage, and mileage. The profile, which may be Included on the plan, should show: Open drains and watercourses, highway, farm and railway crossings, grades, elevations, chainage, and mileage; the datum used to be sea-level where possible. Scale for plans: Not smaller than 400 feet to the Inch. Scale for profiles: Not smaller than, horizontal, 400 feet ; vertical, 20 feet to thiinch. (3.) Bridges and Trestles.—Detall plans and cross-sections shall be submitted for wooden or steel bridges exceeding 30-foot man, and for

DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS. trestles or spans not exceeding 30 feet plans shall be submitted showing proposed type of construction, Including dimensions of material In substructure and In superstructure. (4.) The company shall not commence the construction of the railway, or any section or portion thereof, until the plan and profile described In the laid preceding section has been submitted to and sanc- tioned by the Minister.

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CROSSINGS.

RAILWAY CROSSINGS AND JUNCTIONS. (Sections 152-156, "B.C. Railway Act.') 152. (1.) The railway lines or tracks of any company shall not cross or join or be crossed or joined 5y with any railway lines or tracks other then those of such company, until leave therefor has been obtained from the Minister as hereinafter provided. (2.) Upon any application for such leave the applicant shall submit to the Minister a plan and profile of such crossing or junction, and such other plans, drawings, and specifications as the Minister may in any case, or by regulation, require. 154. The Minister may, in and by his certificate, order the adoption and use at any such crossing or junction, at raillevel, of such Inter- locking switch, derailing device, signal system, equipment, appliances, and materials as. In the opinion of the Minister, renders It safe for engines and trains to pass over such crossing or junction without being brought to a stop.

RULES FOR HIGHWAY CROSSINGS OF RAILWAYS. (Sections 157-105.)

Unless otherwise ordered by the Department, the regulations regarding the future construction of highway crossings are and shall he as follows:— 1. With each application the railway company shall send to the Engineer of the Department three sets of plans and profiles of the crossing or crossings In question:— • Scale— Plan 400 feet to an inch. Profile of railway - Horizontal 400 Vertical 20 Profile of highway— Horizontal 100 Vertical 20 First set, for approval by and filing with the Department. Second and third sets, to be furnished to the respective parties concerned, with a certified copy of the order approving of the same. 8 /14S DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS.

2. The plan and profile shall show at least one-half mile of the railway each way and 300 fet of the highway on each side of the centre line of railway. 3. The plan shall show all obstructions to the view from any point on the highway within 100 feet of the crossing to any point on the railway within one-half mile of the said crossing. 4. The applicant shall give the municipality (if any) In which the proposed crossing Iles (or the railway whose line is proposed to be crossed) ten days' notice of the application and copies of the plan, and furnish the Department with proof of service. 5. The road-surface of level or elevated approaches, and of cuts made for approaches, to railway crossings over rural highways shall not be less than 20 feet wide, and the inclination of the ascent or descent. as the case may he, of any approach by which any highway is carried over or tinder any railway, or across it at rail-level, shall not. unless the Department otherwise directs., be greater than 1 foot of rise or fall for every 20 feet of the horizontal length of such approach. (a.) A strong, substantial fence or railing 4 feet 6 Inches high, with a good post-cap (4 by 4 Inches), a middle piece of timber (11/2 by 6 Inches), and a 10-inch board firmly nailed to the bottom of the posts to prevent snow from blowing off the elevated roadway, shall be constructed on each side of every approach to a railway crossing over a rural highway where the height of said approach is 5 feet or more above the level of the adjacent ground—leaving always a clear road-surface of 20 feet In width. (I. Unless otherwise ordered by the Department, the planking, or paving-blocks, or broken stone topped with crushed-rock screenings on railway crossings over rural highways (between the rails and for a width of at least 8 Inches on the outer aides thereof) shall be 16 feet wide. 7. In cities, towns, and villages the width of all kinds of approaches to a railway crossing over a highway (street or avenue), and of the planking between the rails and on the outer sides thereof, must be regu- lated by the position of• the street and the traffic or the anticipated traffic thereon, but shall not be less than 20 feet wide. 8. Cuts and Embankments on Highway Crossings.—Wherever a cut on the line of railway exceeds 0 feet or an embankment on the railway exceeds 7 feet at a highway or street crossing, the railway company. before proceeding with the work of construction, shall refer the matter CROSSINGS. to the Department, with a full statement of the facts and circumstances, that the Department may decide as to the advisability of ordering a separation of grades of highway and railway at the said crossing. 0. The highway at any overhead railway crossing shall not at any time be narrowed by means of any abutment or structure to a width of less than 20 feet, nor shall the clear headway from the surface of the highway to the under-side of any overhead structure, or of any portion thereof, constructed after the 1st day of February, 1004, be less than 14 feet, unless otherwise directed or permitted by the Department. 10. In special cases it may, upon application, be ordered that any existing highway crossing be constructed so as to conform to the foregoing standards and requirements. 11. Where a new line Is being constructed, the highway crossings may be shown on the locution plan. Where It is proposed to construct highways across a line already built, separate applications must be made for each crossing.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAY-CROSSING SIGN- BOARDS AND SIGNALS.

1. (a.) Signboards at every highway crossed at roil-level by any railway shall be erected and maintained by the company at each crossing. and shall have the words "Railway Crossing" painted on each aide thereof in letters at least 6 Inches in length. (b.) Post—The signal must be placed upon a post of suitable structural material. If the poet is made of wood, it must be of sound timber not less than 8 by 8 Inches and 18 feet long, and shall he firmly set In the ground to a depth of 4 feet. If It is made of iron or steel, it shall be not less than 4 Inches In diameter, shall extend at least 12 feet above the ground, and shall be firmly bolted to a concrete or other foundation constructed below the frost-line. (c.) Belt—A bell which shall emit a clear, loud volume of sound under all weather conditions must be used where ordered. Stfste.—A sign shall be placed on the same post as the bell, with the word "Danger" upon It in letters not less than 6 Inches In length, to be Illuminated, so as to be plainly visible after sunset. There may be added to the post, If so desired, the railway-crossing sign provided for by section 165 of the "Railway Act." Operation.—The bell and the illumination of the sign shall be con- trolled and operated automatically by the approach of trains, In such manner that only approaching trains shall operate the signal. 2 10 ^ DEPARTMBST OF RAILWAYS.

(d.) That any order of the Department providing for Installation of a highway-crossing signal, and referring to "standard specifications for highway-crowing signals," shall be deemed as intended as a refer- emv' to the specifications herein approved and adopted. (e.) That the said "standard specifications for highway-crossing signals" come into force the day of the date of this order, and apply to all highway-crossing signals hereafter installed. (f.I Warning sign.boards shall also he erected and maintained In a eOliMplellolIN pusition at right angles to the roadway at a distance of 300 feet on either side of the railway (Totaling. RULES FOR WIRE CROSSINGS OF RAILWAYS. (Section 197s.) That the rules cited below with regard to wires crossing railways shall be and are hereby made effective In respect to all railways operating under special Acts of the Legislature of British Columbia and incorporated under chapter 194, "British Columbia Railway Act," R.S.B.C. 1911, namely:— 1. An order of the Minister shall not be required in cases In which wires or other conductors for the transmission of electrical energy are to be erected or maintained over or under a railway, or over or under wires or other conductors for the transmission of electrical energy with the consent of the railway company or the company owning or controlling *Huh Mat-mentioned wires or conductors, in accordance with any general regulations, plans, or specifications adopted or approved by the Minister for such purposes. 2. That the conditions and specifications set forth in the Schedule hereunto annexed, under the heading "Rules for Wires Crossing Rail- ways," be and the same are hereby adopted and confirmed as the conditions and specifications applicable to the erection, placing, or maintaining of electric lines, wires, or cables across all railways subject to the jurisdiction of the Departtnent of Railways; Part 1 being applicable where the line or lines, wire or wires, cable or cables, Is or are carried over the railway; d'art 2 being applicable where the line or lines, wire or wires, cable or cables, is or are carried under the railway. 3. That any order of the Department granting leave to erect, place, or maintain any line or lines, wire or wires, cable or cables, across the railway, and referring to "Rules for Wires Crossing Railways," shall be deemed as intended to be a reference to the conditions and sped& cations set out In that part of the said Schedule which is applicable to the mode of crossing authorised. CROSSINGS. 11

4. That every order of the Department granting leave to erect, place, or maintain any line or lines, wire or wires, cable or cables, across any railway subject to the jurisdiction of the Department shall. unless otherwise exprefsed, be deemed to be an order for leave to erect, place, and maintain the same under and according to the conditions and specifications set out in that part of the said Schedule applicable thereto, which conditions and specifications shall be considered as embodied in any such order without Ppeelfle reference thereto; subject, however, to such change or variation therein or thereof as shall be expressed In such order. When the interested company's consent cannot be procured and an application to the Department becomes necessary, semi to the Engineer of the Department, with the application, three copies of a plan on a scale of not less than 100 feet to an inch, showing location of pole and railway line, and details on a plan of not less than IA Inch to a foot showing:— (a.) The location of the poles or towers or the location of the underground conduit in relation to the track, the dimensions of poles or towers, and the material or materials of which they are made: (b.) The proposed number of wires or cables, the distance between them and the track, and the method of attaching the conductors to the insulators: (e.) The location of all other wires adjacent or to be crossed, and their supports: (a.) The maxInitun potential, in volts, between wires; the potential between the wires and the ground; and the maximum current, in amperes, to be transmitted: (e.) The kinds and sizes of wires or conductors to be used: (I.) On circuits of 10.000 volts or over, the method of protecting the conductoes from arcs at the insulators: (0.) The number of Insulators supporting the conductors at the crossing. Place a distinguishing name, number, date, and signature upon the drawing. Mark the exact location of the proposed lines or wires upon the drawing, by stating the distance In miles from the nearest railway. station—N., S.. or W.—so that this crossing can be readily identified. STANDARD CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WIRE CROSSINGS. P AST 1. OVE11-010.1111111111-0111DITION11. 1. The applicant shall, at his own expense, erect and place the lines, wires, cables, or conductors authorized to be placed along or across the 12 P.\ DEPARTMENT OP RAILWAYS.

said railway, and shall at all times, at Its or his own expense, maintain the same in good order and condition and at the height shown ou the drawing. and in acconlance with the specifications hereinafter set forth, tio that at no time shall any damage be caused to the company owning, operating, or using the said railway, or to any person lawfully upon or using the same, and shall use all necessary and proper care and means to prevent any such lincs, wires, cables, or conductors from nagging below the said height. 2. The applicant shall at all times wholly indemnify the company owning, operating, or owing the said railway of, from, and against all loss, cost, damage, and expense to which the said railway company may be put by reason of any damage or injury to persons or property caused by any of the said wires or cables or any works or appliances herein provided for not being erected in all respects in compliance with the terms and provisions of this order, as well as any damage or injury resulting from Imprudence, neglect, or want of skill of the employees or agents of the applicant. 3. No work shall at any time be done under the authority of this order in such a manner as to obstruct. delay, or in any way interfere with the operation or safety of the trains or traffic of the said railway. 4. Where, in effecting any such crossing, it is necessary to erect poles between the tracks of the railway, the applicant, before any work in connection with such crossing Is begun, shall give the railway company owning, operating, or using the said railway at least seventy- two hours' prior notice thereof in writing, and the said railway company Shall be entitled to appoint an inspector, under whose supervision such work shall be done, and whose wages, nt a rate not to exceed 411 per day, shall be paid by the applicant; such payment to cover both wages and expenses. When the applicant is a municipality and the creasing is on a highway under its jurisdiction, the wages of the Inspector shall be paid by the railway company. 4a. It shall not, however, be necessary for the applicant to give prior notice In writing to the railway company as above provided in regard to necessary• work to be done in connection with the repair or maintenance of the lines or wires when such work becomes necessary through an unforeseen emervency. 5. Where wires or cables to be erected across the railway are to be carried above, below, or parallel with existing wires at the crossing. either within the span to be constructed across the railway or within the span thereto on either side, such additional preettutiona shall be CROSSINGS. 13

taken by the applicant ns the Engineer of the Department shall consider necessary. 11. Nothing In theme conditions shall prejudice or detract from the right of the company owning, operating, or using the railway to adopt at any time the use of electric or other motive power, and to place and maintain over, along, ;won, or under Its rlghtof•way such poles. wires, cables. Pipes, conduits, and other fixtures and appliances as may be necessary or proper for such purpose. Liability for the cost of any removal, change in location, or construction of the poles, lines, wires. cables, or other fixtures or appliances erected by the applicant along, over, or under the tracks of the said railway company, rendered necessary by any of the matters referred to in this paragraph, shall be fixed by the Department of Railways on the application of any ►arty Interested. 7. Any dispute arising between the applicant and the said railway company as to the manner in which the said wires or cables are to be erected, placed. maintained, used, or repaired shall be referred to the Engineer of the Department. whose deChl1011 shall be final. S. The wires or cables of the applicant shall be erected, placed, and maintained across the maid railway In accordance with the plan submitted and approved by the Department of Railways and the specifications following. If the plan and specifications differ, the latter shall govern unless a aped& statement to the contrary appears in the order of the Department. 9. In every case in which the line of a railway company shall be constructed under the wires or cables of a telegraph or telephone company, the construction of the telegraph or telephone line or lines of the company shall be made to conform to the foregoing specificationa, and any changes necessary to make It so conform shall be made by the telegraph or telephone company at the cost and expense of the railway company.

Ovca-caoasi 5o$—FPCCI FICATIO N S.

A. Labelling of Palm—Poles, towers, or other wire-supporting structures on each side of and adjacent to railway crossings, to be equipped with durable stamping, showing (a) the name of the company or individual owning or maintaining them, and (b) the maximum voltage between conductors; the characters stamped to be easily distinguishable and readable from the ground. 14 000111S DRPARTAIRNT OF RAILWAYS.

B. Separate /Aseur.—Two or more separate lines for transmission of electrical energy shall not be erected or maintained In the same vertical plane. The word "lines" as here used. to mean the combination of conductors and the latter's supporting poles, or towers, and fittings. . C. Location of Poles, etc.—Poles, towers, or other wire-supporting structures to be located generally at a distance from the rail not less than equal to the length of the poles or structures used. Poles, towers, or other wire-supporting structures must under no consideration be placed less than 12 feet from the rail of a main line, or less than 6 feet from the rail of a siding. At loading-sidings sufficient space must be left for driveway. D. Setting and Strength of Pules.—Poles legs than 50 feet in length to be set not less than 0 feet and poles over 50 feet not less than 7 feet In solid ground. Poles with side-strains to be reinforced with braces and guy-wires. Poles to be at least 7 inches In diameter at the top; mountain-cedar poles to be at least 8 Inches at the top. In soft ground poles must be set so as to obtain the same amount of rigidity as would be obtained by the above specifications for setting poles in solid ground. When the line Is located in a section of the country where grass or other tires might burn them, wooden poles to be covered with a layer of some satisfactory lire-resisting material, such as concrete, at least 2 inches thick, extending front the butt of the pole for a distance of at least 5 feet above the level of the remind. Wooden structures to have a safety factor of 5. E. Setting and Strength of other Servsdorm—Towers and other structures to be firmly set upon stone, metal, concrete, or pile footings or foundations. Metal and concrete structures to have a safety factor of 4. F. Length of Span.—filpfin must be an short as possible consistent with the rules for the setting and locating of poles and towers. Flitings of Wooden Poles for Telegraph, Telephone, or Similar Low-tension Lincs.—The poles at each side of n railway must be fitted with double cross-arms. dimensions no less than 3 by 4 inches, each equipped with 1%-inch hardwood pins nailed In arms or some stronger support, and with suitable Insulators; cross-arms to be securely fastened to the pole, In a gain, by not less than a %dna bolt through the pole; arms carrying more than two wires or carrying cable must be braced by two stiff Iron or substantial wood braces fastened to the arms by a %-inch or larger bolt, and to the pole by a %-Inch or larger bolt. VIIOSSINOK 15

II. rattails of all Poles, Towers, or other Rtructires.—All wire- supporting structures to be equipped with fittings satisfactory to the Engineer of the Department. I. Guards.—Where cross-arms are used, an iron-hook guard to be placed ou the ends of and securely bolted to each. The hooks shall be so placed as to engage the wire in the event of the latter becoming detached from the Insulators. J. Inulalors.—All wires or conductors for the transmission of electrical energy along or across a railway to be supported by and securely attached to suitable insulators. Wires or conductors In 10,000-volt (or higher) circuits to be supported by insulators capable of withstanding tests of two and one-half times the maximum voltage to be employed under operating conditions. An affidavit describing the tests to which the insulators have been subjected and the apparatus employed In the tests shall be supplied by the applicant. The tests upon which reports are required are as follows:— K. (a.) Panellise or Rupture Tent.—The insulators, having been Immersed in water fora period of seven days immediately preceding and ending at the time of the test, to be subjected for a period of five minutes to a potential of two and one-half (2.5) times the maximum potential of the line upon which they are to be Installed. (b.) Flask-over Test—State the potentials that were employed to cause arcing or flashing across the surface of the Insulator between the conductor and the insulator's point of support when the surface was (1) dry, and (2) wet. I., (a.1 Beight of 111i-ea.—bow-tension conductors: The lowest conductor must not be less than 25 feet from top of rail for spans up to 145 feet; 21/2 feet additional clearance of tails or other wires must be given for every 20 feet, or fraction thereof, additional length of span. The words "low tension," as here used, to mean conductors for telegraph, telephone, and kindred signal works, ■s well as conductors connected with grounded secondary circuits of transformers below 350 volts. (b.) All prIntary conductors, ungrounded secondaries and railway feeders to be maintained at least 30 feet above the top of rail, except where special provisions are made for trolly-wires. (c.) High-tension conductors, those between which a potential of 10,000 volts or over Is employed, to be maintained at least 35 feet above top of rail. 10 ^ DEPARTMENT or RAILWAYS.

3f. Cfrarmices.—Safe clearances between all conductors to he maintained at all times, The following distances to be provided wherever possible: At least 3 feet clearance from low-tension wires; at least 3 feet between low-tension wires, primaries, ungrounded secondaries, and railway feeders employing leas than 10,000 volts; at least 10 feet between high-tension wires and all other lines. N. Ilup-trire...—OUy-WireN at railway croaslints to he at MINI Its strong as 7-strand No. 10 Stub's or New British Standard gauge Wynn- Ized steel wire, and to be clearly Indicated as guy-wire on the droning accompanying the application. One or more strain insulators to be placed In all guy-wires; the lowest strain insulator to be not less than 8 feet above the ground. 0. (a.) Wire! and other Conductors.—Where open telephone, telegraph, signal, or kindred low-tension wires are strung across a railway, this stretch to eousist of copper wire or topper-clad steel wire, not less than No. 13 New British Standard gauge, 0.002 inch In diameter. Wire to be securely tied to Insulators by n tie-wire not less than 20 inches In length and of the same diameter as the line-wire. (b.) Where No. 9 B.W.G., or large:, galvanized Iron or steel wire is employed In a circuit, and where there is no danger of deterioration from awoke or other gases, the use of this wire may be continues! at the crossing. (c.) Where a number of rubber-covered wires are strung across a railway, they may be made up Into a cable by being twisted of each other or otherwise held together, and the whole securely fastened to the poles. (it.) Wires or other conductors for the transmission of electrical energy for purposes other than telegraph. telephone, or kindred low- tension signal work to be composed of at least 7 strands of material having a combined tensile strength equivalent to or greater than No. 4 Brown & Sharpe gauge hard-drawn copper wire. Those conductors to be maintained above low-tension wires at the crossing, to be free from joints or splices, and to extend at least one full span of line beyond the Poles or towers at each side of the railway. (e.) Wires or other conductors subjected to potentials of 10,000 volts or over to be reinforced by clamps, servings, wrappings, or other protection at the insulators to the satisfaction of the Engineer of the Department. (f.) Conductors for other than low-tension work to have a factor of safety of 2 when covered with ice or sleet to a depth of 1 inch and CROSSINGS. 17 subjected to a wiutl-pressure of 8 lb. per agnate foot on the ice-eovered diameter. (a.) All conductors to be dead-ended or so fastened to their supporting Insulators at each side of the crossing that they cannot slip through their fastenings. I'. Poxltions of WIres.—Wires or conductors of low potential to be erected and maintained below those of higher potential which may be attached to the same poles or towers. Q. Trolly-trirec—Trolly-wires at railway crossings to be provided with a trolly-guard so arranged as to keep the trolly-wheel or other rolling, sliding, or scraping device In electrical contact. The trolly-wire, trolly-guard, and their supports to be maintained at least 22 feet 0 Inches above the top of the rails. R. Cable.—Cable to be carried on a auspension wire at heat (saliva- lent to 7 strands of No. 13 Stub's or New British Standard gauge galvan- ised steel wire. When cross.-arms are need, suspension wire to be attached to a 3/4-inch Iron or stronger hook, or when fastened to poles to a malleable Iron or stronger messenger hanger bolted through the poles, the cable to be attached to the suspension wire by cable-clips not more than 20 Inches apart. Rubber-insulated cables of less than 3,4-inch diameter may be carried on a suspension wire of not lens than 7 strands of No. 10 Stub's or New British Standard gauge galvanized steel wire. The word "cable," as here used, to mean a number of Insulated conductors bound together.

Parr 2. Cans-C110881a011--CONDITIONS.

1. The line or lines, wire or wires, shall be carried along or across the railway in accordance with the approved plan, and a pipe or pipes, conduit or conduits, cable or cabkai, shall, for the whole width of the right-of-way adjoining the highway, be laid at the depth called for by, and shall be constructed and maintained In accordant* with, the sped. fictitious hereinafter stet forth. 2. All work In connection with the laying and maintaining of each pipe, (*adult, or cable and the continued supervision of the same shall be performed by, and all costs and expenses thereby Incurred be borne and paid by, the applicant ; but no work shall at any time be done in such manner as to obstruct, delay, or In any way Interfere with the operation or safety of the trains, traffic, or other work on the said railway. 3 is /0N DEPARTMENT 1W RAILWAYS.

3. The applicant shall at all times maintain each pipe, conduit, or cable in good order and condition, so that at no time shall any damage be caused to the property of the railway company, or any 'of Its tracks be obstructed, or the usefulness or safety of the tame for railway purposes be impaired, er the full use and enjoyment thereof by the said railway company be In any way Interfered with. 4. Before any work of laying, removing, or repairing any pipe, conduit, or cable is begun, the applicant shall give to the railway company at least seventy-two hours' prior notice thereof, in writing, accompanied by a plan and profile of the part of the railway to be affected, showing the proposed location of such pipe, wire or cable, conduit, and works contemplated in connection therewith; and the said railway company shall be entitled to appoint an inspector to see that the applicant, In performing said work, complies in all respects with the terms and conditions of this order, and whose wages, at a rate not exceeding $11 per day, shall be paid by the applicant ; snub payment to cover both wages and expenses. When the applicant is a municipality and the crossing is on a highway under its jurisdiction, the wages of the inspector shall be paid by the railway company. 4a. It shall not, however, be necessary for the applicant to give prior notice in writing to the railway company as above provided in regard to necessary work to be done In connection with the repair or maintenance of the line when such work becomes necessary through an unforeseen emergency. i. The applicant shall at all times wholly indemnify the company owning, operating, or using the said railway of, from, and against all loss, costs, damage, and expellee to which the said railway company may be put by reason of any damage or Injury to person or property caused by any pipe, conduit, cable, or any works or appliances herein, or in the order authorising the work provided for, not being laid and constructed In all respects in compliance with the terms and provisions of these conditions, or if, when so constructed and laid, not being at all times maintained and kept in good order and condition and in accordance with the terms and provisions of said order, or any order or orders of the Department in relation thereto, as well as any damage or injury resulting from the imprudence, neglect, or want of skill of any of the employees or agents of the applicant 0. Nothing in these conditions shall prejudice or detract from the right of any company owning or operating or using the said railway to adopt at any time the use of electric or other motive power, and to CROSSINGS. 1D place and maintain upon, over, and under the said right-of-way such poles, wires; pipes, and other fixtures and appliances as may be necessary or proper for such purposes. Liability for the cost of any removal, change In location, or construction of the pipes, conduits, wires, or cables constructed or laid by the applicant rendered necessary by any of the Matters referred to in this paragraph shall be fixed by the Department on the application of the party Interested. 7. Any dispute arising between the applicant and the company owning, using, or operating said railway as to the manner in which any pipe or conduit, or any works or appliances herein provided for, are being laid, maintained, renewed, or repaired shall be referred to the Engineer of the Department of Railways, whose decision shall be final and binding upon all parties. 17rowa-raossixos—Sexctricaviorts. AA. Com:ult.—Vitrified clay. creosoted wood, metal pipe, armoured cable, or fibre conduit may he used. BR. Ocpfh.—The excavation to be of sufficient depth to allow the top of the duct to be at least 3 feet below the bottom of the ties of the railway-track. CC. Laying.—The conduit or duct to be laid on a base of 3 Inches of concrete, mixed In proportion, 1 of cement, 3 of sand, and 5 of broken stone or gravel. Where stone Is used, such stone to be of a size that will permit of Its passing through a 1-Inch ring. After ducts are laid, the whole to be encased to a thickness of 3 inches on top and sides In concrete mixed In the same proportion as above. Where the track Is on an embankment a pipe may be driven through the latter. DD. Filling-bi.—The excavation must be filled In slowly and well tamped on top and sides. EE. Duard.--The excavation must nt all times be safely protected by the applicant. RULES REGARDING PIPE CROSSINGS OF RAILWAYS. That the following rules regarding pipes crossing railways shall be and are hereby effective, namely:— 1. Sewers under railway-tracks shall be constructed of hard brick laid In cement mortar, or standard glazed the pipe, or such other material as may from time to time be prescribed by the Department. If standard glazed pipe Is used, the Joints must be properly fastened with cement mortar. and the pipe under all tracks or embankments 20 DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS.

carrying the same, and for a distance of 4 feet on the outer sides thereof, be embedded in concrete, 4 inches thick, beneath and alrarouttd the said pipe. The top of the sewer (brick or pipe) shall, wherever possible, be below the frost-line and not less then 4 feet below base of rill. Where this cannot be done without causing a sag In the sewer, precaution& must be taken to strengthen and protect the sewer. 2. Every water-pipe underneath a railway-track shall be of standard type satisfactory to the Engineer of Railway., properly fastened at the joints, and the top of the pipe shall be below the frost-line and not less than 4 feet below base of rail. 3. Every pipe for conveying manufactured gas under a railway- track shall be the 'tandemd gae-pipe, properly fastened at the joints, and the top of the pipe shall be below the frost-line and not less than 4 feet below the base of rail. 4. Every pipe for conveying oil or natural gas under a railway-track shall be of steel or cast iron, or such other material as may from time to time be prescribed by the Department, tested to a pressure of 1,000 lb. to the square inch if the gas-pipe or main be a high-pressure line, and 300 lb. to the square Inch if the said gas-pipe or main be a low-pressure line; and all said oil or natural-gas pipes shall be encased within another pipe of sufficient else and strength to protect them properly ; the top of the encasing pipe to be below the frost-line and not lean than 4 feet below base of rail. 5. All work In connection with the laying, maintaining, renewing, and repairing of the said pipes and the continued supervision of the same shall be performed by, and all costs and expenses thereby incurred be borne and paid by. the applicant; but no work at any time shall be done in such a manner as to obstruct, delay, or in any way Interfere with the operation of any trains or traffic of the railway company or other company using the said railway. O. The applicant shall at all times maintain the said pipes In good working order and condition, and an that at no time shall any damage be caused to the property of the railway company, or any of Its tracks be obstructed, or the usefulness or safety of the same for railway purposes be Impaired, or the full use and enjoyment thereof as heretofore by the railway company or other company using the said railway be In any way interfered with. 7. Before any work of laying, renewing, or repairing the said pipes Is begun, the applicant shall give to the local superintendent of the rail- DRO88ING8. 21

way company at least forty-elght hours' prior notice thereof in writlug, so as to enable the railway company to appoint an inspector to see that the work is performed in such a manner as shall In all respects comply with these regulations. The wages of such inspector, which shall not exceed $11 per day, to be paid by the applicant ; such payment to cover both wages and expeama, except In the case of a municipal corporation desiring to lay a pipe under the railway on a highway which is senior to the railway. In such case the railway company shall pay Its own inspector. 8. The applicant shall assume and he responsible for all risk of accident, loss, Injury, or dastage of every nature whatsoever which may happen or be In any way caused by reason of the negligence of the applicant, Its servants or agents, in connection with the laying, mslnten- once, renewal, or repair of the said pipes or the use thereof, or by any failure on the part of the applicant, or Its servants or agents, to observe at all times and perform fully and in all respects the terms and conditions of these regulations. 9. If any dispute arise between the applicant and the railway company as to the terms and conditions of these regulations, or as to the 'winner In which the said pipes are being laid, maintained, renewed, or repaired, the same shall be referred to the Engineer of the Department of Railways, whose decision shall be final and binding on all the parties. DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS.

WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT.

ACCIDENT•PREVENTION REGULATIONS.

LOGGING OPERATIONS. 1. Taff-ahcare Guar(14.—When logs are hauled on established skld- road, the tall-sheaves Khali be so guarded that no one may be caught between the sheave and the on-running rope. 2. Rlingc—All sling-ropes to which blocks are attached shall be of strength equal to twice that of the hauling-line. If necessary, more than one turn of ropes smaller than hauling-line may be used. When conditions require a multiplication of blocks, the number of turns of the sling-rope must be Increased In proportion to the multiplication. 3. In ground-yarding, employees shall not be required to work In the bight of the lines unless there be sufficient stumps, trees, or other substantial barrier to afford them reliable protection. 4. Pins and fastenings of high lead sheaves shall be of a strength commensurate with the maximum strains that may be Imposed upon them by a /drain on the hauling-line equal to Its breaking-strength an rated by the manufacturers. All pins must be securely fastened with a forelock. 6. When conditiona of unloading require that an unloading-line be attached to logs or cars or palmed under the logs, the equipment shall be so arranged that it will be unnnccasaary to do any of the work of attaching the unloading-line on the unloading side after the chains or chocks are released. 6. Lop.landIngc—Where practicable in laying out log-landings of rollwaya, the loading-donkey must be so placed with reference to the landing or rollway that the donkey engineer has a full and unobstructed view of the landing or rollway and cars. 7. When an Independent loading-donkey is used In holating the loge when loading, It must be so set as to be entirely clear of the car that is being loaded. 8. When necessary to install a log-landing or rollway on a main line, warning signs which conform to British Columbia Railway Act Rules shall he provided and set 80 rods from each end of the landing or runway, and must be maintained during all of its operations and until the landing or rollway is torn out ACCIDENT-PREVENTION REGULATIONS. 23

O. When in yarding It is necessary to haul logs across a track, every train must be brought to a full stop within 200 feet of the point of crossing, unless given signals by flagman to proceed. Warming signs to conform to British Columbia Railway Act Rules shall be provided and set SO soda from each side of akidway and shall be maintained during all its operations. 10. Before camp buildings are erected, the trees around the camp- site shall be felled before the camp Is built to a sufficient distance there- from to prevent trees from falling on camp buildings when felled later or blown down. 11. There shall be sufficient lights to light an entrance to all buildings, walks, and steps around the camp, and same shall be kept In good condition. Steps shall have handrails. Walks over 15 inches from ground shall have handrail on both sides 12. Spikes, drift-bolts, and nails shall not be driven in any log that is to be cat Into timber or lumber. 13. (lead-spars, tall-trees, and gin-poles shall be carefully selected, and shall have sufficient guy-wires so that the breaking-strain shall be double the breaking-strain of cable. 14. Before operating spar-trees, all dead trees, small trees or trees where limbs are liable to fall and all snags and sweepers shall be removed to a safe distance. 15. When on employee is required to work aloft on in standing spar or pole, he shall use a safety-belt composed of either wire-line or wire- cord manila rope. 16. All trees to be used for riggers or dead men shall be Inspected by foreman and tested to working-strain of cable before It Is allowed to be used. Every person must be well clear when test is being made. 1T. There shall be a safety-choker on all high lead blocks fastened to the guy-line so that if the main strap should break the bbs•k would not fall directly to the ground. 18. The end of cables shall be securely fastened to the drum. There shall be nut less than two full turns of cable on the drum. All hooks, rings, and shackles shall be securely fastened to cables, and all shackles shall have a forelock. 19. The working-strain on cable shall not exceed- the working-strain guaranteed by manufacturers of cable. 20. Main lines, standing lines, and loading-lines shall not be used If there are six broken wires in one rope lay, nor If the outer wires be worn more than 33 per cent. of their original diameter; when worn 24 DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS.

80 per ceut., not more than three broken wires; when worn 20 per cent., four wires are broken; when worn 10 per cent., five broken wires. 21. All fastenings shall be remade at least once In slx months, and the piece composing the connection to load annealed so us to avoid crystallization. 22. Main lines, high lead and loading lines, blocks and cables shall be inspected by foreman or Hagerman before being hung. and shall be Inspected every other day by Hagerman or foreman, and shall be well oiled. Blocks shall not be oiled while In motion. 23. Swamp hooks or tongs be attached to crotch-line with elevlees or approved safety device. 24. When lifting or hauling big timber, chokers shall be used. 25. Swampers or other workmen not directly connected with falling and bucking timber shall not be allowed to work where they are In danger of being injured by trees being felled by fellers, or from limb or other trees that fall on account of being struck by tree being felled. N. When logs are to be hauled on established skld-road, all dead trees, dangerous small trees, or trees where limbs are liable to fall and all snags and sweepers shall be removed to a ante distance before operating akld-road. 27. All limbs of a dangerous nature shall be taken off trees close to log before log is loaded. 28. No person shall be allowed to ride on hook or log while loading, or while log is being hauled, or while log Is travelling down a grade chute or In a Hume. 29. When sawing logs off n tree lying on an Incline, the bucker shall. when possible, work on the upper aide. 30. All cars used for carrying loggers, when practical, shall be equipped with saw and axe racks, and all saws Nut axes shall be in racks. 31. Fellers shall see that their spring-boards are In safe condition at all times. • 32. When a tree Is ready to fall, the faller shall give ample warning. 33. Signalmen shall not give signal ahead untll every one Is In the clear. All workmen shall watch for sweepers and stubs. 34. There shall be a guard at side of main rod on all hoisting and logging engines to prevent main rod from striking workmen. 35. All gears, frictions, sheaves, setscrews, keys, ends of shafts, and spoke-hazards shall be guarded. AOCILFNT•l'B4;YBNTION BEDMATION"

Wedge's and hammeng with burrs or mushroom tope shall not be used. All handles shall be of sound material and securely fastened. 37. wh istle Mynah, (Lowinu-crapines).—The following signal, shall be used exclusively by engineer on logging or loading engines:— Ahead—I short. Stop-1 short. Come back-2 abort. Ahead slow-3 short. Come hadc slow-2 short repeated. Slack lines--Several short toots. Locomotive-3 long. Section crew-5 long. Foreman—I long. Tree-rigger-2 long and 1 short. Aecldent-3 long followed by 4 long. Tighten lines-3 short followed by 2 short. Water-2 long. Shut off water-1 long. Fire'—Several long uud short in succession.

EXPLOSIVES. Exploeives shall be In charge of a competent person and kept locked In a proper unagasixc away from all works, buildings, and camps and from the danger of sparks from locomotives and logging•engines, and shall be Issued only in quantities as are required from day to day.

RAILWAYS OPERATING UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. 1 The rules and regulations made In pursuance of the provisions of the "British Colombia Railway Act," chapter 101, R.B.B.C. 1911. and all amendments thereto, shall be deemed and are hereby declared to be a part of the rules and regulations of the Workmen's Compensation Board. 2. All etnployeen whose duties are prescribed by rules flied and approved under the "British Columbia Railway Act" shall be provided by the railway company with a copy of mild rules, and a reeeplt for same taken and kept on file In the company's offce. 3. Locomotives having any defect considered dangerous shall be forthwith reported to Chief Inspector of Equipment, and shall not be operated without Inspector's order. 4 211 DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS.

4. Engineers operating locomotives on railways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Railways in the Province of British Columbia shall bass an examination pertaining to operation of a locomotive, and engineers shall furnish the Inspector with a certificate from competent medieal doctor as to their visual acuity and hearing before receiving certificate, and at any other time the Inspector requires It 5. Engineers shall not allow persons other than the train crew or authorized officials to ride on loeomotives without a written order from manager or superintendent. 6. Engineers shall before starting to work with their loeo•notives see that they are In proper working-order. 7. Conductors shall personally inspect nil cars, especially loads with logs, before being coupled to the engine, and shall satisfy themselves that all cars are properly and securely loaded and that the couplings and air-brakes are in good order, and if there Is any doubt as to the safety of such loading or the efficiency of the brakes or couplings shall decline to move such loaded cars. In caw any conductor shall while in transit consider any car unsafe, the train shall proceed slowly to nearest side- track, and the conductor shall set out the said car before proceeding with his train. 8. Conductors shall see that all persona ride in a safe position on curs. No person or persons shall be allowed to ride on cars loaded with logs except the train crew. 0. Trainmen shall not allow persons to get on or off trains while in motion. 10. Trainmen shall see that the tracks are clear when workmen are working before moving cars. Cars shall not be "kicked" on to tracks where cars are being loaded or unloaded or where there are boarding- Cara. 11. No cars shall be left on main line without being properly protected by red flag and torpedoes by day, and when weather or other conditions obscure the day signals, by a red light and torpedoes. 12. Headlights shall be displayed to the front of every train by night. 13. All locomotives shall be equipped with appliances for sanding the rail In front and back of wheels, and shall have a sufficient supply of dry sand at all times. 14. All locomotives in logging-railway service shall be equipped with a fire-pump and 100 feet of not less than 1S4-lush w•nter-bow• and nozzle ADDIDENT-PHEVENTION REGULATIO,' 27 or 100 feet of 1%-inch 6-ply steam-hose and nozzle connected to the discharge-pipe of injector. 15. Power-driven speeders or power-driven cars shall not exceed a speed of 20 miles per boor without a special order from the superintendent or train-dispatcher. If power-driven car is pulling hand-car loaded with men, the speed shall not exceed 10 miles per hour. 16. Head-lights shall be displayed to the front of every power-driven speeder or power-driven car at night. 17. Lommotives shall not be moved either under steam or otherwise, either on chop-track or In roundhouse, without fret making sure that there Is no person or persons working around or under soon% and the bell shall be rung at all times Wore moving. 18. Where workmen are repairing engines or ears, a blue tlag by day and a blue light by night shall he displayed at both ends, at that train crews can see signals. Engines or ears thus protected shall not he coupled or moved. 19. When workmen display the blue signals, they alone are author- Ned to remove them. Other ears must not be plated on the same track so as to intercept the view of the blue signals without notifying the workmen working on said engines or cars. 20. Workmen shall not he allowed to stand In front of moving engines or cars for the purpose of boarding game, whether engine or car Is proceeding backward or forward. 21. Workmen shall not be allowed to enter between cars when in motion for the purpose of adjusting draw-hers or knuckles, or raising locking-blocks, or turning angle-cock, or uncoupling air-hose with either hand or foot. 22. Workmen shall not shove over draw•-bars with foot while ears are in motion In order to ensure coupling. 23. Se-itch-stands, structures, and material shall be placed not less than 0 feet from gauge side of nearest rail, except upon written order from Board or Department of Hallways. 24. All main-line switches shall have a target. HaSwop, operating after sunset shall have lights on switch-stands on main line. Switches situate on trestle-work shall be planked between the mils for n distance of 50 feet around the switch, and shall have at least 0 feet square platform at switch-stand and substantial railings. 25. All frogs, switches, and guard-rails shall be packed. 2t4 DEPARTMENT Or RAILWAYS.

211. All cars used for carrying loggers. where practicable, shall be equIptsni with saw and axe racks, a nd all saws and axes shall be In racks. 27. All tracks leading from 1111111I line that are down-grade to main line shall be equipped with a derail, and shall be set at a sufficient distance to prevent ears fouling main line In case of deraihnent. Derails shall be placed on all log-loading tracks. 27A. All derails on aide-track shall have a fixed signal *I feet from derail. 27a. When necessary to Install a derail on main line, warning signs which conform to British Columbia Hallway Rules shall be provided and set RO rods from each direction of derail, and shall be maintained during all Its operations and until derail is removed. 28. The road-bed shall be properly graded. Rails shall be of sufficient weight to tarry the equipment, and shall have a sufficient number of ties properly spaced. . Broken rails shall be removed Immediately. 30. All bridges and wharves shall be full tied: ties shall be bound to keep theta in proper place. 31. All bridges and wharves shall be kept In good repair, and shall be inspected by competent men once every six months. 32. All bridges shall be equipped with a guard-rail Inside of their running rail to full tenth of structure. 33. Where surrounding conditions are such that the bridge or trestle affords the only practicable thoroughfare for employees. a single plank runway not less than 12 inches wide and 2 inches thick shall be provided and maintained between the rails and extend from end to end of such bridge ot trestle. 34. On trestles and bridges whose length exceeds 400 feet, an emergency or safety platform must be provided at points not more than 250 feet apart. These stations must provide standing-nom for not teas than four persons and he provided with floor and substantial handrails. They must admit of fear persons standing far enough to the side or below to be entirely clear of projections from sides of passing trains. 35. Where practicable, Safety-switches and high lines shall be installed on grades 4 per cent. or over at dangerous places and at sharp curves. Safety-switches shall be set for high lines. Trains descending grades shall come to full stop before switch is thrown, and switch shall be thrown for high line after train passes over. ACCIDENT-PREVENTION REOULATIOY 29

BOILERS AND PRIESSURENESSELS. 1. The rules and regulations made In pursuance of the provisions of the BrBlab Columbia hollers inspection Act, 11101." chapter 7, steetion 1, and all amendments thereto, are deemed and are hereby declared to be a part of the rules and regulations of the Workmen's Compensation Board. 2. Boilers of 2 nominal horse-power and muter and all steam-heating plants, compressed-air tanks, gas-tanks, retorts, and nil other tanks or reservoirs used for holding liquids or gaseous substances that are not under the " Boilers Inspection Act, 1901," chapter 7, section 1, shall not be operated until inspected or under a permit from the Board. 3. Inspectors are to fix the working-pressure of all boilers and pressure-vessels, and nt no time shall the pressure exceed the presaure fixed by Inspector. 4. Each boiler or pressure-vessel under these regulations shall have an identification tag attached to the boiler or vessel in such a manner as dirwtod by the Inspector. 5. In order to satisfy the Inspector as to the thickness of a plate or the internal conditions of a boiler or pressure-vessel, the Inspector may, should he deem it necessary, order holes to be cut In It, and may also demand that such information, by drawing and specification of the se:eral parts, be furnished him as will enable him to determine, by calculation and examination, their strength. 0. Boners of 2 nominal horse-power or less shall be equipped with two spring-loaded pop safety-valves of approved pattern of not less than Ii-luch diameter; one shall be of the lock-up type, correct steam-pressure gauge, water-gauges, test-cocks, and blow-off cocks. All fittings and connections shall be In good working-order, sufficient in cumber, and they shall comply with the requirements of the "Boilers Inspection Act." 7. Each boiler shall be provided with a separate teed-water arrangement having a regulating.valve at the hotier-front; a stop valve and a check-valve are to be fitted on the feedidpe. 8. Every boiler, except otherwise provided, must be fitted with a fusible plug; this ping to be placed where Instructed by the Inspector. Fusible plugs are to be filled with bonen tin, which must be renewed at least once a! year. 9. In order to prevent misunderstanding and possible reductions In working-pressure and alterations when the Inspector makes his first examination. designs may be submitted to the Chief Inspector for all boners stop-valves, main stop-valves, blow-off cocks, water-gauge, fittings, 30 DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS.

and test-cocks to be used under the provisions of these regulations: and all designs for enfety-valves must be submitted for approval. 10. Hollers or vessels having any defect considered dangerous shall be forthwith reported to the Workmen's Compensation Board, and shall not be operated without Board or Inspector's orders. 11. When the pressure allowed on vessel connected to a boiler Is lees than that allowed on the holler, there shall be a reducing-valve, safety valve, and pressure-gauge installed on steam-pipe as per instructions of Inspector. 12. All smoke-stasis shall be kept in good repair and securely fastened. 13. The basic factor for all pressure-vessels not subject to heat stresses shall be 3, with additions for the different methods of construe. tion no provided in the "Boilers Inspection Act." 14. There shall be proper and efficient means for lighting so that the water-gauges and steam-pressure gauges can beAl/1n1etfy seen at all times. ACCIDENT-PREVENTION COMMITTEE. 1. Every manufacturing plant, construction camp, logging camp, and workshop in which fifty or more men are employed shall have an Accident-prevention Committee of not leas than three members. 2. The general duties of the Accident-prevention Committee shall doe :- (a.) To make a thorough inspection not less than once a month of the entire plant or place of employment for the purpose of receiving complaints, determining hazard conditions, and receiving recommends- Bona for their Improvement. (b.) To hold regular meetings at least monthly for the discussiott of current accidents, their causes, and suggested means of preventing their recurrence, and to investigate all serious accidents and report their findings In writing to their employers, keeping a copy of such findings and minutes of ail meetings and recommendations In the records of the committee. (c.) To educate their fellow-employees against dangerous practices and methods of work. (d.) To investigate fire conditions, examine fire-escapes, fire- extinguishers, water-buckets, sand-buckets, and n11 fire-fighting appliances. (c.) To inspect ligicting arrangements in all place(' of employment, and to report to the employers all Insufficiently lighted passage-ways .10(11)ENT-1'ltE1'ENTION RECItIATIO! 31 and other places where workmen are liable to Injured in the course of their employment. (1.) To inspect or amine for the inspection of all machinery, transmission motorstops, cables, blocks, slings, chains, tongs, tools, and equipment. (p.) To provide at each establishment facilities for receiving written complaints and recommendations. 3. The committees In connection with the logging camps shall, in addition to their other duties, inspect particularly all spar-trees, gin- poles, skid-roads, and general working conditions In and about the camps. PENALTY. Every person who contravenes any of the aforesaid regulations shall be liable to a penalty of fifty dollars.

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• REGULATIONS REGARDING RAILWAY SAFETY-APPLIANCE STANDARDS.

BOX AND OTHER HOUSE CARS.

Hand-beak■ s.—Number: Each box or other house car shall be equipped with an efficient hand-brake which shall operate In harmony with the power-brake thereon. The hand-brake may be of any erncient design, but must provide- the same degree of safety as the design shown on Plate A. Dimensions: The brake-shaft shall be not less than Inches In diameter, of wrought iron or steel without weld. The brake-wheel may be flat or dished, not less than 15, preferably Id, inches In diameter, of malleable Iron, wrought Iron, or steel. Location: The hand-brake shall be so located that it can be safely operated while car is in motion. The brake-shaft shall be located on end of car, to the left of and not less than 17 nor more than 22 inches how centre. Manner of application: There shall be not lees than 4 Inches clearance around rim of brake-wheel. Outside edge of brake-wheel shall be not leas than 4 inches from a vertical plane parallel with end of car and passing through the Inside face of knuckle when closed with coupler- horn against the buffer-block or end-sill. Top brake-shaft support shall be fastened with not lees than Winch boltsor rivets. (See l'iate A.) A brake-shaft step shall support the lower end of brake-shaft. A brake-shaft step which will permit the brake-chain to drop under the brake-shaft shall not be used. U-shaped form of brake-shaft step Is preferred. (See l'Iate A.) Brake-shaft shall be arranged with a square fit at Its upper end to secure the hand-brake wheel; said square fit Omit be not less than 14, Inch square. Square-fit taper ; nominally 2 In 12 Inches. (See Plate A.) Brake-chain shall be of not less than %, preferably 7/111, Inch wrought iron or steel, with a link on the brake-rod end of not less than 7/16, preferably %, inch wrought iron or steel, and shall be secured to brake-shaft drum by not legs than 1,4-inch hexagon or square-headed bolt. Nut on said bolt shall be secured by riveting end of bolt over nut. (See Plate A.) RAILWAY SAFETY-APPLIAN(`E $TAN1); 33

Lower end of brake-shaft shall be provided with a trunnion of not ler than % preferably I, Inch in' diameter extending through brake- shaft step and held In operating' position by a suitable cotter or ring'. (See Plate A.) Brakeehaft drum shall be not leas than 1% Inches In diameter. (See Plate A.) Brake ratchet-wheel shall he seemed to brake-shaft by a key ma square fit; said square fit shall be not hot than I 5/10 Inches square. When ratchet-wheel with square fit in timed. provision shall be made to prevent ratchet-wheel from rising ou shaft to disengage brake-pawl. ( Net. Plate A.) Brake ratchet-wheel shall be not less than 5%. preferably 5I,4, Inches in diameter and shall have not less than 14. preferably Ili, teeth. (Nee Plate A.) If brake ratchet-wheel Is wore than 3d Inches from brake-wheel, ft brake-shaft support shall be provided to support this extended upper portion of brake-shaft; said brake-shaft support shall be fastened with not less than 1-inch bolts or rivets. The brake-pawl shall be pivoted upon a bolt or rivet not less than % Inch in diameter, or upon a trunnion secured by not hews than 14inch bolt or rivet, and there shall be a rigid metal eonnection between brake- shaft and pivot of pawl. Brake-wheel shall be held in position on brake-shaft by a nut on a threaded extended end of brake-shaft: said threaded portion shall be not less than % inch in diameter; said nut shall be se ured by riveting over or by the use of a lock-nut or suitable cotter. Brake-wheel shall be arranged with a square fit for brake-shaft in hub of said wheel: taper of said tit, nominally 2 in 12 Inches. (Sec Plate A.) Brake-afep.--If brake-step Is used. It shall be not lean than 28 inches In length. Outside edge shalt be not less than /I Inches from face of ear and not less than 4 inches from a vertical plane parallel with end of car and passing through the Inside face of knuckle when closed with coupler-horn against the buffer block or end-alit. Manner of application: Brake-step shalt be supported by not less than two metal braces having a minimum cross-sectional area % by 116 inches or equivalent, which shall be securely fastened to body of car with not lees than 1,4-inch bolts or rivets. Running-boards.—Nutuber: One longitudinal running-board. On outside-metal-roof ■-nrs two latitudinal extensions. 3 24 feTh DRP.,11tTMENT OF RAILWAYS.

Dimensions: Longitudinal running-board Abell be not less than IS. preferably 20, Inches In width. Latitudinal extensions shall be not less than 24 inches in width . Location: Full length of ear, centre of root. On outside-metal-roof cars there shall be two latitudinal extensions from longitudinal running- board to ladder locations, except on refrigerator-cars, where such latitudinal extensions cannot be applied on account Of Ice-hatches. Manner of application: Running-boards shall be continuous from end to end and not cut or hinged at any point : Prorldtd that the length and width of running-boards may be made up of a number of pieces securely fastened to saddle-blocks with screws or bolts. The ends of longitudinal running-board shall be not less than 0 nor more than 10 inches from a vertical plane parallel with end of car and passing through the inside face of knuckle when closed with coupler- horn against the buffer-block or end-sill; and If more than 4 inches from edge of roof of car, shall be securely supported their full width by substantial metal braces. Running.boards shall be made of wood and securely fastened to car. 6U1-steps.—Number: Six. Dimensions: Minimum cross-sectional area, S4 by 11/2 Inches, or equivalent, of wrought iron or steel; minimum length of tread, 10, preferably 12, inches; minimum clear depth, S Inches. Location: One near each end on each side of car, so that there shall be not more than 18 Indira trent end of car to centre of tread of sill- step. Also one at each 0110 of car centre of sill-step to be na nearly central with the ladder as possible. Outside edge of tread of step shall be not more than 4 betel( inside of face of side of car, preferably flush with side of car. Tread shall be not more than 24, preferably not more than 22, inches above the top of rail. Manner of application: Sill-steps exceeding 21 Inches In depth shall have an additional trend. Sill-steps shall be securely fastened with not less than 1/4•4nch bolts, with nuts outside (when possible) and riveted over, or with not less than 1/2-Inch rivets. Ladders.—Number: Four. Dimensions: Minimum clear length of tread: Side-ladders, 19 Inches; end-ladders, 14 inches. Maximum spacing between ladder-treads. 19 Inches. RAILWAY SAFE:TY-APPLIANCE STANIMI 33

Top ladder-tread shall be located not leas than 12 nor more than IS Inches from roof at eaves. Spacing of able ladder-trends shall be uniform within a limit of 2 inches from top ladder-tread to bottom tread of ladder. Maximum distance from bottom tread of able-ladder to top tread of sill-step, 21 inches. • End ladder-treads shall be spaced to coincide with treads of side- • ladders, a variation of 2 inches being allowed. Where construction of car will not permit the application of a tread of end-ladder to coincide • with bottom tread of side-ladder• the bottom tread of end-ladder must coincide with second tread from bottom of side-ladder. Hardwood treads, ininlidum dimensions, 1% by 2 inches. Iron or steel treads, minimum diameter, % inch. Minimum clearance of treads, 2, preferably 2%, inches. Location: One on each side, not more than S inches from right end of car; one on each end, not more than g inches (ruin left aide of ear; measured from inside edge of ladder-stile or clearance of ladder-treads to corner of car. Manner of application: Metal ladders without stiles near corners of ears shall have foot-guards or upward projections not less than 2 inches In height near !nettle end of bottom treads. Stiles of ladders, projecting 2 or more inches from face of ear, will *serve as foot-guards. Ladders shall be securely fastened with not less than 34-inch bolts with nuts outside (when possible) and riveted over, or with not less than li-inch rivets; %-ineh bolts may be used for wooden treads which are gained into stiles. End-ladder Clcorance.—No part of car above end-sills within 30 inches from side of car, crept buffer-block, brake-shaft, brake-wheel, brake-step, running-board, or uncoupling-lever, shall extend to within 12 inches of a vertical plane parallel with end of car and passing through the Inside face of knuckle when closed with coupler-horn against the buffer-block or end-sill, and no other part of end of car or fixtures on same above end-sills, other than exceptions herein noted, shall extend beyond the outer face of buffer-block. ▪ Roof-handholds.—Number: One over each ladder. One right-angle handhold may take the place of 2 adjacent specified roof-handholds, provided the dimensions and locations coincide, and that an extra leg is securely fastened to car at point of angle. titt DKPARTMENT CIF RAILWAYS.

Dimensions: Minimum diameter. % Inch. wrought Iron or steel; minimum clear length, 10 Inches ; minimum clearance. 2, preferably 2%, inches. Location: On roof of car. the parallel to treads of each ladder, not less than 8 nor more than 15 Inches from edge of roof. (wept on refrigerator-cars, where lee-hatches prevent, when location may be nearer edge of roof. Manner of application: Roof-handholds shall be securely fastened with not less than !4-Inch bolts with nuts outside (when possible) and riveted over, or with not lees than !/s-Inch rivets. Side-handholds.—Number: Four. (Tread of aide-ladder is c side- handhold.) Dimensions: Minimum diameter. % Inch, wrought Iron or steel; minimum clear length, 16 Inches, preferably 24 inches; minimum clearance, 2, preferably 2%, Inches. Location: Horizontal. One tear melt end on each side of car. tilde-handholds shall be not leen than 21 nor more than 30 Inches above centre line of coupler, except as provided above, where trend of ladder is a handhold. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than Inches trout end of ear. Manner of application: 81de-handholds shall be securely fastened with not leas than 14-inch bolts with nuts outside (when possible) and riveted over, or with not less than %--inch rivets. Iloarontal End-handholdc—Number: Eight or more. (Four on each end of car.) (Tread of end-fodder Is an end-handhold.) Dimensions: Minimum diameter. % inch, wrought Iron or steel; minimum clear length, 16 Inches, preferably 24 Inches. A handhold 14 inches In length may be used where It Is Impossible to use one 16 inches In length. Minimum clearance, 2. preferably 2% inches. Location: One near each side on each end of car, not less than 24 nor more than 30 Inches above centre line of coupler, except as provided above, when trend of end-ladder in an end-handhold. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than 8 Inches from side of car. . One near each side of each end of car on face of end-sill or sheathing over end-sill, projecting outward or downward. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than 16 Inches from side of ear. On each end of cars with platform end-sills a or more inches in width, measured from end-post or skittle and extending entirely across end of cur, there shall be one additional end-handhold not lets than 24 IL !MAY SAFETY-APPLIANCE STASI/AI 37

Inches In length. located near centre of ear, not leas than 30 nor more than 00 inchts above platform etti1.4111. Manner of application: liorliontal end-handholds shall be securely fastened with not lefts then %-Inch bolts with nuts outside (when possible) and riveted over, or with not leas than Winch rivets. Verficut End-hood/le/dr.—Number: Two on full-width platform end- sill cure. as heretofore described. Dimensions: Minh:mum diameter, % inch, wrought iron or steel; minimum clear length. IM, preferably 24. Inches; iiiinlintun clearance. 2, preferably 2%. Inches. ',omitIon: One on each end of car opposite ladder. not more than Inches from side of car. Clearance of bottom end of handhold shall be not less than 24 nor more than 30 Inches above centre line of coupler. Manner of application: Vertical end-handholds shall be securely fastened with not less than 1/2-Inch bolts with nuts outside (when possible) and riveted over, or with not less than %-inch rivets. Uncoupling-lerers.—Number: Two. Cueoupling4everst may be either single or double and of any ettlelent design. Dimensions: Handles of uncoupling-levers, except those shown on Plate It or of similar design., shall be not more than 0 Inches from sides of car. Uncoupling-levers of design shown on Plate A and of similar designs shall conform to the following prescribed limits: Dandles shall be not more thou 12, preferably O. inches from Fides of cars. Centre lift-arms shall be not leas than 7 Inches long. Centre of eye at end of centre lift-arm shall be not more than 3% Inches beyond centre of eye of uncoupling-pin of coupler when horn of coupler in against the buffer-block or end-sill. Wee Plate A.) Ends of handles shall extend not less than 4 Inches below bottom of end-sill or shall be so constructed as to give a minimum clearance of 2 inches around handle. Minimum drop of handles shall be 12 inches; maximum, 15 Inches over all. (Sec Plate B.) Handles of uncoupling levers of the " rocking " or "pushdown" type shall be not less than 18 Inches from top of rail wheu lock-block has released knuckle, and a suitable stop shall be provided to prevent Inside arm from flying up In case of breakage. Location: One on each end of car. %Viten single lever is used It shall be placed on left aide of end of car. DEPARTMENT 01:' RAILWAYS.

HOPPER CARS AND HIGH-SIDE GONDOLAS WITH FIXED ENDS. (Cars with shim, more than .B inches abore the floor ar•e high-thie ears., Hand-brakes.—Namber: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." Dimensions: Same as PIN`CIfINI for "Box and other house ears." Location: Each hand-brake shall be so located that It can be safely operated while car is In motion. The brake-shaft shall be located on end of ear to the left of and not more than 22 index from centre. Manner of application: Same an specified for "Box and other house cars." Brake-step.—Same as specified for " Box I11141 other house cars." • 8111-steps.—Same as specified for " Box and other house cars." Ladders.—Number: Same as specified for "Box and other house Cars." Dimensions: Sane as specified for "Box and other house cars," except that top ladder-trend shall be located not moro than 4 Inches from top of car. Location: Same as nweified for "Box and other house cars." Manner of application: flame as nitrified for "Box and other house ears." Hidc-handholds.—Same as specified for Box and other house ears." Horizontal End-handholds.—Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." Vertical End-handholds..—SUMP as specified for " Box and other house care." Uncompling-levers.—Satre as specifitid for "Box and other house cars." End-ladder Clearance.—No part of car above end-sills. within 311 Inches from side of car, except buffer-block, brake-shaft, brake-wheel, brake-step, or uncoupling-lever, shall extend to within 12 inches of a vertical plane parallel with end of car and passing through the Inside face of knuckle when closed with coupler-horn against the buffer-610(k or end-sl!!, and no other part of end of car or fixtures on same above end-sills, other than exceptions herein noted. shall extend beyond the outer face of buffer-block.

• End sill-steps, as specified for box and other house cars, are required for box and other house can "ONLY." RAILWAY SAFETY-APPLIANCE RTAN1L 8. 30

DROP-END HIGH-SIDE GONDOLA CARS.

Naar(-brakes.—Number: Home as specified for •• Itox and other house cars." Dimensions: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." Location: Each hand-brake shall be so located that it can be safely operated while car Is In motion. The brake-shaft shall be located on end of car to the left of centre. Manlier of application: Same as specified for " Box and other house ears." • Raattp8.—Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." Ladders,—Number: Two. Dimensions: Snipe as specified fur "Itox and other house cars," c.rerpf that top ladder-tread shall be located not more 4 Inches from top of car. Location: One on each side, not more than 8 inches from right end of car, measured from inside edge of ladderdstIle.or clearance of ladder- trends to corner of car. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house ears." Eide-handhtdda.—Same as specified for " Box and other house cars." Ilartvmtal End-Itandloddc—Number: Four. Dimensions: Rome as specified for " Box and other house cars." Location: One near each side of each end of car ou tam of end-sill. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than 16 inches from side of car. Manner of application: Same as specified for " Box and other house Ca NC Uncoapliny-terers.—Same as specified for " Box and other house curs." End-ladder Clearanee.—No part of car above end-sills within 30 inches from side of ear, (wept buffer-block. brake-shaft, brakc,wheel, or uncoupling-lever, shall extend to within 12 inches of a vertical plane parallel with end of ear and passing through the Inside face of knuckle when closed with coupler-horn against the buffer-block or end- sill, and no other part of end of car or fixtures on some shove end- sills, other than exceptions herein noted, shall extend beyond the outer face of buffer-block.

• End sill-steps, as specified for box and other boom ears, are required for box and other house can "oxt,r." ill M ENT I li' RAILWAYS.

FIXED END, LOW-SIDE GONDOLA, AND LOW-SIDE HOPPER CARL (Curs' with stoke d0 inetua or Ices shore the floor are low-side cam) Ifaad•brakrs.—\comber: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." Dimensions: game as specified for "Box and other house cars." Location: Each hand-brake shall be so located that It can be safely operated while car Is In motion. The brake-shaft shall be to rated on end of car, to the left of and not more than 22 Inches from centre. Manner of application: acne as specified for " Box and other house cars." Brake•sfep.—Nana as specified for " Box and other house cars." • Nitteteps.—Nome as specified for " Box and other house cars." Skle-handholds.—Number: Same as specified for " Box and other house cars." Dimensions: Name as specified for "Box and other house cars." Location: Horizontal. One new each end on each side of car, not less then 24 nor more than 30 inches above centre line of coupler, It' car construction will permit, but handhold shall not project above top of side. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than 8 Inches from end of car. Manner of application: Same as specified for " Box and other house

Horizontal lend-handholds.—Number: Same as Itpeelfied for "Box and other house cars." Dimensions: Same as specified for "Bea and other house tars." Location: One near each side on each end of car, not less than 24 nor more than h) inches above centre line of coupler, If car construction will permit. Clearahce of outer end of handhold shell be not more than ft inches from side of car. One near each side of each end of car on face of end-sill, projecting outward or downward. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall he not more than 10 Inciter from side of car. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." l'acouplIng-terrrs.—Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." • End sill-steps, as specified for box and other house ears, are roquin‘l for box and other house can "ONLY." feel RAILWAY 8AFETT-APFLIANCE f4TANDABI64. 41

Cad-Jadder Cfcarancc—No part of ear ribose end-sills within 30 Inches from side of ear. caveat buffer-block, brake-shaft, brake-step, brake-wheel. or uncoupling-lever. shall extend to within 12 Inches of a vertical plane parallel with end of ear and panning through the Inside face of knuckle when closed with coupler-horn against the buffer-block or end-sill, mid no other part of end of car or fixtures on same above other than exceptions herein noted. shall extend beyond the outer face of buffer-block.

DROP-END LOW-SIDE GONDOLA CARS.

Iland-Drakes.—Number: Same as specified for " Box and ot her house ears." Dimensions: Same as specified for " Box sad other house cars." Location: Each hand-brake shall be so located that It can be safely operated while car Is In motion. The brake-shaft shall be located on end of car to the left of centre. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars," provided that top brake-shaft support may be omitted. • afIl-sfepa.—Kame as specified for "Box and other house cars." Rhfc-handholds.—Nuniber: Same as specified for "Box and other , house care." • • DImensiona: Same as specified for "Box stud other house care." • Location: horizontal. One near each end on each side of car, not lees than 24 nor more than 30 inches above centre fins of coupler, If car construction will permit. but handhold shall not project above tap of aisle. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than 8 luches from end of car. Manner of application: Same as glorified for "Box and other house cars." End-handholds.—Number: Four. Dimensions: Saute as specified for "Box and other house cars," Location: Horizontal. One near each side of each end of car on face of end-sill. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not inure than 16 inches from side of car. • Meaner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house care." Cacesplfaa.letrra.—Bathe as specified for "Box and other house 11 cars."

• • End Bilbsteps. as specified for bon and other howse cars. are required for bon and other house earn " wit.t " 01 42 DI1FABTMENT OF RAILWAYS.

End-ladder Clearance.—No part of ear above end-sills within 30 -"V inches from side of car, (wept buffer-block. brake-shaft, brake-wheel, or uncoupling-lever, shall extend to within 12 Inches of a vertical plane parallel with end of car and passing through the inside of knuckle when closed with coupler-horn against the buffer-block or end-sill, and no other part of end of our or fixtures on same above end-sills, other than exceptions herein noted, shall extend beyond the outer face of buffer-block. FLAT CARS. (Cars with sides 12 inches or less abort' the floor may be equipped the same as flat ears.)

Hanil-brakes.—Nutubcr: Smog as apecified for "Box and other house cars." Dimensions: Same as specified for "Box and other house cart" Location: Each Laud-brake shall be so located that It can be safely operated while car is In motion. The brake-shaft shall be located on the end of car to the left of centre, or on side of car, not more than 38 inches from right-hand end thereof. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." • 8(11-steps.--Same as specified for "Box and other house ears." Rfile-handholda.—Nuntber: Saute as specified for "Box and other house cars." Dimensions: Same as specified for " Box and other house airs." Location: Horizontal: One on lam of each side-sill near each end. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than 12 Inches from end of car. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." End-handholds.--Number: Four. Dimensions: Same as specified for " Box and other house cars." Location: Horizontal. One near each side of each end of ear on face of end-sill. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be trot more than 18 Inches from side of car. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house (11 rs." Uneoupling-lerers.—Same as specified for "Box and other house (11 re."

• End ellbsteps, as 'uterine(' for box and other Immoe cont. are required for box and other house ears ONLY " RAILWAY SAFETY-APPLIANCE STANDARDS. -13(—‘

TANK-CARS WITH SIDIE-PLATFORMS. Iland-brakes.—Number: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." Dimensions: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." Location: Each hand-brake shall be so located that It can be safely operated while car Is in motion. The brake-shaft shall be located on end of car to the left of centre. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." • iiiii-steps.—Same as specified for " Box and other house cars." Side-handholds.—Number: Four or atom. Dimensions: Same as specified for " Box and other house cars." Location: Horizontal. One on face of each side-sill near each end. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than 12 inches from end of car. If side safety-railings are attache(' to tank or tank- bands four additional vertical handholds shall be applied, one as nearly as possible over each sill-step and securely fastened to tank or tank- band. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." End-handholds.--Nomber: Four. Pimensions: Same as specified for "Box and other house care" Location: Horizontal. One near each side of each end of car on face of end-sill. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than 10 inches from side of car. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house cam" Tank-head Ilandholds.—Number: Two. (Sot required If railing runs around ends of lank.) Dimensions: Minimum diameter, % inch, wrought Iron or steel; minimum clearance, 2, preferably 2%. Inches. Clear length of handholds shall extend to within 13 inches of outer diameter of tank at point of application. Location: Horizontal. One across each head of tank, not less than 30 nor more than 60 inches above platform. Manner of application: Tank-head handholds shall be securely fastened.

• End sill steps. Is opeclned for tot and other house cars, are required for boa and other house ears "writ." DEPARTMENT OF BAILWAYK.

morty-rallisgs.—Number: One continuous safety-railing r111111111g around sides and coda of tank, securely fastened to tank or tack-bands at ends and aides of tank: or two running full length of tank nt sides of ear Idipported by posts. Dimensions: Not less than % inch, Iron. Location: Running full length of tank either at side supported by posts or securely fastened to tank or tank-bands. not loss than ao nor more than 00 inches above platform. Manner of application: Safety-railings shall be securely fastened to tank-body, tank-bands, or posts. t'noomplinft-lercrs.—Same an specified for " Box and other house earn" End-ladder Cfraraner.—No part of car above end-Kills within 30 Inches from side of car, except buffer-block, brake-shaft, brake-shaft brackets. brake-wheel, or uncoupling-lever, shall extend to within 12 inches of a vertical plane parallel with end of ear and panning through the Inside face of knuckle when closed with coupler-horn against the buffer-block or end-sill. And no other part of end of ear or fixtures on same above end-t4111a, other than exceptions herein noted, shall extend beyond the outer face of buffer-block.

TANK CARS WITHOUT BIDE-SILLS AND TANK CARS WITH SHORT SIDE-SILLS AND END-PLATFORMS. Hand-brakes.—Number: Same ■s specified for "Box and other house cars." Dimensions: Saute as specified for " Box and other house ears." Location: Each hand-brake shall be so located that It can be safely operated while ear Is In motion. The broke-shah shall be locntel on end of car to the left of centre. Manner of application : Same ns specilks1 for "Box and other house cars." RIIIINino-boards.—Number One contInnous running-board a round sides and ends; or two running full length of tank, one on each side. Dimensions: Minimum width on sides, 10 inches; minimum width on ends, it inches. Location: Continuous around sides and ends of earn. On tank cars having end-platfortns extending to bolsters, running-boards shall extend from centre to centre of bolsters, one on each nide. Manner of application: If side running-booms are applied below centre of tank, outside edge of rum:log-boards shall extend not less than RAILWAY SAFETY-APPLIANCE STANDARDS. 43

7 inches beyond pulp of tank. The running-boards at ends of ear shall he not less than 6 Inches from a point vertically above the inside face of knuckle when dolled with coupler-horn against the buffer-block, end- sill, or hack-stop. Running-boards shall be securely fastened to tank or tank-bands. • nill-stept—Number: Same as specified for '• Box and other house

Dimensions: Same as speeilied for "Box and other house cars" Location: One near each end on each side under aide-handhold. Outside edge of tread of step shall be not more than 4 Inches inside of face of side of car. preferably flush with side of car. Tread shall be not more than 24, preferably not more than 22. Inches above the top of rail. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars" Ladders.—(If rannina-boards are an Ir■rall II as to make ladder* neeo•*esrys) Number: Two on ears with emitintions running-boards. Four on ears with side running-boards. Dimensions: Minimum clear length of tread, 10 Inches. Maximum: Spacing of treads• 19 Indies. Dimensions: Hardwood trends, minimum dimensions, I by 2 Inches; Wrought Iron or steel treads, minimum diameter, % Inch; minimuin clearance. 2, preferably 2%, Inches. Location: On cars with continuous running-hoards, one at right end of each side; on cars with Milo running-boards, one at each end of each running-board. Manner of application: Ladders shall be securely fastened with not lent than %inch bolts or rivets. ,tidehandholds.—Number: Four or more. Dimensions: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." Location: Horizontal. One on face of eat•h side-slil near each end on tank cars with abort aide-aills or one attached to top of running- board projecting outward above sill-steps or ladders on tank cars without side-gills. Clearance of outer end of haudbold shall be not more than 12 Inches from end of car. If side aafety-rnillugs are attached to tank or tank-bands, four additional vertical handholds shall be applied, one as nearly as possible over each sill-step and securely fastened to tank or tank-band.

• End eill,datta, as epedned for box and other house rars, are required for box and other house cars "omit." 11111111 DIRPARTMKNT Ole RAILWAYS.

Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." End.handfoolds.—Number: Four. Dimensions: Same as specified for "Box and other house cnrs." Location: Horizontal. One near each side of each end of car on face of end-sill. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than 16 inches from side of car. Manner of application: Same as specified for " Box and other house cars." Tank-bead 1laNdholde—Neember: Two. (Not required if safety- railing runs around ends of tank.) Dimensions: Minimum diameter, % Inch, wrought Iron or nee!: minimum clearance, 2, preferably 2%, inches. Location: Ilo51zontal: One across each head of tank, not less than 80 nor more than 00 Inches above platform on running-board. Clear length of handholds shall extend to within 6 inches of outer diameter of tank at point of application. Manner of application: Tank-head handholds shall be securely fastened. Salety-rolltnge—Number : One running around aides and ends of tank or two running full length of tank. Dimensions: Minimum diameter, % inch, wrought Iron or steel; minimum clearance, 2% Inches. Location: Banning full length of tank, not less than 30 nor more than 60 inches above platform or running-board. Manner of application: Safety-railings shall be securely fastened to tank or tank-bands and secured against end shifting. Encoupting-lerere—Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." End-ladder Clearance.—No part of car above end-sills within 30 Inches from side of car. ercept buffer-block. brake-shaft. brake-shaft brackets, brake-wheel. running-boards, or uncoupling-lever, shall extend to within 12 inches of a vertical plane parallel with end of car and passing through the Inside face of knuckle when closed with coupler- horn against the buffer-block or end-sill. and no other part of end of car or fixtures on same above end-sills, other than exceptions herein noted, shall extend beyond the outer face of buffer-block. TANK CARS WITHOUT END-SILLS. Hanel-brakes.—Number: Same as specified for "Box and other house cats." RAILWAY SAFETY-APPLIANCE STANDARDS. 47 rS Dimensions: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." Location: Each hand-brake shall be so located that it can be safely operated while car Is In motion. The brake-shaft shall be located on end of car to the left of centre. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house cart" Brake-step.—Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." Running-boards.—Number: One. Dimensions: Minimum width on sides, 10 inches; minimum Width on ends, 0 Inches. Location: Continuous around sides and ends of tank. Manner of application: It running-boards are applied below centre of tank, outside edge of running-boards shall extend not less than 7 Inches beyond bulge of tank. Bunning-boards at ends of car shall be not less than 0 inches from a point vertically above the inside face of knuckle when closed with coupler-horn against the buffer-block, end-sill, or back- stop. Running-boards shall be securely fastened to tank or tonk-bands. Sill-steps.—Number: Four. (If tank has high running-boards, making ladders necessary, siliddepe must meet ladder requirements.) Dimensions: Same as specified for "Box and other house cart" Location: One near each end on each side, flush with outside edge of running-board as near end of car as practicable. Tread not more than 24, preferably not more than 22. Inches above the top of rail. Manner of appliAtion: Steps exceeding 18 Inches In depth shall have an additional trend and be laterally braced. Sill-steps shall be securely fastened with not less than 1/4-Inch bolts with nuts outside (when possible) and riveted over, or with 1A-Inch rivets. Hide-Handholds.—Number: Four or more. Dimensions: Stine as specified for "Box and other house cars." Location: Horizontal. One near each end on each side of car over sill-step, on running-board, not more than 2 Inches back from outside edge of running-board. projecting downward or outward. Where such side-handholds are more than 18 inches from end of car, an additional handheld must be placed near each end on each side not more than 30 inches above centre line of coupler. Clearance of ,outer end of handheld shall be not more than 12 Inches • from end of car. If safety-railings are on tank, four additional vertical handholds• SIMIl be applied, one over each sill-step on tank. Pk IS DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS.

Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." End-kandholds.—NnInber: Four. Dimensions: Same as specified for " Box and other house ears." Location: horizontal. One near each side on each end of ear on running-board, not more than 2 Inches back from edge of running-board projecting downward or outward, or on end of tank not more than 30 Inches above centre line of coupler. Manner of application: Same as specified for " Box and other house ears." ' Safrty-railings.—Nuinher: Ohre. Dimension.: Minimum diameter, Vs inch, wrought Iron or steel; minimum clearance, 2% Inches. Location: Safety-railings. shall be continuous around aides and ends of car, not len than 30 nor more than 60 inches above running-board. Manuel of application: Safety-railings shall be securely fastened to tank or tank-bands and secured against end shifting. Uneoupling-leverc—Number: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." Dimensions: Same as specified for " Box and other house cars," except that minimum length of uncoupling-lever shall be 42 Inches, measured from centre line of end of car to handle of lever. Location: Same as offecIfied for "Box and other house cars." except that uncoupling-lever shall be not more than 30 inches above centre line of coupler. End-ladder Cie011111M—No port of ear above buffer-block within 30 Inches from side of car, except brake-shaft, brake-shaft brackets., brake- wheel, or uncoupling-lever, shall extend to within 12 inches of a vertical plane parallel with end of ear find passing through the inside face of knuckle when closed with coupler-horn against the buffer-block or back- stop, and no other part of end of car or fixtures on same above buffer- block, other than exceptions herein noted, shall extend beyond the face of buffer-block.

CABOOSE CARS WITH PLATFORMS. Hand-brakes.---Number : Each caboose ear shall be equipped with an efficient hand-brake which shall operate In harm)my with the power- brake thereon. The hand-brake may be of any efficient design, but must provide the same degree of safety as the design shown on Plate A. Dimensions: Same as specified for "Box and other bons, cars." er'N RAILWAY SAFETY-APPLIANCE STANIURIBS. 49

Location: Vlach hand-brake shall be eo loaded that It can be safely operated while car is ip motion. The brake-shaft on caboose ears with platform shall be located on platform to the left of centre. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Bog and other house ars." Rosasinsg-boards.—Nnitilwr: One longitudinal running-hoard. Dimensions: Same as specified for "Box and other house ears," Location: Full length of car, centre of roof. (On caboose cars with cupolas, longitudinal running-hoards shall extend from cupola fo ends of roof.) Outside-metal-roof ears shall have latItudluni exteuxions leading to ladder locations. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." • Ladders.—Number: Two. Dimensions: None specified. Location: One on each end. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house care" Roof-handholds.—Number: One over each ladder. Where stiles of ladders extend 12 Inches or more above roof, no other roof-handholds are required. Dimensions: Same ns specified for "lion and other house cars.- Location: On roof of caboose, in line with and running parallel to trends of ladder, not less than S nor more than 15 Inches from edge of roof, Manner of application: Sante as speedied for "Box and other house cars." Cupola.gandhohrs.—Number: One or more. Dimensions: Minimum diameter, IN, Inch, wrought iron or steel: minimum clearance, 2. preferably Inches. Location: One continuous handhold extending around top of cupola not more than 3 Inches from edge of cupola-roof. Four right-angle handholds, one at each corner, not less than Id Inches In clear length from point of angle, may take the place of the one continuous handhold apecifled. If locations coincide. Manner of application: Cupola-handholds shall be securely fastened- with not lean than 1/2-Inch bolts with nuts outside and riveted over, or with not less than 1/2-inch rivets. Ride4andholds.—Namber: Four. ONZo DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS.

Dimensions,: Minimum diameter, % of an Inch, wrought iron or steel; minimum clear length, 3d inches; minimum clearance, 2. preferably 24, inches. Location: One near each end on each side of car, curving downward toward centre of car from a point of not less than 30 Inches above platform to a point not more than 8 inches from bottom of car. Top end of handhold shall be not more than S inches from outside face of end- sheath Ins. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars" End-handholds.—Number: Four. Dimensions: Same as specified for " Box and other house cars." Location: Horizontal. One near each side on each end of car on face of platform end-sill. Clekrance of outer end of handhold !shall be not more than 10 Inches from end of platform end-sill. Manner of application: Some as specified for "Box and other house cars. End Platform-handlsolds.—Number: Four. Dimensions : Minimum diameter, % inch, wrought iron or steel; minimum clearance, 2, preferably 24. inches. Location: One right-angle handhold on each silo of each end extending horizontally from door-post to corner of car at approximate height of platform-rail, then downward to within 12 Inches of bottom of car. Manner of application: Handholds shall be securely fastened with bolts, screws, or rivets. Caboose Pfafform-sfeps.--Safe and suitable box steps leading to caboose platfcrms shall be proyided at each corner of caboose. Lower tread of step shall be not more than 24 Inches above top of rail. Uncoupling-/crers.—Same as specified for " Box and other house cars" CABOOSE CARS WITHOUT PLATFORMS. Hund.bresies.—Number: Same a■ specified for "Box and other house cars" Dimensions: Same AP specified for "Box and other house cars" Location : Each hand-brake shall be a located that It can be safely operated stale car Is in motion. The brake-shaft on caboose cars without platforms shall be located on end of car to the left of centre. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house

Brake-step.—Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." RAILWAY SAFETY-APPLIANCE STANDARDS. 51

Rimning-boards.—Number: Same as specified for "Box and other house cam" Dimensions: Same as specifieri for "Box aloi other house car.: Location: Full length of car, centre of root. (On caboose cars Ida cupolas. lonp(tudinal running-boards stall extend from cupola to Intl* of roof.) Outside-metal-roof ears shall have latitudinal extensions leading to ladder locations. Manner of apptication: Some as specified for " Box and other house

• tUl-sfeps.—Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." Sidc-door Steps.—Number: Two (If caboose has side-doors). Dimensions: Minimum length, 5 feet: minimum width, 0 Inches; minimum thiCkness of tread, 1% Inches; minimum height of back-stop, 3 inches; maximum height from top of rail to top of thread. 24 inches. Location: One under each sie-door. Manner of application: Side-door steps shall be supported by two Iron brackets having a minimum cross-sectional area TA, by 3 inches or equivalent. each of which shall be securely fastened to car by not less than two %-Inch bolts. Lot:item—Number: Four. Dimensions: Same as specified for "Box owl other house cam" Location: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars," rzeept when caboose has side-doors, then side-buiders shall be located not more than 8 inches from doors. Manner of application: Same as specified for " Box and other house ears." End-ladder Clearance.—No part of ear above endsills within 30 inches from side of ear, (wept buffer-block, brake-shaft, brake-wheel, brake-step, running-board, or uncoupling-lever, shall extend to within 12 inches of a vertical plane parallel with end of car and lowing t b ',ouch the inside fare of knuckle when closed with coupler-horn against the buffer- block or end-sill, and no other part of end of car or fixtures on same above end-sills other than exceptions herein noted, shall extend beyond the outer face of buffer-block. Roof-handAolds.—Number: Four. Dimensions: Sallie as specified for "Box and other house ears." Location: One over each ladder, on roof in line with and running parallel to treads of ladder, not less than 8 nor more than 13 inches

• End eill-steps. as specified for box and other house cars, are required for box and other house cars "oxxx," DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS. from edge of roof. Where stiles of ladders extend 12 inches or more above roof, no other roof-handholds are required. Manner of application: Roof-handholds shall be securely fastened with not less than %-Inch bolts with nuts outside (when possible) nod riveted over, or with not less than %-inch rivets. Cupola-hoodholds.—Nowber: One or more. Dimensions: Minimum diameter, % inch, wrought iron or steel: minimum clearance. 2. preferably 2%. inches. Location: One continuous cupola-handhold extending around top of cupola, not more than 3 Inches from edge of cupola roof. Four right-angle handholds, one at each corner, not less than Id inches In clear length from point of angle, may take the place of the one continuous handhold specified, If locations coincide. Manner of application: Cupola-handholds shall be securely fastened with not less than Winch bolts with nuts outside and riveted over, or with not less than Winch rivets. Hide-handholds.—Number: Four. Dimensions: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." Location: Horizontal. One near each end on each side of car, not less than 24 nor more than 30 Inches above centre line of coupler. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than 8 inches from end of ear. Mintier of application: Same an specified for " Box and other house cars." Hide-door handholds.—Number: Four—two curved and two straight. Dimensions: Minimum diameter, % inch, wrought Iron or steel: minimum clearance, 2, preferably 2%. inches. Location : One curved handhold, from a point at side of each door opposite ladder, not leas than 3d inches above bottom of car. curving away from door downward to' a point not more than 13 Inches above bottom of ear. One vertical hamthold at ladder side of each door from n point not less than 311 inches above bottom of car to a point not more than d Inches above level of bottom of door. Manner of application: Side-door handholds shall be securely fastened with not less than Winch bolts with nuts outside (when possible) and riveted over, or with not less than Winch rivets. Horizontal End-handholds.—Number: Same as specified for "Box and other house cars." RAILWAY SAFETY-APPLIANCE STANDARDS.

Dimensions: Same as speclfled for "Box and other house cars." Location: dame as specified for " Box and other house cars," c.reept that one additional end-handhold shall be on each end of cars with platform end-sills as heretofore described, unless car has door In centre of end. Said handhold shall be not less than 2-I Inches In length, located near centre of car, not leafs than 30 nor more than 00 Inches above platform end-sill. Manner of application: Same as specified for "Box and other house rs." Vertical End-1sandlto148.—Saine as specified for "Box and other house cars." Cmourling-lercrs.—Same as specified for "Box and other house

PASSENGER-TRAIN CARS WITH WIDE VESTIBULES. Iland-brukcs.—Number: Each passenger-train car shall he equipped with an efficient hand-brake, which shall operate In harmony with the power-brake thereon. Location: Each band-brake shall be so located that It can be safely operated while car Is in motion. Hicic.handholds.—Number: Eight. Dimensions: 31inimum diameter, % Inch, metal; minimum clear length, 16 Inches; minimum clearance, 1%, preferably 1%. Inches. Location: Vertical: One on each vestibule door-post. Manner of application: Bide-handholds shall be securely fastened with bolts, rivets. or scows End-handholds.—Number: Four. Dimensions; Minimum diameter, % Inch, wrought Iron or steel; minimum clear length, 16 Inches; minimum clearance, 2, preferably 2% Inches. Handholds shall be flush with or project not more than 1 Inch beyond vestibule-face. Location: Horizontal. One near edch side on each end projecting downward from face of vestibule end-sill. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than 16 Inches from side of car Manner of application: End-handholds shall be securely fastened with bolts or rivet's. When marker sockets or braekets are located so that they cannot be conveniently reached from platforms, suitable steps and handholds shall be provided for men to reach such sockets or brackets. Uncoupling-levers—Uncoupling attachments shall be applied so they can be operated by a person standing on the ground. Minimum length .."14 DEPAUTSIENT OF RAILWAYN.

of ground unompling attachment, 42 Inches, measured from centre line of end of car to handle of attachment.

PASSENGER-TRAIN CARS WITH OPEN END-PLATFORMS. Hand-Crakes.---Number: Each passenger-train car shall be equipped with an efficient hand-broke, which shall operate In harmony with the power-brake thereon. Location: Each hand-brake shall be so located that It can be safely operated while car Is In motion. End-handholds.—Number : Four. Dimenalona: 111Inimum diameter, % Inch, wrought Iron or steel; minimum clear length, 10 inches; minimum clearance, 2, preferably 214. Inches. Handholds shall be duah with or projeet not muse than 1 hell beyond face of end-sill. Location: Horizontal. One near each side of each end on face of platform end-sill, projecting downward. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than le Inches from end of end-sill. Manner of application: End-handholds shall be securely fastened with bolt. or rivets. End Platform-Applholds.—Number: Four. (Cars equipped with safety-gates do not require end platform-handholds.) Dimensions: Minimum clearance, 2. preferably 2%. Inches, metal. Location: Horizontal from or near door-post to a point not more than 12 Inches from corner of car, then approximately vertical to a point not more than 6 Inches from top of platform. Horizontal portion shall be not less than 24 inches in length nor rnbre than 40 inches above platform. Manner of application: End platform-handholds shall be securely fastened with bolts, rivets, or screws. Cncoapting-levers.—Unconpling attachments shall be applied so they can be operated by a person standing on the ground. Minimum length of ground uncoupling attachment. 42 Inches. measured from centre of end of car to handle of attachment.

PASSENGER-TRAIN CARS WITHOUT END-PLATFORMS. Hand-brakes.—Number: Each passenger-train ear shall be equipped with an eMcient hand-brake, which shall operate In harmony with the power-brake thereon. Location: Each hand-brake shall be so located that it can be safely operated while car Is In motion. RAILWAY SAFETr-APPLIANCE STANDARDS. 51rN

$l(1-steps.—Nnmber: Four. Dimensions: Minimum length of tread, 10, preferably 12, Inches; minimum cross-sectional area, % by 1% Inches or equivalent,. wrought iron or steel; minimum clear depth, 8 inches. Location: One near each end on each able not more than 24 Inches from corner of car to centre of tread of sill-step. Outside edge of tread of step shall be not more than 2 inches Inside of face of side of car. Tread shall be not more than 24. preferably not more than 22, Inches above the top of rail. Manner of application: Steps exceeding 18 Inches In depth shall have an additional tread and be laterally braced. Sill-steps shall be securely fastened with not less than %-inch bolts with nuts outside (when possible) and riveted over, or with not less than %-inch rivets. Bide-hmotholde.—Number: Four. Dimensions: Minimum diameter. % inch• wrought iron or steel: minimum clear length, 16, preferably 24, inches; minimum clearance, 2, preferably 2%, inches. Location: Horizontal or vertical. One near each end on each side of car over sill-step. If horizontal. not lens than 24 nor more than 80 Inches above centre line of conpler; If vertical, lower end not less than 18 nor more than 24 Inches above centre Due of soupier. Manlier of application: Side-handholda shall be securely fastened with bolts. rivets, or screws. End-handholds.—Number: Four. Dimensions: :Minimum diameter, % Inch, wrought Iron or steel: minimum clear length, 10 Inches; minimum clearance. 2, preferably 2%, Inches. Location : Horizontal. One near each side on each end projecting downward from face of end-sill or sheathing. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than 10 inches from side of car. Manner of application: Handholds shall be flush with or project not more than 1 Inch beyond face of end-sill. End-handholds shall be securely fastened with bolts or rivets. When marker sockets or brackets are located so that they cannot pc conveniently reached from platforms, suitable steps and handholds shall be provided for men to react such sockets er brackets. End-handrails (on Core with Projecting End.sills).—Number: Four. Dimensions: Minlmuut diameter. % Inch. wrought iron or steel; minimum clearance. 2, preferably 2%, Inches. DEPARTMENT OE RAILWAYS.

Location: One on each side of each end, extending horizontally from door-post or vestibule-frame to n point not more than 6 inc'hea from corner of car, then approximately vertical to a point not more than 6 Inches from top of platform end-sill; horizontal portion shall be not less than 30 nor more than 60 Inches above platform end-sill. Manner of application: End hand-rails shall be securely fastened with bolts, rivets, or screws. Side-dour Steps.—Number: One under each door. Dimensions: Minimum length of tread, 10, preferably 12, inches; minimum, cross-sectional area, by 11ys/ inches or equivalent, wrought Iron or steel; minimum clear depth, 8 Inches. Location: Outside edge of tread of step not more than 2 Inches inside of face of side of car. Tread not more than 24, preferably not more than 22. Inches above the top of rail. Manner of application: Steps exceeding 18 Inches In depth shall have an additional tread and be laterally braced. Side-door steps shall be securely fastened with not less than %-Inch bolts with nuts outside (when possible) and riveted over, or with not less than l5-Inch rivets. A vertical handhold not less than 24 Inches in clear length shall be applied above each side-door step on door-post. Uncoupling-levers.-rUncoupling attachments shall be applied so they can be operated by a person standing on the ground. Minimum length of ground uncoupling attachment. 42 Inches, measured from centre line of end of car to handle of attachment.

STEAM LOCOMOTIVES USED IN ROAD SERVICE. Tender Sill-steps.—Number: Four on tender. Dimensions: Bottom tread not less than 8 by 12 Inches, metal. (May have wooden treads.) If stirrup-steps are used, clear length of tread shall be not less than 10, preferably 12, Inches. Location: One near each corner of tender on sides. Manner of application: Tender sill-steps shall be securely fastened with bolts or rivets. Pilot Sill-steps.—Number: Two. Location; Foot-resta shall be provided ou the pilot of every such engine, sufficient In width for a man to stand on. Manner of application: Pilot sill-steps shall be securely fastened with bolts or rivets. Pilot-beam flandholds.—Number: Two. RAILWAY sArmy-APPLIANCE STANDARDS. 57," Pr.% Dimensions : Minimum diameter, % inch, wrought iron or steel; minimum clear length, 14, preferably 18, Inches; minimum clearance, 2% Inches. Locution: One on each end of buffer-beam. (If asconpUnp•leeer eztende ar•roee front end of locomotive to Oak 8 (ocher of end of buffer- beam, and is r4 inch or more in diameter, efrurcly faith roll, with a clearance of .1(1 inches, it le a hanilloold.) Manner of application: Pilot-beam handholds shall he securely fastened with bolts or rivets. tilde-handholds.—Number: Six. Dimensions: Minimum diameter, If horizontal, % inch; if vertical, % Inch, wrought iron or steel. Horizontal, minimum clear length, 18 inches; vertical, clear length equal to approximate height of tank: minimum clearance, 2, preferably 2%, Inches. Location: Horizontal or vertical. If vertical, one on each side of tender within 6 Inches of rear or on corner; If horizontal, same as specified for " Box and other house cars." One on each able of tender near gangway ; one on each side of locomotive at gangway ; applied vertically. Manner of application: Side-handholds shall be securely fastened with not less than 1/4.Inch bolts or rivets. Rear-end Handholds.—Number: Two. Dimensions: Minimum diameter, % Inch, wrought Iron or steel; minimum clear length, 14 inches! minimum clearance, 2. preferably 2%, inches. Location: Horizontal. One near each side of rear end of tender on face of end•sill. Clearance of outer end of handhold shall be not more than 18 Inches from side of tender. Manner of application: Rear-end handholds shall be securely fastened with not lest than %-inch bolts or rivets. Uncoopling-lererc—Number: Two double levers, operative from either side. Dimensions: Rear-end levers shall extend across end of tender with handles not more than 12, preferably 9, inches from side of tender, with a guard-bent on handle to give not lees than 2 inches clearance around handle. Location: One on rear end of tender and one on front end of locomotive. Handles of front•end levers shall be not more than 12, preferably 9, Inches from ends of buffer-beam, and shall be so con• fr 'articled as to give a minimum clearance of 2 inches around handle. /NO DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS.

Manner of application: Uncoupling-levers shall be securely fastened with bolts or rivets. Cowplers.—Leconsottves shall be equipped with automatic couplers at rear of tender and front of locomotive.

STEAM LOCOMOTIVES USED IN SWITCHING SERVICE. Foot-boards.--Number: Two or more. Dimensions : Minimum width of tread. 10 inches, wood; minimum thickness of trend, 1%, preferably 2, inches; mInhumn height of back- stop, 4 inches above tread: height from top of rail to top of tread, not MVO than 12 nor less than 0 inches. location: Ends or sides. If on ends, they shall extend not li•ss than 18 Inches outside of gauge of straight track, and shall be not more than 12 inches shorter than buffer-beam at each end. Manner of application : End foot-hoards may be constructed in two sections; provided that practically all !sieve on each side of coupler is filled, and Inner ends are protected with guard of same height as back- stop, each section shall he not less than 3 feet In length. Foot-boards shall be securely bolted to two 1- by 4-Inch metal brackets, prodded foot-board Is not cut or notched at any point. If toot-board Is cut or notched or In two sections, not leas than tour 1- by 3-inch metal brackets shall be used, two located on each side of coupler. Each bracket shall be securely bolted to buffer-beam, end-sill, or tank-frame by not less than two %-inch If side foot-boards are used, a substantial handhold or rail shall be applied not less than 30 inches nor more than 00 inches above tread of foot-board., 8l11-steps.—Number: Two or more. Dimensions: lower tread of step shall be not less than 8 by 12 Inches, metal. (Map hare wooden treads.) If stirrup-steps are used, clear length of tread shall be not less than 10. preferably 12, Inches. • location : One or nmre on each side at gangway secured II) locomotive or tender. Manner of application: Sill-steps shall be securely fastened with bolts or rivets. Ered-kandhoIds.—Number : Two. Dimensions: Minimum diameter, 1 Inch. wrought Iron or steel: nuinhnum clearance, 4 inches, except at coupler casting or braces, when minimum clearance shall be 2 inches. RAILWAY SAFETY-APPLIANCE STANDARDS. r-. n Location: One on pilot buffer-beam; one on rear end of tender, extending across front end of to...motive and rear of tender. Ends of handholds shall be not more than 0 Inches from ends of buffer-beam or end-sill, securely fastened at ends. If the uncoupling-levers meet all *Pee!fled requirement. for end-handholds. It is a handhold. Manner of application: End-handholds shall be securely fastened with bolts or rivets. rtide.handholds.—Number: Four. Dimensions: Minimuin diameter, Th; inch, wrought Iron or steel. Clear length equal to approximate height of tank. Minimum clearance, 2, preferably 2V, inches. Location: Vertical. One on each side of tender near front corner; one on each side of locomotive at gangway. Manner of application: Side-handholds shall be securely fastened with bolts or rivets. Uncoupling-lerers.—Number: Two double levers, operative from either side. Dimensions: Handles of front-end levers shall be not more than 12, preferably 9, inches from ends of buffer-beam, and shall be so constructed as to give a minimum clearance of 2 inches around handle. Rear-end levers shall extend across end of tender with handles not more than 12, preferably 0, inches from side of tender, with a guard- bent on handle to give not less than 2 inches clearance around handle. Location: One on rear end of tender and one on front end of locomotive. Handrails and Step,. for Wadliphts.—Switching-lcomotIven with sloping tenders with manhole or headlight located on sloping portion of tender shall be equipped with secure steps and handrail or with platform and handrail leading to such manhole or headlight. End-ladder clearance.—.No part of locomotive or tender, except draft-rigging, coupler and attaclmients, safety-chalns, buffer-block, foot- board, brake-pipe, signal-pipe, steam-beat pipe, or arms of uncoupling- lever, shall extend to within 14 inches of a vertical plane passing through the inside face of knuckle when closed with horn of coupler against buffer-block or end end-sill. Cotip/crs.—Locomotives shall be equipped with automatic couplers at rear of tender and (rout of locomotive. SPECIFICATIONS COMMON TO ALL STEAM LOCOMOTIVES. I 1 und-brakes.—}land-brakes will not be required on locomotives nor on tenders when attached to locomotives. If tenders are detached L,() DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAY& 0

from bwoinotives and used in special service, they shall be equippers with efficient hand-brakes. Running-boards.—Number: Two. Dimensions: Not less than 10 Inches wide. It of wood, not less than IV, Inches In thickness; if of metal, not kW/ than 3/1u Inch, properly supported. Location: One on each side of boiler extending from cab to front end near pilot-beam. (Running-boards may be in sections. Flat-top steam-cheats may form section of running-board.) Manner of application: Running-boards shall be securely fastened with bolts, rivets, or studs. Locomotives having Wootten-type boilers with cab located on top of boiler more than 12 Inches forward from boiler-head shall have suitable running-boards running from cab to rear of locomotive, with handrailings not less than 20 nor more than 48 Inches above outside edge of running-boards, securely fastened with bolts, rivets, or studs. Handrails—Number: Two or more. Dimensions: Not less than I Inch In diameter, wrought iron or steel. Location: One on each stile of boiler extending from near cab to near front end of boiler, and extending across front end of boiler, not less than 24 nor more than 00 Inches above running-board. Manner of application: Handrails shall be securely fastened to boiler. Tenders of Vanderbilt Type—Tenders known as the Vanderbilt type shall be equipped with running-boards; one en each side of tender not less than 10 Inches in width and one on top of tender not less than 48 Inches In width, extending from coal space to rear of tender. There shall be a handrail on each side of top running-board, extending from eoal-space to rear of tank, not lees than 1 Inch in diameter and not less than 20 inches in height above running-board from coal-space to manhole. There shall be a handrail extending from coal-space to within 12 Inches of rear of tank, attached to each aide of tank above side running- board, not lees than 30 nor more than 60 inches above running-board. There shall be one vertical end-handhold on each side of Vanderbilt type of tender, located within 8 inches of rear of tank, extending from within 8 inches of top of end-sill to within 8 inches of side-handrail. Post supporting rear end of side running-board. If not more than 2 Inches in diameter and properly located. may form section of handhold. }____Prototte ityomm.” 41:7.1 -1,-Kafmammana Sattio5 le colter 3ta calla. AMOY ewer Alf loot oat ut .._41.GratIsslot 'Ara 407,0,111mmry If Wel "Zee, entail- salted* Ir L.... Aro, Je tholied' Afollootle toottereerk tow oe steel Apr "gm /1

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RAILWAY SAFETY-APPLIANCE STANDARDS.

An additional horizontal end-handhold shall be applied on rear end of all Vanderbilt type of tenders which are not equipped with veatibules. Handhold to be located not less than 30 nor more than 66 Inches above top of end-sill. Clear length of handhold to be not less than 48 inches. Ladders shall be applied at forward ends of side running-boards. Handrails and Steps for Headliph18.—Locomotives having headlights which cannot be safely and conveniently reached from pilot-beam or steam-chests shall be equipped with secure handrail,' and steps suitable for the use of men In getting to and from such headlights. A suitable metal end or side ladder shall be applied to all tanks more than 48 Inches in height, measured from the top of end-sill, and securely fastened with bolts or rivets. Cosplers.—Locomotives shall be equipped with automatic couplers at rear of tender and front of locomotive. Cars of construction not covered specifically in the foregoing sections, relative to handholds, sill-steps, ladders, hand-brakes, and running- boards, may be considered as of special construction, but shall have, as nearly as possible, the same complement of handholds, sill-steps, ladders, hand-brakes, and running-boards as are required for cars of the nearest a pprox !Mate type. "Reiter" or "Lzrr " refers to side of person when facing end or side of car from ground. To provide for the usual inaccuracies of manufacturing and for wear. where sizes of metal are specified, a total variation of 5 per cent. below size given Is permitted. DEPARTMIONT OF RAILWAYS.

OPERATION.

TRAIN CREWS.

1. No light engine shall be run against the current of traffic a greater distance than 23 tulles in any one direction without a conductor In addition to the engineer and firemen.

2. (a.) All ralway companies shall strictly conform to the rules and regulations from time to time approved by the Master Car Builders' Association, governing the loading of lumber, logs, and stone upon open cars, and the loading and carrying of structural material, plates, rails. and girders: and no material of any kind shall be carried upon the roofs of cars. (b.) The railway company shall make, without unreasonable delay, by-laws, rules, or regulations lu accordance with the provisions of sections 202 to 265, inclusive, of the "British Columbia Railway Act," and submit the same for the approval of the Minister of Railways.

OPEN DRAINS IN STATION-YARDS.

3. All open drains crossing tracks in railway-yards shall be safely covered for at least 3 feet from the gauge side of each rail, except In times of flood, when temporary open drains may be provided if necessary.

STRUCTURES NEAR TRACK. 4. (a.) No semaphores, signals, poles, high or intermediate switch- stands, or piles of material shall Is. nearer than 0 feet from the gauge side of the nearest rail. • (b.) No structure shall be placed within 6 feet from the gauge side of the nearest rail. If exemption from this rule is asked for, each individual application shall be accompanied by a plan showing the location thereof and the adjoining tracks. The tracks shell be inspected before the application is approved. (c.) Water stand-pipes shall not be nearer than 2 feet 0 !twigs. • from the widest engine-cab, and the spout of the stand-pipe shall, when not in use, be fastened parallel with main track, and enginemen are required to see that this Is done after using any such pipe. OPERATION.

POWER OR TRAIN BRAKES.

5. At least S5 per cent. of the number of cars in every train shall be equipped with nirbrakes. The engineer of the leading engine, when more than MP engine Is attached to a train, shall control and operate the brakes.

OPERATION OF OAS PROPELLED PASSENDEMCA RS, LOCO- MOTIVES, AND MOTORS USED IN INDUSTRIAL RAILWAY SERVICE.

G. (a.) Regulations respecting motors equipped for operating on railways under the Jurisdiction of this Department must comply with the Department's safety standards with respect to couplers, po'wer- brakes, headlights, foot-boards, and handholds. (b.) Motors must be equipped with M.C.B. standard flanges and treads on wheels or tires. (c.) Motors with trailers attached used for hauling loge and operated as a unit must have the trailer securely fastened. The bunk on the motor must be equipped with a chain to securely hold the logs from moving. A clearance of U feet must be given between the ends of the logs and the operator. (d.) Motors with trailers attached must be equipped with a hand- brake that will apply brakes, to all wheels of motor. (e.) Position of operator of motors must be arranged so that he can have a clear view of tracks and see signals. (f.) Motor-cars conveying passengers or hauling trains must be equipped with a err-extinguisher and emergency tool-box consisting of sledge-hammer, saw, and axe. (p.) Designs and plans of all motors intended for operation on railways under the junalIction of this Department must be submitted for approval. (h.) If the Inspector approves of the motor and equipment and is satisfied that a competent operator Is In charge, he shall issue a certificate which shall be delivered to the owner on the payment of the annual fee of $10. (J.) A certificate may be Issued for less than twelve months should the Inspector deem It advisable to do so. (J.) Operators of gas-propelled can and locomotives operating under the jurisdiction of the Department of Railways lathe Province of British Columbia, must pass no examination pertaining to their operation, 4.1451-1 DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS, 0/4 the handling of air-brakes and knowledge of train rules and signals, and shall furnish the Inspector with a certificate from a competent medical doctor as to visual acuity and bearing before receiving certificate, or at any other time the Inspector requires It. (k.) Candidates for examination must till up a form of application which can be obtained from the Chief Inspector, and when properly filial In should be returned to him, together with the wet-wary fee of $11.

OPERATION OPMOTOR•CARS, HAND-CARS, VELOCIPEDES, AND PUSH-CARS USED IN INDUSTRIAL RAILWAY SERVICE. 7. (a.) No motor-car, hand-car, or similar vehicle is to be operated on the railway without permission of the proper authority. Each vehicle of this character most be placed under the control of one Individual, who will be responsible for the operation. (b.) No person or persons, except employees in the discharge of their duty, shall be allowed to ride on such ears on the tracks of the railway unless holding special permission from the proper authority. (c.) The person in charge of the operation of car must, when practicable, inform himself of the movement of trains. (d.) The person In charge of car must see that It Is in proper working-order and must test brakes before starting. (e.) All cars not In actual use must be lifted off track, or otherwise placed clear of passing trains. They must not be left on or near road crossings. When unattended, they must be locked and the key retained by the person authorised to use the car. If,) When approaching railway, street, and highway crossings and switches, cars must be under full control and prepared to stop immediately. Cars must not be ran over crossings protected by gates until the gates are down, or over crossings protected by flagmen until given "Proceed" signal by flagman. (O.) Cars loaded with rails, frogs, ties, or similar material must not go on main track without protection. (It.) Rails. frogs, or similar material must not be carried on motor or hand ears. except in omen of emergeney. Water-kegs, track-Jerks, and other tools likely to derail car it they were to fall off must not be carried on or near front of car. (L) Motor, hand, or push ears met not be attached to a train. (J.) Cars must not be run after sunset or during foggy or stormy weather, except In cases of actual necessity. In such cases, and also OPERATION.

In passing through dark tunnels, on single track, a headlight and a red light must be displayed to the front and red light to the rear, and on double track a white light to the front and a red light to the rear. During fogs and storms, flagmen should be sent out in each direction and the car run no faster than flagman can walk. (k.) Cars must not be run closer than 500 feet behind moving trains; the space between two motor-cars, a hand or velocipede car and a motor-ear, must not be less than 300 feet; the space between two hand- cars must not be less than 300 feet. The ear In advance should signal the following car before stopping. HI Motor, hand, and velocipede cars must be run with great caution around obscure curves or when approaching tunnels. and lutist be stopped frequently, so that approaching trains may be heard. (n.) Hand-cars, unloaded push-cars, and velocipedes must be lifted from one track to another, Instead of turning switches. When necessary to use switches, they are to be turned only under supervision of the foreman, who will be held responsible for seeing that they are left properly set and locked. (a.) In all cases a look-out must be kept in each direction, whether ou single or double track. (a.) Cars must be operated with care In passing trains receiving or discharging passengers at stations, and must not run between such trains and the station. (P.) Hand or push ears must not be pushed ahead of motor-curs. (g,) Employees (must not get on or off motor-ors when In motion, except when necessary In starting. The use of seats tot handl-ears is forbidden. (r.) Employees In charge of the operation of motor-cars must not permit occupants to sit In Insecure or careless positions. (a.) Motor-cars must not be inspected with matches or torches. (t.) Power-driven speeders or power-driven cars shall not exceed a speed of 20 miles per hour without A special order from the superintendent or train-dispatcher. If power-driven car is pulling haud-car loaded with men, the speed shall not exceed 10 miles per hour. Rules (e), (g), 0), and (1) shall not apply to motor-cars operated by train order. DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS. 01

UNIFORM RULES Governing the Determination of Visual Acuity, Colour Perception, and Hearing of Railway Employees. 1. Each person selected to wake examinations must drat pass the examination under an oculist or optometrist designated by the company, such oculist or optometrist to then instruct candidate on the use of the Instrnmenta requisite for such examination and certify to candidate's Qualifications as an examiner. 2. Each examiner shall be provided with :— (a.) A set of Mellen' test types with at least three cards of each Rise of letters shown in different emnbinations (a single line on each card) for testing acuteness of vision: (b.) An American Hallway Association standard reading card for testing near vision: (c.) A flolmgren or Thompson colour-selection test and instructions for use of the Caine: (d.) A " Williams" lantern, or one similarly (mnstructed. and Instructions for use of same: (c.) A pair of spectacles, or shade, for testing each eye separately: a.) A triple-grooved trial frame with one pair of plus two diopter lenses, one pair of pine one (Homer lenses. and one pair of pilule glass roundels: (p.) Blank forms for examinations and certificates. 3. Examinations shall be conducted in it well-lighted room or car in which a distance of 20 feet can he measured from test type, or face of lantern, to candidate; shades or curtains shall be provided In order to darken room or car for lantern test. 4. In testing vision, colour° perception, and hearing, only those concerned In such test other than the examiner and candidate shall be permitted to be present. 5. (a.) The result of each examination must be shown In duplicate on the prescribed form, one copy to be preserved for reference by the examiners, the other to he forwarded to the Division Superintendent for Inspection record and file. (b.) Those charged with the duty of making examinations on each division must keep proper check to ensure re-examination of all employees DETERMINATION Of VISUAL ACUITY, ETC. PIS

when due, and must see that all employees who should be examined I au oculist or optometrist under the rules are required to take such examinations prontptly, and that all glasses to be used by employees are sent to the oculist or optometrist for approval as per Rule 13. (c.) Examiners will issue to each person who passes a satisfamory examination a certificate to that effect, and will, if desired. furnish employees Who fall to pass a written statement of their rut cause of failure. (1.) Division Superintendent must report to the • all cases wherein an employee should be examined by eonnuittee, or appears to be disqualified, giving full information as to result of examination. (e.) Oculists or optometrists will report result of their examinations to the Division Superintendent. 6. All persons desiring to enter the service (applicants) must take entrance examination without the use of glasses for distant vision. excepting Class E. 7. Applicants for entrance to service as motormen, trollymen, enginemen, firemen, trainmen, or brakemen shall not be accepted if they have to use glasses for near vision. Applicants for other positions and employees in all branches of the service may use glasses for near vision when undergoing examination. 8. When the distant vision of an employee can he improved by the aid of glasses he should wear them. 9. All employees who require the aid of glasses for distant vision must wear them at all times when on duty and must carry a duplicate pair for use in emergency, and will be examined with each pair. 10. All employees, excepting those indoors, Who are permitted to wear glasses for distant vision while (en duty must use the spectacle or automobile-goggle form. 11. Automobile goggles fitted with glass for protection of the eyes may be used by employeea In engine or freighttrain service. 12, The use of amber glasses by firemen as a guard against temporary fire-blindness shall be permitted and should be encouraged. I3. Glasses of all kinds. most be nwroved by on ()millet or optometrist designated by the company. 14. Applicants having a squint or who are cross-eyed shall not be accepted. Examiners who suspect a case of double vision should use some simple test to determine its presence.

• To be filled In by each road to suit It. own requirement.. tiN DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS.

15. Motormen. trollynien, and enginemen who have less than W-30 vision in either eye, without glasses, must be examined by an oculist or optometrist designated by the company. 18. 5lotormen, trollymen, and enginemen in Class A who fall to reach required standard must he examined by a committee of two, appointed by the• , and upon recommendation of this committee they may be permitted to wear glasses, provided their combined vision can be brought to 20-20; committee to recommend the service to which they may be assigned. 17. Motormen, trollymen, and enginemen In Class it whose vision without glasses is less than 20.50, and either eye less than 20-70. or nit, must be examined by a committee of two, appointed by the• and If vision by the mid of glasses can be brought to 20-30 must wear glasses; committee to recommend service to which they may be assigned. See Rules 15 and 1S. 18. Motormen, tfollymen, and enginemen having 20-9) vision in one eye, and less than 20-70, or nil, in the other, must be examined by a committee of two, appointtsi by the• ; counnittee to recommend the service to which they may he assigned. ' 19. Where promotion standard is not specified, employees applying for transfer from one kind of service to another, or being promoted, must pass entrance examination of class they desire to enter, except that those who have been injured In service, or who have been In continuous service for at least two years, may he transferred to positions of hostiers, switch-tenders, and crossing flagmen; also from one position to another under Chow E upon passing the respective re-examination 'standards. 20. An employee in Clam C. El, or F who has been in continuous service for a period of not ley then fifteen years, and who, through diminution of vision or muscular imbalance, fails to reach required standard, will be considered satisfactory if his acuteness of vision, with or without glasses, reaches the maximum standard specified for the class of service In which he is employed. 21. The test type should be In good light, the ivotfinn of the card about on a level with the eye. Place the candidate 20 feet from the card, and ask him to read the type with both eyes open, then cover one of his eyes with a card, or shade, held firmly against the nose. taking care not to let it press against the eye-ball, and instruct him to read with the other eye such type as may be Indicated. Each eye shall belested separately:

• To be filled In by each road to molt Its own reoulremento. DETERMINATION OF VISUAL ACI7ITY, ETC. (".4

(a.) Examiners are reminded that the normal-eyed should read the 20-toot (or 8-metre) letter! at 20 feet, in which case the visual power should be expressed by the fraction 20-20. Should a candidate be unable to read the 20-foot letters at 20 feet, but be able to rend the 30-foot letters, the result should be indicated by the fraction 20-30. If he can only read the 40-foot letters, record should be 20-40, etc. (b.) The candidate, as provided in Rule No. 7, must be able to read the print in paragraph No. 2 of the standard card at a distance of from 14 to 18 Inches to pass the test. Further tests should be made by having the candidate read written train orders. 22. Applicants for entrance to service in Classes A and I' will undergo additional test to ascertain if farsighted to the extent of two dlopters. Examiners will use combinations In trial trainee representing plane and convex lenses, varying the test so that the ettlidlibite'm former experience or knowledge obtained from others may be valueless. If an applicant reads without difficulty the 20-foot letters at 20 feet through convex lenses of 270 he will be considered satisfactory. 23. Examiners shall adhere to instructions laid down by Holmgren or Thompson in using colour-selectIon test, and shall examine the colour sense of each eye separately. Further examination shall he made with Williams lantern, or one similarly constructed, In the manner specified by Dr. Williams. • 24. No applicant shall be accepted into the service and no employee retained In any of the classes specified In following standards who has defective colour sense. 25. No employee shall be disqualified from service by reason of defective colour sense without an examination by an oculist or op tonae- trlat designated by the company. 28. In examination of hearing (which shall be with human voice) each ear shall be tested separately, and the candidate should not see the movement of the examiner's lips. 27. Applicants for entrance to service must be able to hear and repeat an ordinary conversation or names and numbers spoken In a conversational tone at a distance of 20 feet, In which case the hearing should be expressed by the fractibn 20-20. When conversation can be heard at only 10 feet. the hearing should be expressed by the traction 10.20. lk• DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAYS. rk` 28. Employees will not be retained In the service If bearing Is less than 1.1-20 In one ear and 5-2u hi the other, or less than 10-20 In each ear. 211. Employees Included in the standards of vision most be re• examined as follows:— (a.) All classes every two years: (b.) Employees In engine, train, or yard service who wear glasses for distant vision, motormen, troll)men, and englnemen having less than 20-30 vision In either eye, and other employees who have less than 20.70 vision in either eye must be re-examined annually: (e.) After any accident In which they are concerned which may have been calmed by defective vision, colour sense, or hearing: (d.) After any serious accident or Illness or severe inflammation of the eye or eyelids: (e.) Before promotion. This does not mean that a freight conductor should be examined previous to his appointment as passenger conductor, or engineer.in freight service previous to appointment In passenger service, but that freight brakemen shall be examined before being promoted to freight conductor. and firemen before being promoted to engineer: (1.) Employees with hearing less than 20-20 In either ear must be examined semi-annually: (p.) For an Individual employee at such periods as may be designated by the company's Chief Medical Officer. 80. (a.) Employees In Class A and B who are examined by a committee shall be given an outside or field test. A bracket pole with two dolls or two straight poles (spaced the same distance as dolls on the standard bracket pole) carrying four standard semaphore arms and lights will be used. A clear sky background, tests to be made standing. (b.) In making the tests, candidates shall approach the signals from a point where they are unable to see them, and not be credited with being able to read signals unless they can promptly call changes as made In position of arws and colour of lights. (c.) The test with and without glasses shall be made at distances varying from 5,000 to 200 feet. (d.) Committee to record the different distances at which the employee being examined can promptly see the signals, and shall forward this information, together with their recommendations as to the service to which he may be assigned, to the'

• To be filled In by each road to suit Its own requirements. STANDARDS OF VISUAL ACUITY. INDOOR TESTS.

Claes Entrance to Service. Promotion. Ile-examination. DE TERM Class A. Botornie rt. Famlnen•en, 20-20 combined not leas 20-20 combined and not 20-20 combined not lees than Road Service then 20-20 in either eye lean than 20-40 In either 20-10 in either eye; or 20-30 INATION without glassy... 11 a a t eye without Mitoses combined not leas than 20-40 not accept a plus 213 in either eye without IiiMaaea. tenet See Rules 8, 15, le, and IS. Class B. OF

Motormen. Enginemen. 20-30 combined not Ras than Yard Service 2650 in either eye without VISUA glasses. When combined vision without glasses is not less than 20-50 and neither eye less than 20-TO, and by the aid of glasses L

combined vision can be brought ACUIT to not lean than 20-30, motormen and enginemen most wear (UAW.- Bee Rules 5, 9, 10. 12, 15, 17. and 18. Y Class C. , i nv Troliymen, Firemen. Train - 2t420 combined and In each 20-30 combined not' leas 20-30 combined not less than

men, Freight Brakemen, eye te•ted separately than 20-40 in either eye 20-40 In either eye with or . yard Brakemen, Switch- without ablaze. Moat without glass.. without glasses. pro•Iding tenders not accept • plus 213 neither eye M lees than 20-70 lene without glamors; or 20-20 in ane eye and less than 20-70 or aO In the nth.. wit/want Isl•mmar STANDARDS OF VISUAL ACUITY—GontInued.

IXDOOR TENTS—Corstuseed.

(law I Entrance to Serviee. I Promotion. Re-examination.

Class it.

Pan. Conductors, Freight 20 20 combined not I e a • 20-30 combined not leas 20-40 combined not ten than

Conductor.- Yard Coo than 20 30 In either eye than 20-40 In either eye 20-.0 to either eye with oa- with- 301 auctors, Train Bapagt- without glasses without glisies out glasses: or 20-30 combined 1 men not Was than 20-T0 In either V. eye with or without glazes.:

or 20-20 In me eye and less than 20-70 or .0 In the other without glasses. INHICUI Clue. E.

Station Agouti, Telegraph 20-30 combined not lea. See Rule 10 30-30 combined not less than 20- 711 AO Operators. Signal Fore- than 20-40 in either eye In either eye with or without

men. signalmen. Irtridge with or without Maims.* glasses ; or 20-30 In one eye and 111 Foremen. Track Foremen. lima than 20 70 or all In the

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Crowing Flagmen and Gate- 20-40 combined or not leas Her Rule 18 20-50 combined not loss than men than 20-50 In either eye 20-i0 In either eye with or with- w II bout Mawr,. out gleam,: or 20-40 In one eye , and less than 2670 or Mi In the other without miaow..

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•• 04 DEPAIrTMENT OF RAILWAY/4.

QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES.

INTERPRETATION OF TERMS. In the construction and for the purpose of these rules (It' not Incon- sistent with the subject-matter), the following terms shall have the respective meanings hereinafter assigned to them:- " The Act," wherever the same occurs In these rules, shall mean the "Railway Act ": " Locomotive," wherever the same occurs In these rules, includes the boiler, steam engine or eligInes, the steam-pipes and connections and every part thereof, and all apparatus and things attached to and connected therewith, or used with reference to any such locomotive: "Owner" means and includes any person, firm, or corporation„ the owner or lessee of the locomotive, and the manager or other chief ottleer In charge of the business of any such firm or corporation: "Engineer" nu•ans any person having charge of or operating locomotive under the provisions of these rules: "Chief Inspector" means a person appointed under the provisions of the Act to inspect all rolling-stock, equipment, and safety appliances of railways operating under the Act, and to have general supervision over the Inspectors ns well as all matters and things in connection with these rules: "inspector" means any Inspector of rolling-stock. equipment, and safety appliances of railways operating under the Act: "Railway Company's Inspector" means any competent mechanic appointed by a railway having a permanent mechanical staff to supervise or carry out inspections, repairs, and boiler tests of locomotives: "Certificate" means a certificate of Inspection given by the Chief Inspector or Inspector : "Built under inspection" means that the locomotive has been built under the supervision of an authorised-Inspector of the Depart- ment of Railways: "Design" means the blue-prints and specifications or models submitted to the rider Inspector for approval and registration. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES.

ENGINEERS. 1. No person shall employ another as engineer, and no person shall act as engineer of any locomotive operating under these rules, unless the person so employed or acting holds a certificate of competency, a certificate of service. ft special certificate, or a temporary certificate, granted by the Chief Inspector: Provided, however, that in case of illness or other unavoidable cause the engineer In charge is absent from duty, without fault or collusion of the owners or of any person Interested, then such deficiency may be supplied until an engineer holding such certificate can be obtained, and the Chief Inspector shall be forthwith notified of the temporary change by the owner of the locomotive and by the person acting temporarily as engineer. Temporary engineers most not be employed for more than one month without the consent In writing of the Chief Inspector. 2. Locomotive engineers shall be at least twenty-one years of age, undergo a satisfactory eye and ear test by a competent examiner, and shall pass an examination on train rules and regulations and the proper care and operation of locomotives and alr-brakes. 3. Candidates for examination must fill up a form st application which can be obtained from the Chief Inspector, and when properly filled in should be returned to him. together with the necessary fees, which are as follows: For certificates of competency, $5 for first examination; and $2.50. for temporary certificates. 4. All candidates must produce testimonials as to service as engineers or fireman, such testimonials to be signed by their employers. Candidates must have at least eighteen months' service as engineers or firemen on locomotives, and must enclose with their application for examination a certificate from some qualified physician certifying to the condition of their eyesight and hearing, as required by the Rules for Visual Acuity.

• 5. Railway companies having mechanical and operating rules approved by the Department of Railways must examine their employees as to general mechanical ability and knowledge of such rules before giving them employment or promotion. They must also notify the Chief Inspector at leant one month before such examinations take place, In order that an Inspector appointed by the Department may be in attendance. 6. Every certificate, unless stated therein, shall be granted for life or during good conduct, but If it be proven to the Department that the -&) DErurrstrxr (IF RAILWAYS. holder Is guilty of negligence or has refused to comply with any of the provisions of these rules, his certificate may be suspended, marked, or revoked. 7. The Chief Inspector may grant a temporary certificate to an applicant who Is considered sufficiently qualified to act an engineer or fireman on the locomotive specified: such certificate to be good only for six months from date of issue. 8. If an engineer proves to the satisfaction of the Chief Inspector that he has lost his certificate, or that it has been destroyed, he may obtain a duplicate of the original upon payment of *2.50.

CONDUCTORS.

1. No railway company shall permit any employee to engage in the operation of trains or handle train orders without first requiring such empliwee to pass an examination on train rules and undergo a satisfactory eye and ear test by a competent examiner. 2. Conductors shall be at least twenty-one years of age, undergo a satisfactory eye and ear test, and pass au examination on train rules and regulations and the operation of air-brakes. t. Applicants for conductor's examination must have at least twelve mouths service as trainman or brakeman, and must enclose with their application testimonials to this effect from their former or present employers, together n-1111 a certificate from *owe qualified physician. certifying to the condition of their eyesight and hearing. A fee of must accompany the application for this examination.

OPERATORS.

Telegraph or telephone operators engaging In the operation of trains or handling train orders shall be at least eighteen years of age, write a legible hand, and pans an examination on train rules and regulations. Telegraph operators must be able to send and receive messages at the rate of not less than twenty words a minute.

DISPATCHERS.

Train-dispatchers shall be at least twenty-one years of age, be familiar with the line over which they have charge, and pass an examination on train rules and regulations. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES.

EXAMINATION PAPERS. Railway companies shall tile with the Department of Railways a ropy of each examination paper for the examinatIons herein required to be passed by the employees of such railway company.

VICTORIA, IR.C.: Printed tty WII LIAM II. CtlAtx, Muter to lbe King's Mnet Excellent ltaketl. 1123.