Rule 113.5 — Kicking Equipment

1. (i)the route to be used is properly lined, and
2. (a)On tracks not listed in Rule 113.4, unless otherwise indicated in special instructions, the kicking of equipment is prohibited. At locations where kicking is permitted:
3. (i)The walking surface of the area where equipment is uncoupled must be clear of obstacles.
4. (b)When hand brakes will be used to control the speed of equipment kicked, such hand brakes must first be verified operational.
5. (ii)The track(s) to be used beyond the area where equipment is uncoupled must be flat, and/or descend in grade, to prevent equipment from rolling back and fouling a track previously cleared.
6. (ii)equipment previously kicked is clear of the fouling point of the intended route.
7. (iii)Equipment must be prevented from exiting the intended track at either end.
8. (c)Equipment kicked must not be left foul of the intended route.
9. (d)Once equipment is kicked, no additional equipment may be kicked until it has been confirmed that:
10. (iv)Routing must prevent equipment kicked from fouling a main track, siding, subdivision track, or a high risk location. This may include the use of switches, derails, switching leads, or other controlled means.
11. (e)Precautions must be taken to ensure that equipment kicked remains clear.
12. (v)Special instructions will indicate the maximum tonnage that may be kicked at one time, as determined by a Company approved process.
13. (f)When kicking is completed, equipment must be secured per Rule 112(b) or (c).

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