Equipment & Gear
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Your safety at any rail yard or crossing depends on your ability to understand how the equipment works and the dangers it poses, along with having the appropriate protective gear.
When responding to an incident on the rails, the minimum required equipment consists of head and eye protection and appropriate protective footwear at all times.
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