Basic Spur Track Safety

This mini-web gives you the information you need for a safe industrial spur track. We've selected six essential safety products from our catalog: four are mandated by OSHA and the other two, although not required, provide additional protection.

 

 

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Switch Point Protectors

... protect the sharp ends of switch points from wheel battering. Reduces the chance for derailment at the switch due to ill-fitting points.

Track Clearance Marker

... prevents collisions by marking safe passing clearance on converging tracks. Also useful to mark stopping points when spotting cars at rail loading docks.

Derails

... control access to your siding by locomotives. Prevents one rail car from rolling into another. Prevents a loose car from rolling onto the mainling.

Signs and Lights

...protect stationary cars on side tracks and workers in or around parked cars from unauthorized entry of locomotives.

Chocks

... stabilize rail cars for safe loading or unloading.

Car Stops and Bumping Posts

... provide end-of-track barrier and to prevent one from rolling into another.