Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-29.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 875-29.6 - [Effective until 1/15/2025] Cleanliness and maintenance

(1)General specifications.

a. The company shall provide for the cleanliness and maintenance of the facilities, fixtures and appurtenances referred to in these regulations. Said fixtures shall be maintained in proper working order when offered for use.

b. Frequency of regular and thorough cleansing shall be determined in each case by the amount of traffic; and in all instances the frequency of cleaning shall be adequate to keep said facilities, fixtures and appurtenances free from vermin and rodents and clean and wholesome at all times.

c. Toilet rooms and washrooms shall not be used for storage. Posters or signs shall be placed in toilet rooms requesting cooperation of employees in keeping the premises clean.

(2)Floors. Floors shall be maintained in a clean and, so far as practicable, dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage shall be maintained and false floors, platforms, mats or other dry standing places shall be provided wherever practicable.

(3)Screens. Screens required by these rules shall be of 16 mesh or equal.

(4)Cuspidors. Where cuspidors are used, they shall be of such construction as to be cleanable and shall be kept in a clean condition.

(5)Receptacles for waste. Suitable receptacles shall be provided and used for the storage of waste and refuse and shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. Receptacles used for moist or liquid waste shall be made of metal or glazed earthenware, or be metal-lined, and shall not leak. They shall be kept covered and shall be washed out as often as necessary to keep them clean.

(6)Removal of sweepings, waste and refuse. All sweepings, waste and refuse shall be removed in such a manner as to avoid raising dust and as often as necessary to keep all rooms used by employees clean.

(7)Yard servicing areas. Toilet waste shall not be discharged onto the ground surface from railroad cars within servicing areas of yards. Such areas shall be kept free of refuse, litter, debris, vermin and rodents.

(8)Yard repair areas. Where work is performed in repair yards or on repair tracks in the open or in open sheds of pits, adequate drainage shall be provided. This waste shall not drain into any water of the state, nor contaminate the ground surface, but must be disposed of in a manner approved by the Iowa department of public health.

(9)Running facilities.

a. Locomotives and yard diesels. During use, the cabs on locomotives shall be heated to a minimum of 50°F at floor level.

(1) When necessary to comply with 29.6(1)"a" and 29.6(1)"b " herein, all locomotives shall have their floors and toilets cleaned and their windows washed when offered for use at terminals having servicing facilities.

(2) When required by the season of the year, doors and windows of all locomotives shall be equipped with adequate protection to occupants from the elements by means of weather stripping, or other device sufficient to provide equally adequate protection.

b. Cabooses.

(1) Cabooses shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

(2) When required by the season of the year, doors and windows of cabooses shall be equipped with adequate weather stripping.

(3) When necessary to comply with 29.6(1)"a" and 29.6(1)"b" herein, cabooses shall have their toilets cleaned and their windows washed when offered for use at terminals having servicing facilities.

(4) Every caboose used in any train in this state, regardless of service, shall be provided with a stove or other adequate means of heating. A sufficient supply of fuel for the trip or shift shall be provided. Cabooses shall be heated to a minimum of 50°F at floor level.

c. Running facilities shall be equipped with shatterproof glass.

(10)Stationary facilities.

a. Bed linen. Where bed linen is furnished by the railroad it shall be changed and fresh clean linen supplied at least once a week or for each new occupant.

b. Crossing watchman facilities. Adequate shelter shall be furnished and maintained for crossing watchman. Such shelter shall be adequately heated, sealed and insulated against cold and inclement weather

c. Office work areas.

(1) Office work areas shall be maintained in clean and wholesome condition when offered for use.

(2) Office work areas shall be clearly lighted at all times during hours of use.

(3) Office work areas shall be heated at all times during hours of use at not less than 65 °F.

(4) Office work areas shall be provided with cross-ventilation when possible.

(5) Windows, ventilators and doors opening to the outside of office work areas shall be properly screened during the seasons when insects are prevalent.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-29.6