52 Pa. Code § 33.92

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024

Section 33.92 - Transportation of employes

All common carrier railroads operating in this Commonwealth shall comply with the provisions of § 33.91 (relating to regulations) with respect to motor vehicles used to transport railroad employes, whether or not on a public highway, to and from their place of employment or during the course of employment. Such vehicles shall be suitably equipped and maintained for the health, comfort, and safety of employes transported as provided in these regulations, except that in the event of emergency, if it appears necessary to transport railroad employes to a site by means of any available transportation, motor vehicles not designed to transport railroad employes may be used, or an unauthorized number of railroad employes may be transported in a motor vehicle, provided there is compliance with all of the following conditions:

(1) The supervisor authorizing such use shall submit a written report to the Commission within 5 days stating the exact nature of the emergency and justifying the use of a motor vehicle not in compliance with this section or other exception taken to standing orders.

(2) Reasonable and practical precautions shall be taken to ensure the safety of the driver and other occupants of vehicles.

(3) No disciplinary action may be taken against an employe for refusing to ride in or upon a motor vehicle not designed to transport railroad employes, or a vehicle carrying more than its authorized complement of men.

52 Pa. Code § 33.92

The provisions of this § 33.92 were formerly designated Rule 24 by the Commission.