Work on or near active railroad tracks presents unique and severe hazards — the combination of limited sightlines, limited escape routes, train speeds, and the inability of trains to stop quickly demands rigorous safety programs that go beyond standard construction practices. MAC Safety develops Roadway Worker Protection programs that comply with FRA regulations (49 CFR Part 214) and railroad-specific operating rules.
MAC's programs cover all elements of roadway worker protection — on-track safety procedures, individual train detection, watchman/lookout protocols, controlled track protection, working limits establishment, and the communication procedures between roadway workers and train dispatchers. Each program is tailored to the specific railroad operating environment, traffic density, and track configurations where your workers perform their duties.
Roadway Worker Protection training and compliance documentation flows through the NIXN platform — qualification records for roadway workers and watchmen, daily on-track safety briefings, working limits documentation, and job briefing records are maintained digitally with the documentation standards that FRA inspectors evaluate during compliance assessments.