Employees are allowed to ride on the side of a car , engine or other equipment anytime inside of buildings or when operating on designated shop tracks :

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only with safety harnesses
• D. Only with a supervisor's approval

Answer: (B)

Riding on the exterior of moving equipment is prohibited because it creates serious safety hazards. In buildings and on shop tracks there are many moving parts, overhead cranes, tight clearances, and other workers and equipment in close proximity. A slip, trip, or sudden movement can throw you off, cause a fall, or result in being struck or entangled in couplers, belts, or wheels. Even with harnesses or supervisor approval, the risk remains high, so such riding is not allowed. The proper approach is to stay inside the equipment’s cab or in a designated safe area, and to perform any needed tasks using approved, controlled procedures.