In these procedures, who is the person designated as EIC?

• A. Employee in Charge
• B. Train Master
• C. On-Board Supervisor
• D. Route Controller

Answer: (A)

The key idea is who has the on-site authority for safety and supervision of a work site. The person designated as EIC is the Employee in Charge, the individual given overall responsibility for the job, including making sure the work plan is followed, protecting workers, issuing permits or instructions, and coordinating with train crews and dispatchers. This role is about having a single, accountable on-site leader who can stop work if conditions are unsafe and who oversees the entire operation.

The other roles fit different duties: a Train Master oversees train operations and timetables, an On-Board Supervisor manages safety and operations aboard a train, and a Route Controller coordinates train movements from the dispatch center. While they interact with the work site, they are not the designated EIC for these procedures.