It is acceptable to place one foot on the rail when it is necessary to get additional leverage in order to adjust a drawbar.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only with supervisor permission
• D. Only on dry rails

Answer: (D)

When you need extra leverage to adjust a drawbar, you’re entering a situation where a worker might briefly rely on the rail surface for stance. The rail isn’t a safe foothold, but there is a narrow, controlled exception: if you absolutely must use the rail for leverage and there is no safer alternative, only do so when the rail surface is dry. Dry rails provide the best possible traction, reducing the risk of slipping and losing balance, which could lead to serious injury or being struck by moving equipment. Wet or slick rails greatly increase slip risk, so using the rail in that condition is not acceptable. The policy isn’t about blanket permission or requiring a supervisor in every case; it recognizes a limited, safety‑careful exception for dry rails.