Blue Signal/Flag Protection

Brothers and Sisters: I would like all members to be aware of the seriousness of Blue Signal/Flag Protection. Our members cannot remove Blue Signal/Flags from tracks or equipment. If a member encounters a Blue Signal/Flag on their equipment when attempting to make move they, “MUST” call the Yardmaster and/or the Mechanical Department before any movement is made. Our members may encounter a Blue Signal/Flag in the window of a Cab Car or in the Locomotive Cab which may not be illuminated. This is still a Operational Blue Signal/Flag do not remove, and call the Yardmaster and/or the Mechanical Department. The Blue Signal/Flag can only be removed by the person who puts the Blue Signal/Flag up, a person in the same craft, or group who is in constant communication with one another. If you have any questions whether equipment or a track is Blue Flagged, don’t guess, please call the Yardmaster, and/or the Mechanical Department. Please see attached Power Point on Blue Signal/Flag Protection. Any questions never hesitate to call me, or your Local Union Officer. Thank You

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