Under which condition may a worker cross over an auger train?

Under which condition may a worker cross over an auger train?

• A. Where sufficient crossing facilities exist and the auger is off
• B. The auger is on and running
• C. There is a supervisor present
• D. The area is well lit

Answer: (A)

Crossing over an auger train is only safe when you use a designated crossing and the auger is completely shut off. The rotating auger flighting can grab clothing or limbs and pull a person into the machinery, so energy must be removed and the path clearly protected by crossing facilities such as gates or barriers. Having crossing facilities alone isn’t enough if the auger is running, and conversely, a supervisor’s presence or good lighting doesn’t eliminate the mechanical hazard. So the best condition combines both proper crossing facilities and the auger being off.

Crossing over an auger train is only safe when you use a designated crossing and the auger is completely shut off. The rotating auger flighting can grab clothing or limbs and pull a person into the machinery, so energy must be removed and the path clearly protected by crossing facilities such as gates or barriers. Having crossing facilities alone isn’t enough if the auger is running, and conversely, a supervisor’s presence or good lighting doesn’t eliminate the mechanical hazard. So the best condition combines both proper crossing facilities and the auger being off.