12. Every Overlooker is to have a list of the name and abode of every Foreman of his district, that, in case of accident, he may be enabled to summon them immediately to assist in any way that may be deemed necessary; and should any obstruction take place, caused by snow, frost, slips, or other sudden emergency, he is instantly to collect the required strength to overcome the obstacle.
13. The Plate-layers are to desist from work when a Train is within 400 yards, and the Foreman must order his men to move to the side of the road clear of both Lines, to secure the men from the risk of accident by Trains running in opposite directions. If working in a Tunnel, and Trains are approaching in both directions, the Plate-layers must lie down between the two lines of way, till the Trains have passed.
14. If a Passenger Train approach within ten minutes of a Coal or Ballast Train, the Plate-layers must give the Signal to proceed slowly.
15. In the event of any Engineman neglecting to comply with the Signal to stop, or to proceed cautiously, as the case may be, the Foreman of the Plate-layers is to report the circumstance, in order that proper notice may be taken of it.
16. Every Overlooker is responsible that all loose timber, stones, rails, chairs, or other materials, as well as the workmen’s tools, are removed from the road, and the Line kept clear of interruption of any kind.
17. The whole Line is to be inspected every morning before the arrival of the first Up and Down Train, and care must be taken that the Rails are in gauge, and the Keys driven home.
18. On learning that an accident has occurred, a Plate-layer is to proceed with all possible despatch to the next gang, from which a Plate-layer will in like manner run to the next more distant Plate-layer, till information of the accident has by this means reached the Station.
19. Having communicated the information, the Plate-layers are immediately to return to give their assistance.
20. Every Foreman having been sworn in as a Special Constable is required to order off all persons trespassing within the fences on his district, and if such persons persist in remaining he is to take them to the nearest Station, and give them into the charge of the Company’s Police.
21. The Foreman is also to report if any gates which the owners or occupiers of land are required to keep shut have been left open, that the parties may be charged with the penalties, and any instance of sheep or cattle being on the Lines or Slopes is also to be duly reported.