When working in a yard, what protection is required before going between equipment to adjust drawbars?

• A. Red Zone Protection
• B. Yellow Zone Protection
• C. Green Zone Protection
• D. Blue Zone Protection

Answer: (A)

When you’re working in a yard and need to go between pieces of equipment to adjust drawbars, there’s a significant risk from movement or coupling. Red Zone Protection means a designated person is assigned to protect that space and prevent any movement while you are between the cars. This person can stop or control movement and keep you out of the path of a shifting or uncoupling operation, ensuring you’re not crushed or pinned in the gap. Having this protection is crucial because the space between equipment can close or shift unexpectedly during yard work. Other zone designations don’t specifically address the need to guard against movement in that between-car area, so they don’t provide the same level of protection for this task.