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Element 7.2 Respond to hazards and emergency situations Flashcards

1
Q
  1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

What are your priorities in an emergency situation

A

Safety of yourself and passengers
Hazard lights or red light
Inform signaller the quickest way possible
Line block and emergency switch off if needed
Set emergency protection if unable to contact signaller

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  1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

Action if you observe an obstruction on the line

A

Emergency brake – Safe state
REC if it affects other lines / Make PA
Get lines blocked
Emergency protection on all lines affected (If unable to contact signaller)

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  1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

Action if you pass a signal at danger without authority

A

Emergency brake – Safe state
Acknowledge TPWS
Contact signaller and inform him / Make PA
Fill out form RT3189
Answer all questions truthfully
Await signaller’s instructions and authority

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  1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

Action if your train becomes divided

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Emergency brake – Safe state
Secure train – safe state
Inform signaller / Make a PA
Check to see if anyone has exited
Secure other train – safe state
Check couplers and track equipment for damage
If unable to couple: Request controlled evacuation from signaller
If stranded/failed train: Lay assistance protection

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  1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

Action if you observe a trespasser

A

Emergency brake – Safe state (Judgement call)
Contact signaller / make PA
Make a judgement call to what action you require from the signaller.
i.e. line blocked, emergency switch off, emergency services

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  1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

Action if you observe animals on the track

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Large animal:
Emergency brake – Safe state
Contact signaller / make PA
Make a judgement call to what action you require from the signaller.
i.e. line blocked, emergency services
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  1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

Action if you observe an obstruction on DLR line

A 
Urgent Point to Point call request emergency switch off
Red plunger (if unable to contact signaller)
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  1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

How would you deal with a person ill on train

A

At station:
Contact signaller / make PA
Request help from station staff
Move person on to platform (if possible)
Open air:
Inform passengers the quickest access to help will be at the next station
Contact Signaller to arrange help at next station

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  1. Core requirements for dealing with an emergency switch-off of traction supply

Circumstances when a switch off of traction supply is required

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Fire
Derailment
Explosion
Collision
Damaged OLE
Person in contact with OLE
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  1. Core requirements for dealing with an emergency switch-off of traction supply

Action to obtain switch off of traction supply

A

Contact ECO/Signaller and use the emergency call protocol

Shown in next answer

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  1. Core requirements for dealing with an emergency switch-off of traction supply

Information to be communicated

A 
“This is an emergency call, am I speaking to the ECO/Signaller"
Who you are
Headcode
Exact location
The problem
Request emergency switch off
Who and what is in danger
What emergency services are required
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  1. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

How would you protect the line – TCB area

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Place track circuit clips on all affected lines
Place 3 detonators 20meters apart 2km from the obstruction
Stand 30meters from the detonators with a red flag

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  1. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

Action if you reach a telephone

A

(TCC are placed)
Place detonator down first before contacting the signaller
You do not need to proceed any further if he confirms lines are blocked.

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  1. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

Action if you see a train approach

A

(TCC are placed)
Place 3 detonators immediately
Show red flag, hand signal or torch to stop train

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  1. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

Action if you reach a junction

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(TCC are placed)
Place 3 detonators before the junction
Place 3 detonators on the line the next train is most likely to approach from

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  1. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

Action if you reach a tunnel

A

(TCC are placed)
Before 2km: 3 Detonators at tunnel entrance
2km reached in the tunnel: 3 detonators outside the exit of tunnel

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  1. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

Action if signaller advises you signal protection has been provided

A

Remove all detonators

Go back to your train

18
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  1. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

When would you place track circuit clips on your line

A

When entire train has derailed

19
Q
  1. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

When protecting a line what are your priorities

A

Safety of yourself and passengers
Hazard lights if you have them
(REC) Inform signaller the quickest way possible
Line block and emergency switch off if needed
Set emergency protection if unable to contact signaller

20
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Core requirements for dealing with lineside or train fires

a) Action if a lineside fire is observed

A

Do not stop at that location

Report it to the signaller/control immediately

21
Q

Core requirements for dealing with lineside or train fires

b) Action if a train fire is observed

A

Drop the pan
Stop train immediately in a suitable place (not tunnel)
Safe state
Contact signaller / Make PA
Ask for emergency services
If possible, use extinguisher to put it out

22
Q

Core requirements for dealing with lineside or train fires

c) Action after a train fire has been extinguished

A

If train can proceed, contact signaller / Make PA
If unable to proceed, contact signaller / Make PA
Request controlled evacuation.
Make PA to advise passengers of safety
Carry out any protection required
Keep an eye on the fire (re-ignition)

23
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Circumstances that warrant initiating a Rail Emergency Call (REC) on the cab radio

A 
Derailment
Fire
Explosion
Collision
Obstruction on the line
Broken OLE
Trespasser/Uncontrolled Evacuation
24
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Considerations associated with examining the line

A

Clear understanding of all instructions from the signaller
Which line needs to be examined
Proceed at caution/Agree stopping location
Tunnel: 10mph max, competent person if available
Track defect: 20mph max
Poor visibility: Competent person required
No headlight - No examine (unless portable head lamp provided)

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Functions of the GSM-R that are used in emergencies

A

REC – Railway Emergency Group Call (red button)
Urgent Point to Point Call (yellow button)
Handset and Push to talk button
[ST] acknowledgement button

26
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Situations that require a TPWS or AWS isolation

A

System defective – Full TPWS isolation
One signal to be passed at danger – Train stop override
Multiple signals to be passed at danger – TPWS temporary isolation, i.e. TBW or wrong directional SLW

27
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Actions following an AWS or TPWS brake demand or TPWS activation/intervention

A 
Stop – Safe State
Acknowledge by pressing the reset button
Contact signaller / Make a PA
Do not move until authorised
Complete form RT3185
28
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Typical indications of infrastructure damage or defects

A 
Broken rail – visible and heavy bump
Bridge strike
Electrical sparks
Hanging cables
Out of shape rail
Flood/Smoke/Fire
29
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Indications of potential damage to OLE

A

Sparks
Hanging cables
No Line light
Smoke/Fire

30
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Indications of signal irregularity or imperfectly displayed signal

A 
Aspect:
Reverted to more restrictive
Changed randomly
Failed completely
White light instead of Red/Yellow/Green
Lens broken/bleached
Obstructed
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Information to be communicated when dangerous goods are involved in an incident

A 
“This is a rail dangerous goods emergency”
United Nations number
Who you are
Headcode
Exact location
Why you are calling/What’s happened
What type of dangerous goods
Direction of wind
Residential area or not
Emergency services required
(Dependant) Emergency switch off or line block required

Unit 7 - Respond to out of course situations (3 decks)

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