Flagging Flashcards
What must a Train Operator do when he/she encounters any caution lights or flags?
Train Operators upon encountering any caution lights or flags on the track on which they are operating must:
- Immediately adjust the speed of their trains to not more than ten (10) miles per hour
- Sound two (2) long blasts of the train horn or whistle as a warning to personnel at the point of the work or obstruction
- Be prepared to stop within one-half (1/2) the range of vision.
If the view ahead is obstructed by a curve or otherwise, they must repeat the two (2) long blasts of the horn or whistle at short intervals and be prepared to stop within one-half the range of vision until the flaggers or personnel are in sight, or until they pass the green light or flag.
3 Yellow Flags / Lights
Train Operators observing three (3) yellow lights or flags will reduce speed, to no more than ten (10) miles per hour, sound two (2) long blasts of the horn/whistle and blow a series of short blasts of the horn/whistle every 75 feet to 120 feet expecting workers on the adjacent track until the green resume signal is passed.
Instances of extinguished lights, what should a Train Operator do?
Train Operators en route observing one (1) yellow light must react as if there were two (2) such lights displayed, assuming that one (1) light has been extinguished, and must report the condition to the flagger.
In instances where a green flag or green light is missing or unlit, Train Operators will proceed at no more than ten (10) miles per hour to the next express or local station, notify the Control Center Desk Superintendent and then proceed at the normal speed for that area.
1 Flashing Yellow / Orange Fluorescent Flag
Train Operators enroute observing one (1) FLASHING YELLOW LIGHT or ORANGE FLUORESCENT FLAG must immediately reduce speed of their trains to no more than ten (10) miles per hour, sound two (2) blasts of the horn or whistle, if the view ahead is obstructed by a curve or otherwise, they must repeat the two (2) long blasts of the horn or whistle at short intervals, and be prepared to stop their trains within one half (1/2) the range of vision, expecting to find workers performing work on said track in accordance with rules 3.73(b), 3.73(c), 3.76(a) and 3.76(c). Train Operators will resume normal speed after the entire train passes the work area.
2 Yellow Flags / Lamps
Immediately reduce speed of train to no more than 10mph, sound (2) two long blasts of horn or whistle, and be prepared to stop within 1/2 range of vision.
During MOW equipment failure where trains are stuck between stations where difficult to establish standard flagging, responding personnel must be equipped with a flashing yellow light or a fluorescent orange flag, a portable trip, red light or flag and an approved light and approach the first stalled train and establish face-to-face communication with the T/O to stop and stay until he/she receives further instructions. How far must they install the the flag or yellow light from the portable stop?
150ft
Rule 3.71(h)
What are the standard minimum size for outdoor flags?
23in by 29in
Rule 3.73
What other duties are a person designated as a Flagger responsible for?
A person performing flagging duties must not perform any other duties other than those of a Flagger
Rule 3.72(k)
Moving a yellow light or flag up and down is a signal to a T/O to proceed VERY SLOWLY, and to be prepared to stop within 1/2 range of vision. What else should the T/O expect next?
Another Flagger beyond
Rule 3.74(g)
What does the holding of the hand or white light away from the body in a steady position indicates?
Reduce speed of train to not more than 5mph, and be prepared to stop.
Rule 3.74(g)
What is the equipment required for a Flagger?
- Lights or flags of prescribed color, in working condition
- A whistle or air horn
- Portable Train Stop(S)
- Piece(s) of stout cord, at least 4ft but no more than 6ft in length, for tying the red light or flag to the stop arm of the portable train stop
- An authorized NYCT reflector vest
- Safety glasses
- Helmet
- Proper footwear
- Work gloves
Rule 3.75(b)
Whenever persons are in under river tunnels, a flashing yellow light shall be placed at the leaving end of a station nearest the under river tunnel with the normal direction of traffic. How many feet should the light be placed?
25ft
Rule 3.75(c)
The Flagger must ensure that a green resume light has not been displayed beyond a flashing yellow light entering a river tunnel for a distance of 620ft by another group. Is this statement True or False?
True
Rule 3.75(c)
Workers performing duties on the tracks must be alert at all times, and be prepared to clear the track when a train approaches. How many feet should an employee have a clear up space from the area in which they’re working?
15ft
Rule 3.76(a)
Should individuals working in an area protected by caution lights or flags that are not members of the groups for whom the flagging protection was established give proceed signals to T/O’s approaching the work area?
No, they must NOT give proceed signals to Train Operators
Rule 3.76(b)
Each employee assigned as “Look Out” to warn of approaching trains must be able to see his/her flashing yellow light and the employees he/she protecting, and be positioned a minimum of ______ feet from the employee(s) he/she is protecting.
50ft
Rule 3.76(c)
If employees are continuously moving while performing work and clear-up space is within ____ feet, the Flagger carrying a whistle, a flashing yellow light or orange fluorescent flag, may be less than ____ feet but no closer than ____ feet, in advance of the employee.
15ft, 650ft, 50ft
Rule 3.76(c)
Whenever the portable trip must be used when employees who are continuously moving while performing inspections where a clear up space is not accessible, the Flagger must display the flashing yellow light/orange fluorescent flag at least ____ feet in approach to the Flagger’s position. The Flagger’s position must be no closer than ____ feet in approach to the work, in accordance with Rule 3.77(d)
500ft, 150ft
Rule 3.76(c)
On express tracks and long descending grades where track conditions permit train speeds of 35mph or greater, a flashing yellow light/orange flag must me placed ____feet farther in the direction from which trains approach.
300ft
Rule 3.76(c)
When a turnout or crossover that permits diverging routes from an adjacent track to the track which is to be worked upon is located between the flashing yellow light/orange flag and the Flagger’s position. What must the person in charge of the flagging set up be sure to also do to warn trains in approach of this work area?
Set up an additional flashing yellow light/orange flag positioned on the adjacent track at least 500ft in approach to the Flagger’s position at the trailing end of the switch point on the track being worked upon or obstructed.
Rule 3.76(c)
A (1) green light or flag must be displayed a safe distance beyond the farthest point of work or obstruction. What is the distance from the work area that the green lamp/flag must be positioned?
620ft in both Subdivisions
Rule 3.77(b)
As a train approaches the caution lights/flags, the Flagger must immediately:
Sound (2) long blasts of a whistle or air horn to warn the group, leave the stop arm in its tripping position, pick up and swing the red light or flag to and fro across the track, until a prearranged all clear signal is received from a designated Authority employee with the group.
Rule 3.77(e)
There are some instances in which it may be difficult or unsafe to apply a portable train stop when protecting a work area, and the Flagger may need to set up the portable trip on the adjacent rail at what distance?
Additional 100ft in the A Div, 150ft in the B Div to the distance between the Flagger’s position and the start of the work area which he/she is protecting.
Rule 3.79(h)
On the track or tracks to be worked upon or obstructed, flagging arrangements are to be set as follows:
2 yellow lights/flags must be displayed at a point NOT LESS THAN 500 feet, nor more than 700 feet, in approach to the point selected as the Flagger’s station, except as specified in Rule 3.80(d)
2 additional yellow lights/flags must be displayed at a point 300 feet farther in the direction from which trains approach.
*If a station platform is within the 300ft, the additional flags/lights are not required.
Rule 3.80(a)
