G1- Danger to trains – Stopping a train in an emergency – Accidents – Communications procedure Flashcards
What must you look out for, whenever you can, when a train passes you? G1-2 (9)
A door not closed properly.
An insecure load.
A vehicle on fire.
A hot axle box.
The headlight not lit or the tail lamp missing or not lit.
The Driver sounding the train in distress warning (which is a continuous series of long blasts on the high/loud tone of the horn).
The Driver or guard displaying a red handsignal.
The hazard warning indicator (flashing headlights).
If anything is seen to be wrong with a train by any railway personnel or by you when you are off-duty, who must always be told? G1-2 (2)
Signaller.
Person in charge, if not possible to tell the Signaller.
Name some hazards which might put approaching trains in danger? G1-3 (7)
A track defect.
A flood.
An obstruction.
A fire.
Any light which is out at an emergency indicator.
A cow, bull or other large animal within the boundary fence (even if it is not an immediate danger to trains).
Any other animals on or near the line
If any hazard is seen by any railway personnel or by you when you are off-duty, who must always be told? G1-3 (1)
Signaller
How could you stop a train in an emergency, without using signalling or telephone/radio equipment and you also weren’t riding on a train, during daylight? G1-3 (2)
Show a red flag.
Or, raise both arms above your head.
How could you stop a train in an emergency, without using signalling or telephone/radio equipment, during darkness or poor visibility? G1-3 (2)
Show a red light to the Driver.
Or, wave any light violently.
If you are reporting an accident (other than a rail dangerous goods incident), how must you start the conversation, or if someone is reporting an accident to you as the Signaller, how would you expect the conversation to start? G1-4.1 (1)
This is an emergency call.
Why is it important to have a standard set phrase that differs from most other conversations, when someone is reporting an accident? G1-4.1 (1)
It will get the immediate attention of you, or the person you are reporting it to.
When reporting an accident, what information must you give about you, or when receiving a report of an accident, what information are you expecting to receive specific to the caller? G1-4.1 (5)
Name.
Job title.
Employer.
Location where speaking from.
Telephone or radio call number.
What additional information is required, specific to the accident, when it is being reported? G1-4.1 (5)
Exact location of accident.
Details of the accident.
Lines which are definitely blocked.
Lines that could be blocked.
Whether emergency services are needed or not.
If a train is carrying dangerous goods, and an incident is being reported, what phrase must be used at the start of the conversation? G1-4.4 (1)
This is a rail dangerous goods emergency.
When communicating messages, how are messages confirmed as being understood correctly? G1-5 (1)
Messages must be repeated back correctly to confirm that it has been understood.
What must you do, when communicating, to make sure the recipient properly understands the meaning of the message? G1-5.1 (7)
You must make sure you are talking to the right person.
Give your exact location, if you are using a phone or a radio.
Give your name and that of your employer.
State what task you are carrying out.
If necessary, let the person know how you can be contacted.
Use the phonetic alphabet to make sure names and locations that are difficult to pronounce are fully understood.
Never use the words ‘not clear’ to describe a line that is obstructed, always use ‘line blocked’.
How must you speak numbers (other than the time, rule book module or handbook)? G1-5.1 (1)
Numbers must be said one at a time.
During any conversation, who is always ‘lead responsibility’, except when dealing with an Electrical Control Operator (ECO)? G1-5.3 (1)
Signaller.
