General Safety Responsibilities Flashcards

1
Q

Walt must always be your first concern on the railway?

A

Your safety
The safety of others

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2
Q

Who is the first person to whom you would report a trespasser?

A

The controlling signaller

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3
Q

Give two reasons why it is important to report a trespasser?

A

Vandalism of railway property.
Theft for example: cable theft.
Potential Suicide

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4
Q

In terms of; slips, trips, and falls, resulting in personal injury, how can you ensure your safety, when climbing into or out of a train?

A

Follow the three points of contact rules.

Place your bag inside first (before you climb in)
or
collect your bag (exiting train) when both feet are safely on the ground

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5
Q

Are you allowed to ride on the steps of a locomotive or any moving vehicle?

A

If employed as a driver

NO!

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6
Q

What features of a passing train would cause you enough concern, to report them to the signaller?

A

T. Tail lamp missing or not lit
H. Hazard warning, lights flashing
I. Insecure load
R. Driver/guard displaying a red hand signal.
D. Door not closed properly.

H. Indication light not lit (BIL)
A. A vehicle and/or axle box fire
N. Headlamp NOT lit.
D. Train in distress horn. (Continuous long blasts (high loud tone))

Use THIRDHAND (1st letter to remember)

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7
Q

What could cause danger to an oncoming train?

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A track defect.
A flood.
An obstruction.
A fire.
Damage to structures or earthworks above or below the line.
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.

RSSB G1.3

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8
Q

You need to stop a train in an emergency situation from the line side, but have no means of contacting the signaller. What would you do?
A: in daylight
B: in darkness

A

A:

You must show a red flag.
If you do not have a red flag, raise both arms above your head.
If you are riding on a vehicle, raise one arm held out horizontally.

B:

You must show a red light to the driver
or wave any light violently.

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9
Q

What information would you find on a dangerous goods, large hazard warning panel?

A
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10
Q

You are walking on the line side and observe a train carrying petrol tanks, derailed and fowling another line. You contact the signaller, what is the first thing you MUST say?

A

This is a Rail Dangerous Goods Emergency Call

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11
Q

What personal safety precautions must you take, to stay safe, in an emergency scenario involving dangerous goods?

A
  • Call the emergency services
  • Try to put out or contain any fire, but only if you are trained and competent to do so
  • Isolate all affected vehicles or packages from the rest of the train
  • On electrified lines, asking for the electricity supply to be switched off
  • Act on advice from Operations Control
  • Keep well clear
  • Keep the wind behind you when you face affected vehicles or packages
  • Avoiding low-lying places
  • Keep any unauthorised person well clear.
  • Do not use any mobile phone when near
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12
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What communications are regarded as safety critical?

A

All operational communications by front line staff.

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13
Q

What are we agreeing to each time we have a safety critical communication?

A

A verbal contract.

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14
Q

Who has responsibility for safety critical communications?

A

Everyone including you.

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15
Q

You are due to relieve a driver at an intermediate station. The train arrives late and the dispatch process has begun when you try to have a handover discussion with the other driver. What must you ensure?

A

Safety over performance

Any traction issues
Any information from signaller

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16
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How do you ensure a clear understanding has been reached, as part of safety critical communications?

A

CLARITY

If unsure. Stop ask them to repeat.
Repeat back to clarify.

17
Q

What TWO (2) phrases must not be used during safety critical communications?

A

1: Over and out
2: Never use the words ‘not clear’ to describe a line that is obstructed, always use ‘line blocked’.

18
Q

Write down the complete phonetic alphabet.

A
19
Q

What is the purpose of a train head code and what do the numbers and letters mean?

A

All trains which run on the UK Rail Network are allocated a headcode – a 4 digit alphanumeric code used to identify a train service.

The first digit is the train class category.
The second digit is route identifier.
The last two digits just identify the service on that day.

20
Q

What methods of communication are available with the signaller?

A

Direct - face to face
Direct - telephone / radio eg. Signal Post Telephone, Line side Telephone, GSM-R, Mobile phone
In-direct - via hand-signaller, Pilot-man, anyone authorised within the rulebook

21
Q

Who would you report an accident of you require a block of a running line?

A

The controlling signaller

22
Q

You are reporting an emergency to the signaller, what MUST you say first?

A

This is an Emergency Call.

23
Q

Outline the structure of an emergency call - in the correct order.

A
  1. This is an emergency call
  2. My name is ** I work for ** my role ***
    3a. My location
    3b. Location of incident (if different)
  3. Describe incident and actions eg.
    *I need lines blocked
    *Emergency switch off (if in area with electricity)
    *Emergency services
  4. Repeat back

PILLAR
Praise - this is an emergency
I - identify (who are you)
L - location
L - location if different
A - Actions
R - Repeat back

24
Q

When are you considered to be, ‘on or near the line?’

A

On the line itself or within 3 meters of a running line

Note: 1.25mtrs if working on a platform

25
Q

What is the 5 & 10 rule?

A

You must look up every 5 seconds
You must be in a place of safety 10 seconds before a train passes

26
Q

What authority must you have in your procession when walking on or near the line, or on the line-side (when not on a station platform)?

A

Your company ID card
Driver licence and paper counterpart (valid PTS certificate in date)

27
Q

Detail what equipment you require when walking on or near the line, or on the line-side (when not on a station platform)?

A

Hi visibility clothing (jacket) - must be clean, with company logo visible, and worn correctly
Safety footwear
A torch

28
Q

What must you consider before and during the crossing of running lines?

A

Direction of trains
Speed of trains
Any hazards
Limited clearance areas
Locations of safety
Trips / fail risks
Most convenient point and quickest- with good visibility

29
Q

What does a yellow diamond with a cross mean when associated with a Signal Post Telephone?

A

This telephone is in an area of limited clearance.

30
Q

What does a blue and white chequered sign denote?

A
31
Q

If you are travelling as a passenger on an empty coaching stock movement (ECS) what part of the train MUST you NOT sit in?

A

The active driving cab

32
Q

If you are travelling as a passenger on an empty coaching stock movement, who must you tell and what must you tell them?

A

Tell the driver and reason for travel (authority)

33
Q

What actions would you take of you were travelling as a passenger and noticed an insecure door?

A
  • Arrange for the train to be stopped immediately
  • Speak or arrange for someone to speak to the guard or driver
  • Protect the doorway ensuring nobody can access
  • Pull passcom
34
Q

Aside from the technical means of enabling them, how must buzzer codes be transmitted?

A

Carefully, with pauses between
Acknowledging any in reply except, 3 - 2 - 1 (testing doors)

35
Q

What are the main buzzer codes used (some TOCS use additional codes)

A

Code & Meaning

1 Stop
1-2 Close power-operated doors
2 Ready to start
2-2 Do not open doors (driver and guard to speak to one another)
3 Set back
3-1 Lock central door locking
3-2-1 Testing doors
3-3 Guard required by driver, or guard or driver to speak on the telephone
3-3-1 Release central door locking
4 Slow down
6 Draw forward
9 Police assistance required

36
Q

If you require clarification of a rule or instruction, who would you contact?

A

DI - Driving instructor
LD - Lead driver
DSM - Driver Standards Manager
DLM - Driver Learning Manager
DDM - Depot Driver Manager
Signaller

37
Q

What must you do in a situation where there is no rule that allows or prevents you doing something you believe must be done?

A

Preform the action in the safest possible way following, assessing the situation and if possible seeking clarification.