Interim 1 Flashcards
What is significant about the legal limit of alcohol in the blood for train drivers, compared to car drivers, and how do you interpret this significance in context of being fit for duty?
29mg in 100ml of blood
The lower limit for train drivers compared to a car driver is due to your ‘safety critical role.’
Alcohol can lower your reaction times/senses
If your doctor prescribes medication for an illness or you use over-the-counter medication, what are the potential implications and what are your responsibilities under the alcohol and drugs policy?
Implications-
Drowsiness, unable to focus, feeling sleepy, lightheaded.
Drugs and alcohol policy. -
You must, inform the doctor/medical examiner that you work in a safety, critical role.
If doctor, prescribes drugs:
Contact resources to inform.
Contact occupational health to check medication.
Inform your DSM of any outcomes
Note: this is the same for any over-the-counter non-prescribed medication .
What can be done to speed up the rate at which your body can process alcohol?
Nothing
What is the counselling service available to GWR employees called and what are your options for accessing it?
Called: Health Assured
Via telephone (direct)
Via occupation health as a referral
If you are charged with a drink driving offence by the police, who do you need to inform and how will you do this?
You MUST inform HR and your DSM
Summit a written document outlining the above including events and readings (if know) within 2 days.
Why is it important to use correct manual handling practices?
To prevent any injury to yourself or others
To reduce the possibility of time of work
Detail the HIDDEN rules that govern working hours/patterns for safety critical railway workers?
12 hour MAX working day
12 hour MIN rest between duties
72 hours MAX working week
No more than 13 days consecutive working days
What is the ‘safe stop policy’ and what is its purpose?
The Safe stop policy allows any member of staff to question the safety of a job/activity or instruction that is or maybe taking place, if they feel it is unsafe.
Staff are entitled to discuss any concerns with the person in charge and to ask for the job to be reassessed.
What must you do if you are unable to attend work due to illness/sickness?
Contact resources a MIN of two hours before start of duty
Discuss issue
Discuss any medication taken or prescribed
Give possible return date
Speak with DSM
Provide daily updates
What can be done in advance of a shift, to ensure you are prepared for duty?
Prepare work bag with all important equipment/documents
Plan route to work (if road closures are known)
Prepare meals
Check roster to confirm start times
Check for any late emails or work related issues
Prepare uniform
Comply with GWR Drugs and Alcohol policy
What equipment must you possess on duty?
T key
BR1 key
Hi-vis jacket (vest)
Safety footwear
Torch & watch
Work tablet with all publications/documents updated and in date
Spare forms (RT3185 & NT3190 (ESW))
GWR ID, drivers licence and paper counterpart
Glasses (if worn and spare set)
Sunglasses (that meet specific requirements)
Company mobile
Late notice (printed)
How do you obtain replacement equipment out of hours at your depot?
Speak to DSM or Driver admin and obtain key
Select items from spare kit bag in booking on office.
What are the requirements for a driver who wears glasses or sunglasses?
Glasses - these glasses should be worn when specified and you must have a spare set with you.
Sunglasses - use the company supplied glasses or obtain a set but they must meet the standard (code on portal)
What authorities must you carry with you when on duty?
You must carry;
Your GWR ID badge
Your valid driver licence and paper counterpart
What is a designated walking route?
A route that has been checked and deemed safe to use by management and health & safety reps
A route published in the depots operating instructions
When you sign for a publication, what are you confirming?
Received it
Read it
Understood it
Will keep updated
What is the normal booking on procedure for your depot?
This is different throughout TOCs
What notices should you check during the booking on process?
Rosters/duties
New notices
SPAD information
Traction notices
Seasonal notices like Low adhesion notice & advance Weather
Route info
Notice board where drivers can leave info
DAS
What does ABC-P stand for, in relation to safety critical communications?
Accurate
Brief
Clear
Professional
What are the communications protocols that apply to saying a train code?
For example:
1A03
One, Alpha, Zero, Three
Speak slowly
Remember spaces
Say each letter and number in turn
What two phrases must NOT be used during safety critical communications and why?
Over and out
The above is confusing where the other person might be expecting a reply.
Line not clear
The word NOT might be missed resulting in a misunderstanding and possible incident.
When reporting a message relating to a serious accident or incident, detail in order, what way you would structure the call?
‘This is an emergency call’
Am I speaking to the ***** signaller
I am the driver of **, your name **, working for **
I am speaking from **
(if location of incident is different)
The incident is at **
Explain what has happened (do not waffle)
Outline the assistance you require E.g. emergency services, Electrical switch off (if in OHE or 3/4 rail area)
Lines that need blocked
Ask them to repeat back
Correct any mistakes
End call
What numbers can be used to call the emergency services via GSM-R?
999
112
911
You are walking along the CESS and you observe a problem with a moving train, what can you do?
Try to stop train (ensure your safety)
Raise both arms above your head
If carrying a red flag, wave it
At night, wave a red light or any white light vigorously
Contact the signaller by the quickest method possible.
During safety, critical communications, how to both parties confirm that they have reached a clear understanding? What are the barriers to this?
Speak slowly clearly and professionally during the call.
Ask the other party to repeat the message.
Correct any incorrect parts.
Repeat again if necessary.
Barriers:
Loss of communication for example, radio lost signal or blind spot
Background noise, for example, road or rail vehicles
Other parties disrupting the call
What must always be your first concern on the railway?
Your first concern,
‘Is your own safety’
What members of railway staff may be permitted to travel in the cab of a train with the driver, in line with their duties, and with the correct cab pass?
Driving standard manager DSM
Driver learning manager DLM
Leading Driver LD
Trainee driver
Driver instructor DI
A competent person as per the Rule Book
Pilot man
Shunter
Another driver on route learning task
Network real stuff, in course of their duty
A driver, conducting another driver over a route .
When walking on or near the line, what safety factors would you check, if possible, on a moving train?
All lights, front and rear, are lit correctly
No insecure loads
No fires or smoke
No doors open
Hot axle box
Train is not showing hazard warning lights or sounding distress via horn
Driver or guard is not displaying a red flag or light forward
No hand out window
Before going on or near the line, what information should you be aware off?
The direction of trains
The speed of the line
Any places of safety
Any electrical issues ie OLE or 3rd 4th rail
Any limited clearance areas
What is the definition of ‘on or near the line?’
You are in or near the line within 3 mtrs of the nearest running line (within the boundary fence)
When 1.25 mtrs on a platform (carrying out maintenance)
What is the definition of ‘line side?’
From the boundary fence to the point of ‘on or near the line.’
Including anywhere you can be seen by the driver
What are the minimum distance from the nearest running line you must be in order to be in a safe position for the following speeds?
85MPH
100MPH
101MPH
85MPH 1.25 mtrs
100MPH 1.25 mtrs
101MPH 2 mtrs
On the western region what is generally designated the UP LINE?
The line going (traffic use) to London
In which NETWORK RAIL publication, will you find details of all running lines?
The sectional appendix - Table A
On what side of a running line can mile posts typically be found?
The up line
When are you permitted to walk on or near the line?
Never, unless in the course of your duty or in an emergency.
What are your responsibilities in respect of PPE?
Wear it correctly
Keep it clean / tidy and washed
Fix any simple damage
Obtain new PPE if it is unsuitable or torn