Out Of Course (Part 13) Flashcards
Definition of a Train Accident? (8)
- Collision with train/rail vehicle
- Collision with road vehicle
- Collision with a person
- Collision with obstruction
- Derailment
- Division of train causing obstruction over the line
- Fire requiring evacuation onto running rails
- Fire posting danger to passing trains
Conductor priorities following an accident and if driver incapacitated?
Check for obstructions on other lines
Decide quickest way of stopping trains (usually red button on GSM-R)
Place TCOCs down if deemed necessary
Assume role of the driver and make emergency call to the signaller
When would we place detonators down before reaching the full distance? (4 Ts and a Sugar)
Trains
Tunnels
Telephone
Trailing points/junctions
Signal box
Describe Hazchem label?
Orange sign
Top left: Emergency Action code
Mid left: United Nations number
Low left: Specialist advice number
Low right: Company name and logo
Top right: Hazard warning symbol
What information must you give during emergency call about incident involving a train carrying hazardous material?
“This is a rail dangerous goods emergency call”
Follow emergency call procedure and add emergency action code and UN number
