Part 5 - Safe Walking Flashcards
Safe walking- when would you go on the line and what do you need to know before going on any line?
Safe walking
- only go on or near the line when it is absolutely necessary and in accordance with your duties.
What you need to know before going on any line
- Line speed
- normal direction of travel
- areas of limited clearance
- areas of prohibition
- you would find this in the sectional appendix.
What are authorised walking routes?
- safe access to and from a place of work
- near depots, stations and signal boxes.
- vary in construction such as wooden, stone & concrete.
- found in the network rail hazard directly
- if you identify a hazard on a walking route ensure you report it via the quickest means possible to northern control.
Where would you walk when walking alone on or near a track?
1st - public paths or authorised walking routes
2nd - Cess
3rd - four foot facing the direction of travel.
- never walk in the six foot
- look up every 3-5 seconds
- only walk on ballast
- avoid walking on sleepers, running rail, cable covers etc
- beware of general hazards such as vegetation and debris
Where would you walk when walking alone on or near a track?
1st - public paths or authorised walking routes
2nd - Cess
3rd - four foot facing the direction of travel.
- never walk in the six foot
- look up every 3-5 seconds
- only walk on ballast
- avoid walking on sleepers, running rail, cable covers etc
- beware of general hazards such as vegetation and debris
What would you do when a train approaches whilst you’re on or near a track?
-move to a position of safety immediately
-acknowledge the train by raising one arm above your head
When crossing a line what should you do?
-Look for a bridge, subway, level crossing or authorised walking routes
-at track level-establish a position of safety on the other side
-ensure you have visibility of approaching trains from both sides
-when safe to cross, go straight across as quickly as possible
-keep looking both ways as you cross
-do not cross at an angle
-only walk on the ballast, never walk on sleepers or running rails
What dangers are there when crossing the line?
Conductor rail
-find a gap or cross in a place with protective guarding
-no gap/protective guarding-step over the conductor rail & running rail in one go-never put your foot in between them
Points (Junctions)
-do not cross-they could move and your foot could get trapped
At depot
-if the crossing the line between trains-minimum 10m, in case the trains move
When walking on/ near a track what should you do when you come across an area of limited clearance?
-warning limited clearance- do not pass beyond the sign if a train is approaching
- warning no refuge- it is safer to cross the line and walk on the other side. Be mindful that after you cross trains will approach from behind so be extra vigilant.
If you get caught out and cannot reach a position of safety before a train passes you must?
- lie down on the ground
- gather all clothing and loose garments around you
- stay in this position until the train has passed
- once you are sure no other trains approaching move to a position of safety as quickly as possible
- report a near miss to the signaller
- complete form A
- you can lie down in the six foot and ten foot. NEVER LIE DOWN IN THE FOUR FOOT.
