Part 8 - Safe Working

Question 1

In an emergency what should you do when leaving a train?

Answer 1

-only leave the train if you are authorised to or in an emergency
-you must have 3 points of contact (2 hands and 1 leg)

Do you know
-which lines are open to traffic
-where any areas of limited clearance/prohibited areas are
-if your train is protecting you (is it static)
-can you identify a safe route for the full distance

Do not leave your train unless you are authorised. If in doubt, call the signaller and get signal protection

Question 2

What does COSS stand for and how do you identify them??

Answer 2

•COSS - Controller of site safety
•they will be wearing a blue band round there arm with COSS on it

Question 3

How to keep to the safe system of work?

Answer 3

-you just be at least 20m away from everyone when working on or near the line to avoid distraction
-you must never distract a lookout