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Personal Track Safety Flashcards

1
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General Hazards of the line when walking (7)

A

Trains
Slips, trips & falls
Debris
Weather
Tunnels
Vegetation
Electricity

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2
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Why does a conductor need PTS training

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To complete door tests
To change train ends on tracks
To manage out of course situations
To carry out evacuations
To protect the lines

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3
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Who needs PTS training

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Anyone that goes on the line
Anyone that goes within 3 metres of the line

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4
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What PPE do conductors need to go on the line

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Northern Hi-viz vest, zipped up and clean

Non-slip safety shoes

Bump cap and googles (maintenance depot)

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5
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What must never be worn on the line

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Hoods (obstructs vision & hearing)
Headphones (obstructs hearing)
Sunglasses (obstructs vision)
Anything red, yellow or green (may be misidentified as a signal)

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6
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Can mobiles be used on the line

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Must be kept on silent

Only used in a position of safety or in an emergency

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7
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Track components (4)

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Running rail
Sleeper
Fastening
Ballast

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8
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Double track layout

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Cess
- 4 foot
- 6 foot
- 4 foot
- Cess

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9
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Multi track layout

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Cess
4 foot
6 foot
4 foot
- 10 foot
4 foot
6 foot
4 foot
Cess

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10
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Area between running rails is called

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4 foot

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11
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Area between a set of tracks is called

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6 foot

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12
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Area between two sets of tracks is called

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10 foot

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13
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Area on outside of tracks is called

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Cess

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14
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Point that allows you to leave a line

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Facing Point

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15
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Point that allows you to join a line

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Trailing point

(Looks like 2 tracks to 1)

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16
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Definition of On or Near the line

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On the line itself

Within 3 metres of the line with no fence/permanent structure

Within 1.25 metres of platform edge when carrying out engineering work

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17
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Definition of Lineside

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Between the railway boundary and the area called On or Near the line

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18
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When are you not considered to be Lineside

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On a platform

On a level crossing

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19
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Minimum positions of safety for 100mph and 125mph

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1.25 metres for 100mph limit

2 metres for 125mph limit

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20
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What is a position of safety

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The minimum safe distance from a line where trains are passing

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21
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Never assume a train will stop at a red signal because

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May be a SPAD

May have permission to pass up to 50mph

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22
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Two types of fail-safe for signals

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Track circuit

Axle counter

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23
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Why must any equipment be at least 2 metres away from the running line

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Prevents it being blown on the tracks

Prevents it interfering with track circuit and axel counters

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24
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Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) facts:

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25,000 volt alternating current

Minimum safe distance of 2.75m / 9ft (Cant Line)

Controlled by Electrical Control Officer (ECO)

To be always considered LIVE

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25
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Parts of Overhead Line Equipment (OLE)

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  1. Catenary wire
  2. Dropper
  3. Contact wire
  4. Head Span wire
  5. Cross Span wire Neutral
  6. Cross Span wire Live
  7. Insulators
  8. Structure post
  9. Structure ID plate
  10. Along track conductor
  11. Bond
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26
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What information is on the OLE ID plate

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XX - route/source

00 - miles from route/source

11 - Post number within that mile

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27
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What is a Cant Line

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1inch Orange strip below the roof of every train

Must not go above the line due to risk from OLE

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28
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Conductor Rail facts:

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650 - 750 Volts of Direct Current

Controlled be Electrical Control Officer (ECO)

Must always be considered LIVE

Do not touch

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29
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What must you not do with Conductor Rails

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Step on or touch the line or protective guard

Allow clothing, tools etc to touch the line

Touch a broken conductor line or collector shoe

Step in water/fluid that may be in contact with the conductor rail

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30
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National Grid power lines

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Minimum safe distance of 5 metres

Report issues to ECO/Signaller

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31
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How to spot a Conductor Rail

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A rail that runs along the usual running rail but is raised up higher

32
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How to place a TCOC (Track Circuit Operating Clips) near Conductor Rail

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Place first clip on rail furthest away from the conductor rail

33
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Limited Clearance sign appearance and meaning

A

Red and white checkerboard

There is no position of safety on this side of the railway for the length of the structure.
You must not enter or stand at that location when a train is approaching

34
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No Refuges sign appearance and meaning

A

Blue and white checkerboard

There is no position of safety on this side of the railway for the length of the structure, however there are positions of safety (refuges) on the opposite side of the railway line

35
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Prohibition sign meaning

A

you must not pass beyond this sign whilst trains are running unless you are carrying out emergency protection as you would not be able to reach a position of safety or refuge safely. If you are carrying out emergency protection, you must take extreme care

36
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Signal Post Telephone: appearance and contents

A

Black and white striped sticker

Has inside:
- Phonetic alphabet
- Ordnance survey reference
- Controlling signaller details

37
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Lineside Telephone: appearance and contents

A

White square with black X

Will have inside:
- Phonetic alphabet
- Ordnance Survey reference
- Controlling signaller details

38
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How to identify a Limited Clearance Telephone (6 signs)

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  1. White diamond with black X
  2. Yellow diamond with black X
  3. Black & white stripes with yellow circle on centre
  4. Black X with yellow circle in centre
  5. Black & white stripes with yellow warning triangle ⚠️
  6. Phone with red and white checkerboard sign
39
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What must you know before walking on or near the line? (4)

A
  1. Line speed
  2. Normal direction of travel
  3. Areas of limited clearance
  4. Areas of prohibition
40
Q

About Authorised Walking Routes

A

Provide safe access to and from a place of work

Found in National Rail Hazard Directory

Vary in appearance but could be signed or yellow

41
Q

Walking Alone routes in order of safety

A
  1. Public paths & authorised walking routes
  2. Cess
  3. On 4 foot in direction of travel (ballast not sleeper)
42
Q

Where must you never walk on the line

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  1. In the 6 foot
  2. On running rails, sleepers, 3rd rail, cable covers etc
  3. Less than 10 meteres between trains
43
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What must you do when a train approaches whilst walking OTL

A

Move to a position of safety immediately

Raise your hand to aknowledge you have seen them

44
Q

How to cross the line safely

A

Use a bridge, subway, crossing or authorised walking route

If crossing a track, pick a position of safety

Ensure you have visibility in both directions

Cross straight across as quickly as possible

Keep looking both ways

Walk on ballast only, never sleepers, rails etc

45
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Where not to cross a line

A

On Conductor rails (find a gap or protected cover to step over), never step between the 3rd rail and running rail.

Never cross on points as they may move

Never cross between trains with less than 10m space

46
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How to walk on the line safely

A

Walk facing oncoming trains

Walk in the cess or 4 foot if cess not available

Only walk on ballast

Look up and check for trains every 3-5 seconds

Be aware of closest position of safety

47
Q

Train horns whilst walking on the line meaning

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1 blast: i see you/im travelling in usual direction

Multiple short blasts: Surprise! Im going in the wrong direction

48
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Rules when coming across limited clearance signs when walking

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Do not pass the sign if a train is approaching (red & white)

Cross the line and walk that side whilst checking for trains in both directions (blue & white)

Dont go beyond the sign unless trains have been stopped/carrying out emergency protection (prohibition)

49
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If you get caught out whilst walking on the line

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Lay face down in the Cess, 6 foot or 10 foot

Tuck in any loose clothing underneath you

Stay there until train has passed and check for other trains before moving to place of safety

Report a near miss to the signaller

Complete Form A

50
Q

Point that allows you leave a line

A

Facing

(Looks like 1 track to 2)

51
Q

Safety Critical Communication: what to say

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  1. Identify yourself (name, role, company)
  2. Check who you are speaking to
  3. Give your location & reason for calling
  4. Clarify any assistance that may be needed
  5. Ensure message is repeated back

Accurate - Brief - Clear - Professional

52
Q

What to avoid in calls

A

Line not clear
Over and out
Roger
Slang terms
Vague language
Jargon
Regional expressions
Ummms and errrrs in excess

53
Q

Lead responsibility during calls

A

One person will take lead responsibility during calls to ensure accurate communication

Electrical Control Operator leads all
Signaller leads all except ECO

54
Q

What is a GSM-R

A

Phone unit in each cab

Red emergency button sends audible and written alert to all trains in 15 mile radius to stop

55
Q

9 Dangers to trains (Internal or of the train)

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  1. Door open/not properly closed
  2. Insecure load
  3. Fire
  4. Hot axle box
  5. Headlights not lit
  6. Tail light unlit or missing
  7. Flashing headlights
  8. Long continuous blast of horn
  9. Driver or guard showing hand danger signal or red flag
56
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8 reasons to stop a train in an emergency (External to train, Daft Loaf)

A

Damage to structures or earthworks
Animal: large and within boundary
Fire
Tract defect

Lights off on emergency indicator
Obstructions
Animal: small and on or near the line
Flood

57
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How to make an Emergency call

A
  1. Say This is an emergency call
  2. Confirm you are speaking to correct person
  3. Identify yourself (name, role, company)
  4. Give location
  5. Explain situation and request what you need
  6. Confirm if you need emergency sevices
  7. Give your phone number
  8. Follow any instructions
58
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Emergency signals on foot

A

Daytime:
- Raise both arms above your head
- Show red flag

Darkness/poor visibility
- Show a steady red light
- any other light waved vigorously

59
Q

What are the steps in Emergency Protection

A
  1. Place Track Circuit Operating Clip (TCOC) on every obstructed line
  2. Show hand danger signals to any approaching train
  3. Protect the line with detonators
60
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When would you carry out Emergency Protection as a conductor

A
  1. Driver is incapacitated
  2. The line is obstructed and you cannot contact the signaller or signaller cant provide signal protection
61
Q

What must the conductor do in an emergency stop situation

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  1. Check for obstructions (if unsure, treat all lines as obstructed)
  2. Decide on the quickest way to stop other trains (likely red button)
  3. TCOC on all affected lines
  4. Decide with driver who is carrying out emergency protection
62
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How many TCOCs and detonators per train

A

TCOC
2 per cab, 4 per train

Detonators
10 per cab, 20 per train

63
Q

Detonators are to be placed where and how

A

1.25 miles away from obstruction, 3 placed 20 meters apart

64
Q

What to do when walking and see an approaching train (detonators)

A
  • place 3 detonators 20 metres apart
  • Stand 30 metres away

-Danger hand signal (hands up, red flag or lights)

65
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What to do when walking and reach a tunnel (detonators)

A
  • 3 detonators 20 metres apart at entrance to tunnel
  • if 1.25 miles falls within the tunnel, keep going and place 3 detonators, 20m apart at the other end of the tunnel
66
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What to do when walking and reach a signal phone (detonators)

A
  • place 3 detonators 20m apart; the last being 30 metres away from where you will be standing on the phone
67
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What to do when walking and reach a junction (detonator)

A
  • lay 3 detonators 20 metres apart before the junction
  • using route knowledge, decide which line to protect first with 3 detonators, 20m apart
  • go back and protect the other line with 3 detonators, 20m apart
68
Q

Where must detonators be placed if you reach them before 1.25miles? (Four teas and a sugar)

A

Train approaching

Tunnels

Telephone

Trailing points/junctions

Signal box

69
Q

Emergency Switch Off (electrics) call procedure

A
  1. Emergency call to ECO/signaller
  2. Give location (structure ID plate or milepost for conductor rail)
  3. Ask for Emergency Switch Off
  4. ECO/signaller will confirm when done
  5. Stay back due to residual voltage

you become the Person in Charge of Electrical Emergency PICEE

70
Q

Person in Charge of Electrical Emergency (PICEE) role

A

You will be told the limits of the switch off

You must identify yourself to anyone arriving onsite

Wait for Rail Incident Officer (RIO) to arrive and take over after providing handover

71
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Why would you request an Emergency Switch Off

A
  1. Person is or in danger of coming in contact with OLE
  2. Theres an incident requiring or likely to require electrics to be switched off
72
Q

To leave the train you must

A

Have permission to leave the train or be in an emergency

Maintain 3 points of contact with the ladder when leaving

73
Q

You must know the following to leave the train

A
  1. Which lines are open to traffic
  2. Where any areas of limited access/prohibitions are
  3. If the train is protecting you
74
Q

Groups of more than 2 on the line need a

A

COSS (Controller of Site Safety)

Can be identified by their blue and white armband and bossing people around

75
Q

When on the line in a group you must

A

Remain 20 metres apart from others

Never distract a lookout

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