Personal Track Safety Flashcards
You are on or near the track if
Within 2m of any rail
On the permanent way
On a platform edge ramp
You are not on or near if
On a station platform
Behind a physical barrier or cable run
Who is responsible for your safety if you are on or near the track
You are
What are the standard hand stop signals to train operators
Red lamp or flag held steady
Both arms raised above the head
What are the emergency hand stop signals
Both arms waved above the head
A red hand signal or anything else waved across the body
What is a place of safety
Where a person can walk or stand safely and allow trains to pass
Places of safety could be the cess or the ten foot
Never use the six foot as a place of safety, if you get caught there lay down flat parallel with the running lines
What is sighting time
The time from When you first see a train to when it reaches you in a place of safety
You must have at least 25 seconds continuous sighting time or 40 seconds if conditions make it slower and more difficult to reach a place of safety
What are the rules for crossing the track
Do not cross unless you have to
Always use a footbridge or subway if one is available
Always know where your position of safety is
Maintain sufficient walking and sighting time at all times
Take the safest shortest route
Step on the ballast not sleepers
Keep feet away from moving equipment
What are the rules on overhead line equipment
Consider OLE live at all times
Keep clothing and articles at least 2.75 m away from anything attached or hanging down from OLE
Carry long articles horizontally
