Possession - T3 Section 9

Question 1

Which people’s authority will you need to be able to work your way through a possession?

Answer 1

1) Signaller
2) PICOP
3) Safe Work Leader or Engineering Supervisor

Question 2

Entering a Possession:

a) What will the signaller give you authority to pass?
b) How far will you be able to go?

Answer 2

a) Main aspect signal leading to the possession

b) As far as the detonators/PLB

Question 3

Entering a Possession:

a) What will the PICOP give you authority to pass?
b) How far will you be able to go?

Answer 3

a) Detonators/PLB leading to the Worksite

b) As far as the Worksite Marker Board

Question 4

Entering a Possession:

a) What will the SWL/ES give you authority to pass?
b) How far will you be able to go?

Answer 4

a) Worksite Marker Board

b) As far as the second Worksite Marker Board

Question 5

Exiting the possession:

a) Who’s authority do you require to leave the Worksite?
b) How far will you be able to go?

Answer 5

a) PICOP

b) As far as the Detonators/PLB

Question 6

Exiting the possession:

a) Who’s authority do you require to leave pass the detonators/PLB?
b) How far will you be able to go?

Answer 6

a) Signaller

b) As far as the Main Aspect Signal

Question 7

What must you have a clear understanding about with others?

Answer 7

a) What you must do

b) How far you must go

Question 8

If a train is detained outside a work site, you must make sure of what?

Answer 8

a) A red light is showing at both ends of the train

b) Headlights are switched off

Question 9

Where is the PLB placed?

Answer 9

The PLB is placed at the middle detonator

Question 10

Where is the Worksite Marker Board placed?

Answer 10

In the 4foot

Question 11

Worksite Marker Boards:

a) What colour does PICOP allow you to pass?
b) What colour does SWL/ES allow you to pass?

Answer 11

a) PICOP - Yellow

b) SWL/ES - Red

Question 12

What is the speed limit within a possession?

Answer 12

25mph max

Question 13

What is the speed limit within a worksite?

Can the speed limit be changed?

Answer 13

5mph max

Speed limit can be changed if authorised by SWL/ES

Question 14

What should you do if you see a hand signal being displayed?

Answer 14

Be prepared to stop before the hand signal.

Question 15

Can you pass a signal at danger within a possession or worksite?

Answer 15

No!
Possession - PICOP to authorise
Worksite - SWL/ES to authorise

Question 16

Do you operate TPWS temporary isolation when entering a possession?

Answer 16

You must operate the TPWS temporary isolation switch when you are authorised to enter a line which is under possession.
Module S5 3.4