Possessions

Question 1

What does PICOP stand for

Answer 1

Person In Charge Of Possession

Question 2

What does OTM stand for

Answer 2

On Track Machine

Question 3

What does ES stand for

Answer 3

Engineering Supervisor

Question 4

What does SWL stand for

Answer 4

Safe Working Leader

Question 5

What does FTAP stand for

Answer 5

Flexible Train Arrival Point

Question 6

In a standard possession setup where does the possession area start and finish

Answer 6

Possession starts from the possession limit board one side to the possession limit board on the other side

Question 7

Who controls movements within a possession

Answer 7

The PICOT

Max 25 mph

Question 8

Who controls movements within the worksite

Answer 8

Engineering supervisor ES
Or
Safe working leader SWL

Max 5mph

Question 9

Where do you find information about possessions

Answer 9

They are published in the WONs

Question 10

What colour armband does a PICOP wear

Answer 10

Yellow armband with red writing

Question 11

What colour armband does the Engineering Supervisor ES wear

Answer 11

Yellow armband with blue writing

Question 12

What is the minimum distance between worksites

Answer 12

100m

Question 13

Who controls the distance between worksites

Answer 13

PICOP
Person In Charge Of Possession

Question 14

What’s the distance between the protecting signal and the possession limit stop board

Answer 14

Usually 400m

Question 15

What lights are used when waiting outside the worksite and while inside the worksite

Answer 15

Waiting within the possession but outside the worksite is reds on both ends

Within the worksite is normal lights

Question 16

What should you do with TPWS while in a possession

Answer 16

TPWS should be temporarily isolated

Question 17

What does a standard line possession set up look like

Answer 17

Signal at danger, entrance signal
Usually 400m or more until
Possession limit board with 3 dets under
Then worksite marker board
Then the worksite
Then worksite marker board facing opposite way
Another possession limit board with 3 dets
Usually 400m until the protecting signal, exit signal.

Question 18

Who controls each part of the possession

Answer 18

Signal - possession limit board = signaller

Possession limit board - worksite marker board = PICOP

Worksite marker board - worksite marker board = ES or SWL

Question 19

What must you do if you have to pass over a level crossing within a possession.

Answer 19

The person who controls the area will have instructions for any level crossings.
You must not cross over a level crossing unless instructed to do so

Question 20

Can you pass a signal at danger within a possession

Answer 20

Only if authorised by the PICOP or by the ES or SWL if within a worksite

Question 21

What is a protection zone

Answer 21

Some smaller work jobs can be completed with a protection zone.
A protection zone is a work area that is only protected by stop signals.
There is no PICOP,
There is an ES or SWL.
A protection zone will be published in the WON.