PREP FOR DUTY

Question 1

What do you understand by the term “defensive thinking”?

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Answer 1

planning for you shift in advance, being prepared for the worst case scenario, eg allowing extra time for traffic or catching earlier train.

Question 2

List five ways that you could apply defensive thinking to preparing for duty?
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Answer 2

prep kit bag night before 2 routes to work
arrive in good time good nights sleep
having contact numbers with you

Question 3

You are given a set period of time at your home depo to book on for duty, known as your “booking on time”. list the two duties that your booking on allows for?
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Answer 3

5 min

book on read notices

Question 4

How long do items stay in the new notice case for?

[1]

Answer 4

3 weeks

Question 5

Where are new notices moved to and how long do they stay there?
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Answer 5

general notice case

5 weeks

Question 6

List two notice cases that should be checked on a daily basis?
[2]

Answer 6

roster

daily alterations

Question 7

List the equipment you must have with you whilst on duty?

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Answer 7

safety shoes traction key
hi vis BR1 key
hand lamp carriage key
watch

Question 8

List five publications you are issued with?

[5]

Answer 8

PDP won
ARB rule book
sectional appendix

Question 9

What three authorities must you have with you at all times whilst on duty?
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Answer 9

pts card
scwid card
ID card

Question 10

What is the rule regarding wearing sunglasses whilst driving a train?
[1]

Answer 10

must meet railway standards

Question 11

If you are unable to attend work through illness and need to call in sick, who must you tell and what information do you need to give them?
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Answer 11

call resources
tell them what is wrong
any prescribed medication you are on
estimated return to work date

Question 12

What is the maximum number of hours you can work in one day?

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Answer 12

12

Question 13

What is the maximum number of hours you can work in a week?

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Answer 13

72

Question 14

How many consecutive days can you work?

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Answer 14

13

Question 15

How many hours rest must you have between shifts?

[1]

Answer 15

12

Question 16

List four ways you can prepare yourself for working shifts?

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Answer 16

eat proper foods healthy lifestyle

early to bed enough rest between shifts

Question 17

List three ways you can improve your chances of getting a good night sleep?
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Answer 17

wear ear plugs
be in a dark room
avoid caffeine before bed

Question 18

List four physical signs that indicate you may be fatigued?

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Answer 18

heavy eye lids excessive blinking

tingling eyes heavy legs thick feeling hands

Question 19

List five risks of being fatigued whilst driving a train?

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Answer 19

SPAD death
derailment damage to rolling stock
collision