Preparing for Duty Flashcards
Give some examples of defensive, thinking, and how they apply, for preparing for duty?
Iron uniform/laid out.
Preparing meals.
Plan route to work [think ahead]
Check car as required fuel oil, etc.
Get plenty of sleep.
Eat hopefully.
No caffeine for four hours before bed.
Switch off all electronic equipment.
What should you do during your booking on time?
Read latest notices.
Read late notice.
Check route maps and schedule card for anomalies.
Ensure all equipment and updates are completed. Check noticeboards for weather forecast and low adhesion
Walk to train using authorised walkway
Prepare train (if necessary)
How are you, as a driver, issued with late notices?
Note: different practices within different depots
Currently, at my depot, drivers receive a fax when they have booked on.
What to notice cases should you check on a daily basis?
Weather/low adhesion
SPAD/operational incidents
What notice cases are found at train crew depots?
Health and safety
Walking routes.
Weather/low adhesion forecasts
Union (ASLEF)
Latest operational incidents (SPADs)
location of train, if depot has sidings
What features of a passing trend, would cause you concern, to contact the signaller?
Tail lamp missing or not lit
Hazard warning lights flashing.
Insecure load
Red flag (waived by driver or guard)
Door or doors not closed
BIL lights lit
A fire.
Headlamp not lit.
Train in distress, sounding horn
Detail the equipment you must have with you whilst on duty?
High visibility jacket
Torch
Safety footwear.
Traction key / T key / BR1 key
Tablet with up-to-date information.
Staff, ID card/drivers license and paper counterpart.
Gloves
Paper copies of maps, late notice, et cetera if not on tablet.
Schedule (job) card
Outline the publications that you are issued with and/or must keep updated on your tablet?
WON - Weekly Operating Notice
PON - Periodic Operating Notice
Route Maps
PDP professional drivers policy
Late notice
Sectional appendix
Appendix to the rule book
RSSB Rule book
Traction manuals
What three authorities, must you always carry whilst on duty as a qualified driver?
Staff ID card?
Driving license (train driver)
Driving license paper counterpart with PTS valid date.
What is the rule regarding wearing sunglasses when driving a train?
The wearing of sunglasses is allowed as long as they are the recommended standard provided by the company or a sept manufactured meeting the minimum criteria and authorised by your train operating company.
If you are all fit for duty and require a period of sick leave, who must you contact and what information must you provide them?
Contact resources and your line manager.
Details of any illness.
Return date (if known)
Details of any medical advice provided and/or any tablets or medication provided.
What is the maximum number of hours you can work in a day?
12 hours maximum
What is the maximum number of hours you can work in one week?
72 hours maximum
How many hours must there be between ending one shift and you starting another shift?
12 hours minimum
How can you prepare yourself for working shifts?
Good periods of sleep.
Drinking plenty of fluids to keep hydrated.
Eating healthily.
