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1
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If you test positive for drugs and alcohol, or refuse to take a random drugs or alcohol test, what is likely to happen to you?

A
  • suspended pending investigation

- highly likely to be sacked

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2
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What items of PPE must be worn if you are working On or Near the Line?

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  • hi-viz jacket or vest
  • hard hat
  • safety boots
  • torch and head lamp if working in darkness
  • gloves
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3
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What action would you take on being prescribed medication by your GP?

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  • tell GP my work is safety critical and ask will the medication effect my work
  • inform line manager, SAM and SDM
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4
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Explain layout of distances on a track.

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  • distance between running rail is 4 foot,
  • distance between two running lines same direction 6 foot,
  • distance between the running lines 10 foot,
  • distance either side of the track layout Cess,
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5
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Where a line has a maximum permissible speed of up to 100mph what is the minimum safe distance from the nearest running rail?

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4 feet

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Blue and white checkered sign - stating ‘warning’ and ‘no refuges’. What does it mean?

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  • No safe refuge this side of the track, however there is on the other side of track.
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Red and white checkered sign - stating ‘warning’ and ‘limited clearance’. What does it mean?

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Area passed this sign has limited clearance, do not enter when train is running.

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Sign - figure of man, red no access covering man, stating ‘no safe access while trains are running’. What does it mean?

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When trains are running there is no safe access past this sign. Do not enter. Unless putting down emergency protection.

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9
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The railway is a hazardous environment. What are the two most important things you need to know before going On or Near the Line?

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  • Line speed
  • Direction of traffic
  • Use authorised walking routes
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10
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When would you be ‘On or Near the Line’ whilst on station platform?

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Within 1.25 meter on platform

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11
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When would you be ‘On the Lineside’?

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Within railway boundaries but more than 3 meters away from running line.

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12
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At what voltage is the OLE energised?

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25,000v AC

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13
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How must you treat anything that is attached to or is near the OLE?

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Always treat as live.
Caution.
Contact ECO.

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14
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Give a definition of ‘On or Near the Line’?

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You are either on or near the line when within 3 meters of running line or within 1.25 meters when working on platform.

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15
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When crossing the railway line you should always walk on what?

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Ballast

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16
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When walking alone On or Near the Line which of the following safety statements are true:
A- Walk in the Cess if possible.
B- Face the direction from which trains normally approach if possible.
C- Be in a position of safety if possible.
D- Walk on the sleepers.
E- Walk in thr six foot if possible.

A

A, B, C

17
Q

When a train is approaching and sounding a warning on the horn. What are you actions?

A
  • Raise one arm in acknowledgement of the warning horn.
  • Move to position of safety.
  • Wait 10 seconds once train has passed to proceed.
18
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When walking alone On or Near the Line how often should you look up and check for approaching trains?

A

Every 5 seconds

19
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State at least three things you should consider when crossing the line.

A
  • Are there any authorised walking routes and use them.
  • Direction of traffic.
  • If you have to cross the line.
  • Speed of line.
  • Vigilance of any trip hazards.
20
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When crossing a line with a conductor rail which of the following statements are true:

A- If possible, cross at a place where guard board has been provided.
B- Step between the running rail and the conductor rail.
C- Cross where there is a gap in the conductor rail.
D- Step over both running rail and conductor rail in one movenent.

A

A, C, D

21
Q

Describe three conditions that might increase the risk to your safety when ‘On or Near the Line’?

A
  • Fire
  • Flooding
  • Tresspassers
  • Dangerous goods
22
Q

When walking On or Near the Line, which direction should you face wherever possible?

A

Towards on coming traffic

23
Q

State at least three possible hazards you might encounter On or Near the Line.

A
  • trip hazards,
  • flooding,
  • electrified lines,
  • snow/ice
  • tresspassers
24
Q

How would you spell the following train reporting number using he phonetic alphabet?
1V20

A

One Victor two zero

25
Q

During emergency, how would you communicate the identity of this vehicle to the signaller?
DR73940

A

This is an emergency call, I am the driver of delta romeo seven three nine four zero

26
Q

When making an emergency call, in what order would you give and receive the following information.

A- describe the problem
B- Tell them who you are, what you do and where you are.
C- state, ‘this is an emergency call’.
D- tell them what action needs to be taken
E- make sure you are speaking to the right person

A

C, E, B, D

27
Q

When On or Near the Line name at least five situations in which you must make and emergency call to the signaller.

A
  • Fire
  • Derailment
  • Tresspassers
  • Line blockages
  • Body on the line
  • Electrified lines damaged/hanging down
28
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When On or Near the Line how would you signal to the driver to stop his/her train in the daylight?

A
  • red flag
  • two arms raised above head
  • red light
29
Q

When attached TCOC between the two running rails of a running line in a third rail area. Which rail would you attach the TCOC to first?

A

Attach the first clip to the running rail furthest from the conductor rail.

30
Q

What is the minimum safe distance you should stand from a detonator you placed?

A

30 meters

31
Q

If you need to place detonators on a line with a conductor rail, on which rail should you place them?

A

On the rail furthest away from the conductor rail.

32
Q

How far must all equipment be from the line where the train is passing?

A

2 meters

33
Q

When in the vicinity of Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) what is the minimum safe distance from live equipment?

A

9 feet

34
Q

In an OLE area if the red bond becomes disconnected, who should you inform and what should you never do?

A

Must inform the ECO.

Never touch or repair yourself, assume always live.

35
Q

Whilst On or Near the Line, what action would you take if you saw something which might endanger a moving train?

A
  • try to stop the train
  • if safe to do so, make yourself visible to driver, display red light, two arms above head, red flag or wave any light vigorously
36
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Where a line has a maximum permissible speed of up to 100moh what is the minimum safe distance for equipment from the nearest running rail?

A

2 meters

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