PTS Flashcards
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?
- suspended pending investigation
- highly likely to be sacked
What items of PPE must be worn if you are working On or Near the Line?
- hi-viz jacket or vest
- hard hat
- safety boots
- torch and head lamp if working in darkness
- gloves
What action would you take on being prescribed medication by your GP?
- tell GP my work is safety critical and ask will the medication effect my work
- inform line manager, SAM and SDM
Explain layout of distances on a track.
- 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,
Where a line has a maximum permissible speed of up to 100mph what is the minimum safe distance from the nearest running rail?
4 feet
Blue and white checkered sign - stating ‘warning’ and ‘no refuges’. What does it mean?
- No safe refuge this side of the track, however there is on the other side of track.
Red and white checkered sign - stating ‘warning’ and ‘limited clearance’. What does it mean?
Area passed this sign has limited clearance, do not enter when train is running.
Sign - figure of man, red no access covering man, stating ‘no safe access while trains are running’. What does it mean?
When trains are running there is no safe access past this sign. Do not enter. Unless putting down emergency protection.
The railway is a hazardous environment. What are the two most important things you need to know before going On or Near the Line?
- Line speed
- Direction of traffic
- Use authorised walking routes
When would you be ‘On or Near the Line’ whilst on station platform?
Within 1.25 meter on platform
When would you be ‘On the Lineside’?
Within railway boundaries but more than 3 meters away from running line.
At what voltage is the OLE energised?
25,000v AC
How must you treat anything that is attached to or is near the OLE?
Always treat as live.
Caution.
Contact ECO.
Give a definition of ‘On or Near the Line’?
You are either on or near the line when within 3 meters of running line or within 1.25 meters when working on platform.
When crossing the railway line you should always walk on what?
Ballast
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, B, C
When a train is approaching and sounding a warning on the horn. What are you actions?
- Raise one arm in acknowledgement of the warning horn.
- Move to position of safety.
- Wait 10 seconds once train has passed to proceed.
When walking alone On or Near the Line how often should you look up and check for approaching trains?
Every 5 seconds
State at least three things you should consider when crossing the line.
- 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.
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, C, D
Describe three conditions that might increase the risk to your safety when ‘On or Near the Line’?
- Fire
- Flooding
- Tresspassers
- Dangerous goods
When walking On or Near the Line, which direction should you face wherever possible?
Towards on coming traffic
State at least three possible hazards you might encounter On or Near the Line.
- trip hazards,
- flooding,
- electrified lines,
- snow/ice
- tresspassers
How would you spell the following train reporting number using he phonetic alphabet?
1V20
One Victor two zero
During emergency, how would you communicate the identity of this vehicle to the signaller?
DR73940
This is an emergency call, I am the driver of delta romeo seven three nine four zero
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
C, E, B, D
When On or Near the Line name at least five situations in which you must make and emergency call to the signaller.
- Fire
- Derailment
- Tresspassers
- Line blockages
- Body on the line
- Electrified lines damaged/hanging down
When On or Near the Line how would you signal to the driver to stop his/her train in the daylight?
- red flag
- two arms raised above head
- red light
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?
Attach the first clip to the running rail furthest from the conductor rail.
What is the minimum safe distance you should stand from a detonator you placed?
30 meters
If you need to place detonators on a line with a conductor rail, on which rail should you place them?
On the rail furthest away from the conductor rail.
How far must all equipment be from the line where the train is passing?
2 meters
When in the vicinity of Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) what is the minimum safe distance from live equipment?
9 feet
In an OLE area if the red bond becomes disconnected, who should you inform and what should you never do?
Must inform the ECO.
Never touch or repair yourself, assume always live.
Whilst On or Near the Line, what action would you take if you saw something which might endanger a moving train?
- 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
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?
2 meters
