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P.T.S , General Safety and Working Practices Flashcards

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0
Q

What is the emergency call procedure?

A
  1. State ‘This is an emergency call’.
  2. Confirm you are talking to the signaller.
  3. State driver of [headcode] and company.
  4. Location, preferably structure number.
  5. Nature of emergency.
  6. Location of emergency, preferably structure number.
  7. Which emergency services are required.
  8. Special arrangements - line block or emergency switch off.
  9. Repeat back.
  10. Wait for further instruction.
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What does P.T.S stand for?

A

Personal Track Safety

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What are the dangers to trains?

A 
Door not closed
Insecure load
Vehicle on fire
Hot axle box
Headlight not lit
Tail lamp missing or not lit
Hazard warning (flashing headlight)
Train in distress (driver sounding horn, continuous long blasts)
Driver or Guard showing red flag
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4
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Where are the safest places to walk when On or Near the Line?

A

The Cess

OR

The Ten Foot

OR

The Four Foot, facing on coming traffic and looking up every 5 seconds

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What does a ‘Limited Clearance’ sign mean?

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There is no position of safety for the length of the adjacent structure on this side of the rails

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What are the two most important things to consider when On or Near the Line?

A

Direction of traffic

AND

Speed of traffic

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9
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What takes priority over everything?

A

Your own safety

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11
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What items of Personal Protective Equipment must be worn if you are working On or Near the Line?

A

Hi Viz Vest/Jacket and protective boots

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13
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What action would you take on being prescribed medication by your GP?

A

Inform Line Manager as soon as possible

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14
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What is the minimum safe distance from the Overhead Line Equipment (OLE)?

A

2.75m / 9ft

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Where a line has a maximum permissible speed of up to 100mph, what is the minimum safe distance for equipment from the nearest rail?

A

2m / 6.6ft

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Who should you inform if a red bond becomes disconnected?

A

The Signaller

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What should you never do if a red bond becomes disconnected?

A

Go near it or touch it

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18
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What is a SPT?

A

Signal Post Telephone

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What does a SPT do?

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It provides a direct line to the Signaller

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When a line has a maximum permissible speed of up to 100mph what is the minimum safe distance from the nearest running rail?

A

1.25m / 4ft

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23
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When would you be ‘On or Near the Line’ whilst on a station platform?

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Whilst doing manual work within 1.25m / 4ft of the platform edge

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When would you be ‘on the Lineside’?

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When you are within the boundary fence, but not On or Near the Line and in full view

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Give the definition of ‘On or Near the Line’

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When you are within 3m / 10ft of the nearest running rail

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26
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At what voltage is the OLE energised?

A

25,000v

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

A

Live and dangerous

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28
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When a train is approaching and sounding a warning on the horn, what are your actions?

A

Raise one arm to acknowledge and move to a position of safety

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29
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When walking On or Near the Line how often should you look up?

A

Every 5 seconds

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30
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What is the correct way to cross over a running rail with a conductor rail next to it?

A

Step over both running rail and conductor rail in one movement

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31
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What things should you consider when crossing the line?

A 
A position of safety
Speed and direction of traffic
If there is a safe place to cross, i.e. a bridge, a level crossing or a subway
Cross at right angles
Tread ballast to ballast
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33
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When On or Near the Line, which direction should you face wherever possible?

A

Towards on coming traffic

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34
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When On or Near the Line how would you signal to the driver to stop their train in daylight?

A

Raise both arms

Or

Wave a red flag

35
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When On or Near the Line, how would you signal to the driver to stop their train at night?

A

Show a red light

Or

Wave any light vigorously

36
Q

When attaching a track circuit clip between the two running rails of a line with a conductor rail, on which running rail would you place the first clip?

A

The running rail furthest from the conductor rail

37
Q

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

A

30m

38
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 from the conductor rail

39
Q

What is the definition for ‘Rules, regulations and instructions’ as stated in the manual?

A

Rules, regulations and instructions apply to the task being carried out and to those carrying the task, no matter what grade or job title they have

40
Q

What must you not do when travelling in the driving cab?

A

You must not distract the driver

41
Q

What must you do at user worked level crossings?

A

Lower or close barriers or gates

42
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What must you do if you see any barriers or gates that have not been lowered or closed properly at user worked level crossings?

A

Report it to the Signaller or Operations Control

43
Q

If you come across a damaged fence, what must you do?

A

Secure it if you can and report any defects to the Signaller or Operations Control

45
Q

When can you use mechanical and electrical plant or other equipment?

A

When you are trained and authorised to do so. If necessary, you must also hold a certificate of competency

47
Q

If an overhead electric power line, belonging to an electricity company, has fallen onto or near the line what should you do?

A

Stay at least 5 metres away from the fallen power line or anything in contact with it
Call the Signaller and protect all affected lines

48
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After placing a detonator and moving 30m away, what else should you do as a train passes over them?

A

Turn away

49
Q

What must you make sure of when communicating with others, wether by phone, radio or face to face?

A

That you properly understand the meaning of all messages

50
Q

Who takes lead responsibility in a conversation between the Signaller and a Driver?

A

The Signaller

51
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Who takes lead responsibility in a conversation between the Signaller and the ECO?

A

The ECO

52
Q

Who takes lead responsibility in a conversation between the ECO and the driver?

A

The ECO

55
Q

Are you On or Near the Line when crossing the line at a level crossing?

A

No

56
Q

Are you on the lineside if you are on a station platform?

A

No

57
Q

What is the term ‘Operational Railway’ used to describe?

A

The area called on the Lineside and the area called On or Near the Line

58
Q

What is the minimum time you should allow for to be in a position of safety?

A

10 seconds

59
Q

If you have to use a mobile phone, when On or Near the Line, what should you do?

A

Move to a position of safety and do not move until you have finished using it

59
Q

What is the alcohol limit for driving a train and what is it equivalent to?

A

0.29mg, the equivalent of approximately half a teaspoon of alcohol in the system

60
Q

Approximately how long does it take for the average male and the average female to clear one unit of alcohol?

A

Approximately one hour for a man and approximately one and a half hours for a woman

60
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What does ECO stand for?

A

Electric Control Operator

61
Q

Who performs an emergency switch off?

A

The ECO

61
Q

What is the maximum amount of hours you can work per shift?

A

12

62
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What is the maximum amount of hours you can work for per week?

A

72

63
Q

What is the maximum amount of consecutive days you can work?

A

13

63
Q

What normally causes sequential tripping?

A

A fault on a moving train

64
Q

OLE, pantographs and all roof mounted equipment should be treated as what?

A

Live and dangerous at all times unless they have been made safe

64
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What is the minimum amount of rest you should have between shifts?

A

12 hours

65
Q

What is the minimum amount of time you should allow between drinking alcohol and starting a shift?

A

12 hours

65
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How must you treat anything attached to or near to the OLE?

A

Live and dangerous at all times

66
Q

What are the hazards you would need to stop a train for?

A 
Track defect
Flood
Obstruction
Any light out at an emergency indicator
Fire
Large animal within the boundary fence
Any animal On or Near the line, within reason
66
Q

What are the different types of OLE?

A

Headspan (wires)
Portal
Cantilever

69
Q

What joins the catenary wire and the contact wire?

A

The dropper

70
Q

What are the ceramic discs called that are found, on the wires, at structures?

A

Insulators

71
Q

What is at the base of every structure and what does it do?

A

A structure bond, it returns the current to track and earths it

72
Q

What are the wires that run along the outer edges of structures?

A

Along-track conductors

74
Q

When carrying long items, how should you carry them and why?

A

Horizontally to ensure they do not come into contact with the ole

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