P.T.S , General Safety and Working Practices Flashcards
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What is the emergency call procedure?
- State ‘This is an emergency call’.
- Confirm you are talking to the signaller.
- State driver of [headcode] and company.
- Location, preferably structure number.
- Nature of emergency.
- Location of emergency, preferably structure number.
- Which emergency services are required.
- Special arrangements - line block or emergency switch off.
- Repeat back.
- Wait for further instruction.
What does P.T.S stand for?
Personal Track Safety
What are the dangers to trains?
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
Where are the safest places to walk when On or Near the Line?
The Cess
OR
The Ten Foot
OR
The Four Foot, facing on coming traffic and looking up every 5 seconds
What does a ‘Limited Clearance’ sign mean?
There is no position of safety for the length of the adjacent structure on this side of the rails
What are the two most important things to consider when On or Near the Line?
Direction of traffic
AND
Speed of traffic
What takes priority over everything?
Your own safety
What items of Personal Protective Equipment must be worn if you are working On or Near the Line?
Hi Viz Vest/Jacket and protective boots
What action would you take on being prescribed medication by your GP?
Inform Line Manager as soon as possible
What is the minimum safe distance from the Overhead Line Equipment (OLE)?
2.75m / 9ft
Where a line has a maximum permissible speed of up to 100mph, what is the minimum safe distance for equipment from the nearest rail?
2m / 6.6ft
Who should you inform if a red bond becomes disconnected?
The Signaller
What should you never do if a red bond becomes disconnected?
Go near it or touch it
What is a SPT?
Signal Post Telephone
What does a SPT do?
It provides a direct line to the Signaller
When a line has a maximum permissible speed of up to 100mph what is the minimum safe distance from the nearest running rail?
1.25m / 4ft
When would you be ‘On or Near the Line’ whilst on a station platform?
Whilst doing manual work within 1.25m / 4ft of the platform edge
When would you be ‘on the Lineside’?
When you are within the boundary fence, but not On or Near the Line and in full view
Give the definition of ‘On or Near the Line’
When you are within 3m / 10ft of the nearest running rail
At what voltage is the OLE energised?
25,000v
How must you treat anything that is attached to or near to the OLE?
Live and dangerous
When a train is approaching and sounding a warning on the horn, what are your actions?
Raise one arm to acknowledge and move to a position of safety
When walking On or Near the Line how often should you look up?
Every 5 seconds
What is the correct way to cross over a running rail with a conductor rail next to it?
Step over both running rail and conductor rail in one movement
What things should you consider when crossing the line?
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
When On or Near the Line, which direction should you face wherever possible?
Towards on coming traffic
When On or Near the Line how would you signal to the driver to stop their train in daylight?
Raise both arms
Or
Wave a red flag
When On or Near the Line, how would you signal to the driver to stop their train at night?
Show a red light
Or
Wave any light vigorously
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?
The running rail furthest from the conductor rail
What is the minimum safe distance you should stand from a detonator you placed?
30m
If you need to place detonators on a line with a conductor rail, on which rail should you place them?
On the rail furthest from the conductor rail
What is the definition for ‘Rules, regulations and instructions’ as stated in the manual?
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
What must you not do when travelling in the driving cab?
You must not distract the driver
What must you do at user worked level crossings?
Lower or close barriers or gates
What must you do if you see any barriers or gates that have not been lowered or closed properly at user worked level crossings?
Report it to the Signaller or Operations Control
If you come across a damaged fence, what must you do?
Secure it if you can and report any defects to the Signaller or Operations Control
When can you use mechanical and electrical plant or other equipment?
When you are trained and authorised to do so. If necessary, you must also hold a certificate of competency
If an overhead electric power line, belonging to an electricity company, has fallen onto or near the line what should you do?
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
After placing a detonator and moving 30m away, what else should you do as a train passes over them?
Turn away
What must you make sure of when communicating with others, wether by phone, radio or face to face?
That you properly understand the meaning of all messages
Who takes lead responsibility in a conversation between the Signaller and a Driver?
The Signaller
Who takes lead responsibility in a conversation between the Signaller and the ECO?
The ECO
Who takes lead responsibility in a conversation between the ECO and the driver?
The ECO
Are you On or Near the Line when crossing the line at a level crossing?
No
Are you on the lineside if you are on a station platform?
No
What is the term ‘Operational Railway’ used to describe?
The area called on the Lineside and the area called On or Near the Line
What is the minimum time you should allow for to be in a position of safety?
10 seconds
If you have to use a mobile phone, when On or Near the Line, what should you do?
Move to a position of safety and do not move until you have finished using it
What is the alcohol limit for driving a train and what is it equivalent to?
0.29mg, the equivalent of approximately half a teaspoon of alcohol in the system
Approximately how long does it take for the average male and the average female to clear one unit of alcohol?
Approximately one hour for a man and approximately one and a half hours for a woman
What does ECO stand for?
Electric Control Operator
Who performs an emergency switch off?
The ECO
What is the maximum amount of hours you can work per shift?
12
What is the maximum amount of hours you can work for per week?
72
What is the maximum amount of consecutive days you can work?
13
What normally causes sequential tripping?
A fault on a moving train
OLE, pantographs and all roof mounted equipment should be treated as what?
Live and dangerous at all times unless they have been made safe
What is the minimum amount of rest you should have between shifts?
12 hours
What is the minimum amount of time you should allow between drinking alcohol and starting a shift?
12 hours
How must you treat anything attached to or near to the OLE?
Live and dangerous at all times
What are the hazards you would need to stop a train for?
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
What are the different types of OLE?
Headspan (wires)
Portal
Cantilever
What joins the catenary wire and the contact wire?
The dropper
What are the ceramic discs called that are found, on the wires, at structures?
Insulators
What is at the base of every structure and what does it do?
A structure bond, it returns the current to track and earths it
What are the wires that run along the outer edges of structures?
Along-track conductors
When carrying long items, how should you carry them and why?
Horizontally to ensure they do not come into contact with the ole
