Reporting For Duty

Question 1

What are the Hidden 18 rules?

Answer 1

Max 12 hours shift per day
Max 72 hours per week 
Minimum 12 hours rest
Max 13 consecutive days
Your responsible to comply with rules

Question 2

If sick or late what should you do?

Answer 2

Inform DTCM. TCS. DM as soon as possible
if taking medication.
Advise asap if running late.

Question 3

What should you do when returning to work?

Answer 3

Inform DTCS. TCS. DM at least 12 hours prior to start of shift

Question 4

How should you prepare to start a duty?

Answer 4

Right time
Right place
Fit for duty, uniform, free from drugs and alcohol, well rested.

Question 5

What should drivers carry with them when reporting for duty?

Answer 5

Functional hand lamp
Watch
Driver keys
Publications, WON and PON
High viz vest
Forms, RT3185 and NR3190
European driving licence, both parts
Glasses, two pairs

Question 6

What does the driver diagram contain information on?

Answer 6

Turn number 
STP or LTP
Start and end times
Important phone numbers
Activities such as PNB, DOO etc
Work content
Stations stopping at
Head codes
PIS number

Question 7

If you have a problem with the publications, what should you do?

Answer 7

Inform TCS. DTCM. DM

Question 8

When Leaving duty what should you do before you leave?

Answer 8

Complete reports
Know your next turn
Safely store away your equipment

Question 9

Driver diagram abbreviations?

Answer 9

AP. Attach portion 
CS. Carrage shunt
DP. Detach portion
REL. You relieve driver 
RELD. You are relieved.
Taxi. Taxi to depot.
Pass. Travel as passenger in carrage 
DOO. Driver only operation
JUPL. Join unit previously left.
DISP. Dispose of unit (lower pantograph)
LU. Leave unit
MOB. Mobilise unit (set up cab, lights)
PC. Prepare cab
PDP. Disposed state preparation
PNB. Physical need break
PU. You prepare unit
RPREP. Restricted prep
UPC. Prepare cab ( unit previously uncoupled)
Walk. Walking time to depot 
WAR. Work as required

Question 10

What are your responsibilities regarding prescription drugs when you go to the doctor?

Answer 10

Inform that you have a safety critical job

Inform train crew supervisor or driver manager of any drugs that you are taking as soon as possible.

Question 11

What should you do if you are unable to attend for duty due to sickness or injury?

Answer 11

Inform DTCM or TCS as soon as possible. Give as much notice as possible

Question 12

What should you do when you are returning to work?

Answer 12

Advise DTCM or TCS giving at least 12 hours notice if possible