Safeworking - Train Evacuations

Question 1

What are the 2 types of Evacuations?

Answer 1

• Controlled evacuation
• Emergency evacuation

Question 2

When would a driver enact an EMERGENCY EVACUATION?

Answer 2

• The greatest risk is remaining on the train
• Little or no time available to arrange assistance or protection to evacuate train

Question 3

When would a driver enact an CONTROLLED EVACUATION?

Answer 3

• Communication is available
• Minimal or no risk is present
• Time is available to obtain assistance
• Risk is minimised with procedures prior to evacuation