T.T.S.A. Flashcards
What is the Rail Corridor?
From Fence to Fence
or
15m from outer rail
What is the Danger Zone?
3m from outer rail
and
All space above and below
What is the Platform Danger Zone?
YELLOW line to platform edge
or
1.5m from platform edge where there is no yellow line
What is Position of Safety (POS)
What do you do if train is coming?
A position where you cannot be struck by a train
From POS, face train and give ‘Alright’ Hand Signal
What are the different Rail Gauges?
5 Foot - Vic broad gauge
4 Foot - Standard gauge
6 Foot - minimum distance b/n tracks
| | | | | 5" | 6" | 4" | | | | | <3M...DANGER ZONE...3M>
What is the TFPC?
Track Force Protection Coordinator
- Wears blue hat
- Assesses and implements Track Force Protection arrangements.
Describe Train Directions?
Anything travelling towards FFS is an “UP” service
Anything travelling away from FFS is a “DOWN” service
Imagine Finders St at top of hill
6 Things you need to enter Rail Corridor?
- Metro ID
- PPE
- Category 1 Medical
- Be fit for work
- Be rostered for work
- TTSA Level 1
What are the banned colours in Rail Corridor?
RED
YELLOW
GREEN
What does fit for work mean?
- Free from fatigue
- Free from drugs
- Free from alcohol.
What are the 3 types of Drug & Alcohol testing?
- Random
- Show Cause - targeted
- Following accident/injury (within 3 hrs)
What are the 6 PPE items for Track Workers?
- Hard Hat
- Safety Glasses
- Long Sleeves
- Long Pants
- Rail approved special purpose orange
Hi-vis Vest - Safety Boots - lace-up, steel cap.
What are the 2 PPE items for Drivers?
- Rail approved special purpose orange
Hi-vis Vest. - Safety Boots - lace-up, steel cap.
What is Track Class?
The maximum speed a train can travel on a track:
Inner suburban - 65kmph
What is Sighting Distance?
Minimum distance required based on line speed:
Inner suburban - 455m
What is Safe Approach Distance (SAD)
For people - 2m
For plant - 6.4m
What are the 3 basic pieces of information you need to provide in Radio Comms?
- TDN (Train Describer No.)
- Origin - Destination
- Location
What should all verbal comms be?
ACCURATE
BRIEF
CLEAR
When do you report an incident?
IMMEDIATELY
What is the Reporting Hierarchy?
- Train Controller
- Fellow Workers
- HSR
- Manager
What form do you have to complete to enter the Danger Zone?
Reactive Track Access Request Form
What is the purpose of:
1. Rails?
2. Sleepers?
3. Ballast?
- Rails - Guides the wheels
- Sleepers - Distributes weight and keeps gauge
- Ballast - Provides drainage and support
What is an Automatic Train Stop
When a signal is at STOP the trip arm is raised. If a train irregularly passes a STOP signal the trip arm activates the trains brakes.
When can a mobile phone be used in the Rail Corridor?
- For Fault Finding
- In an emergency
You must be in a POS