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TTSA Flashcards

1
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What are the rail corridor boundaries?

A
  1. Fence to fence

Or

  1. 15m from the outer rail
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2
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What is 6ft?

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The minimum distance between two tracks

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3
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What are the boundaries of the danger zone?

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3m from each outer rail. As well all the space within, above and below.

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4
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What is a position of safety?

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A place where you cannot be struck by rail traffic.

Drivers are responsible for identifying a POS.

Drivers are to ensure a P.O.S is available at all times

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5
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Where is the platform danger zone?

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From the yellow line to the edge of the pit. If there is no yellow line present, 1.5m from the edge of the pit.

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6
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What happens if you refuse a drug and alcohol test?

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The test will be treated as Confirmed Positive. You will be stood down without pay immediately and subject to disciplinary action, which may include termination of employment.

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What must you do if you get over the counter and prescription drugs?

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If you are taking prescription medication, you MUST inform your supervisor / Manager BEFORE you start work.

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When can you be asked to do an infield alcohol or drug test?

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  1. Randomly for any person employed or conducting work on any MTM workplace of site
  2. When MTM has “Show cause” (having reasonable suspicion)
  3. Following an accident or incident (within 3 hours)
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What are the six things you need before working in the rail corridor?

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  1. Metro ID
  2. You need to be fit for work
  3. Correct PPE
  4. Category 1 Medical
  5. Rostered for work
  6. TTSA-1 qualification
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10
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What are the two directions of travel?

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  1. Up (Towards Flinders St RWS)
  2. Down (Away from Flinders St RWS)
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11
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What is TFPC?

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Track force protection co-ordinator. They wear a blue hard hat. They assess and implement track force protection arrangements.

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12
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What colours must you NOT wear in the rail corridor?

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  1. Red
  2. Yellow
  3. Green
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What do you need, to be ‘Fit for work’?

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  1. Free from fatigue
  2. Have a 0 alcohol reading
  3. Be free from any illicit drugs or impairing medication
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14
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What are the mandatory PPE for track workers?

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  1. Approved high visibility garments / vest that is ‘fluorescent orange’
  2. Hard hat
  3. Eye protection
  4. Long sleeve shirt
  5. Full length trousers
  6. Steel capped, lace up boots with ankle support
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15
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What are the mandatory PPE for train drivers?

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  1. Approved high visibility garment / vest that is ‘fluorescent orange’
  2. Steel capped, lace up boots with ankle protection
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16
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What is an Audible Warning device?

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A device such as a whistle, siren, horn or hooter - used to give warning

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17
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What is electrical infrastructure?

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Equipment and systems for supplying and distributing electricity for traction purposes. Wires, cables and electrical equipment associated with low voltage electrical switch rooms, signalling and substations.

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18
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What is five foot?

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The five foot area between the rails, also known as Victorian Broad gauge. 1600mm.

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19
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What is four foot?

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The 4 ft area between rails, also known as standard gauge (ARTC). 1435mm.

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20
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What is a platform?

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A raised or level area, that allows people to leave and enter trains.

21
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What is points?

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A track component consisting of pared pieces or tapered rail that can be moved and set. To allow tracks to diverge or converge.

22
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What are all the rolling stock / maintenance vehicles?

A
  1. Comeng Electric train
  2. HCMT
  3. Xtrapolis Electric train
  4. Siemens Electric train
  5. Velocity train (V-line)
  6. High-rail
  7. Tamper
  8. Infrastructure Evaluation Vehicle (Maintenance)
23
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Under what legislation is endangered animal and plant protected?

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Environmental Protection Act 2018. You must not enter a fenced or sign posted area.

24
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Who is allowed to dispose of Asbestos?

A

Asbestos is a prescribed industrial waste that must be removed by an EPA (Environmental Protection Authority) approved contractor.

25
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When must you report an incident, injury and near miss?

A

Immediately.

Information to report
1. Identify yourself, TDN (Train described number), Destination - Origin

  1. Location
  2. Describe the situation
  3. Indicate the urgency of the response required
  4. Identify the immediate hazards
26
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What is the reporting hierarchy?

A
  1. Train control at Metrol
  2. HSR (Health and safety rep)
  3. Fellow workers
  4. Manager
27
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Where are rolling stock faults reported to?

A

All rolling stock faults are reported to Train Control at Metrol

28
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Who can you contact if you notice an overhead system fault?

A

You first try to contact your Train controller at Metrol. If you can’t contact them, you can also contact Electrol as they are in charge of the maintenance of the overhead system.

29
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What should you do if you see a Terminal Stop Sign (Star sign with black circle)?

A

This indicates that the overhead system / traction supply is coming to an end in 15m. Drivers must stop at least 3m prior to the terminating Sign.

30
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What are the types of tension structures?

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Tension structures are used to keep tension on the contact wire when it expands and retracts due to temperature.

  1. Spring Type Tensioner
  2. Weight Type Tensioner
31
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What are guy wires ?

A

Heavy wires used with anchors in the ground to provide stability to Stanchions.

32
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What are section insulators?

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These are used to section off parts of the overhead system.

The 3 types are:
1. Fibreglass
2. Porcelain
3. Wood

33
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What components make up the overhead electrical system?

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  1. The contact wire which transmits power to the train pantograph, which then gives the train power / traction power
  2. Droppers are used to suspend the contact wire from the Catenary wire
  3. Dropper feeder are heavy gauge Cooper wires pleaded between the contact and catenary wire to conduct electricity
  4. Catenary wire supports the contact wire
  5. 1500 Volt feeders. Substation power is supplied to the Catenary by these heavy gauge copper cables.
34
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What is in constant contact with the contact wire to supply the train with power?

A

The Pantograph.

35
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What are transmission wires?

A

Transmission wires distribute 22000v AC (Alternating current) along the rail corridor to the substation.

36
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What are Stanchions?

A

All 1500v power components for the overhead system are suspended by these steel structures.

There are 3 types:
- Portal Stanchion
- Cantilever Stanchion
- Stand off Stanchion (mainly used for curves)

37
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What are Steady Arms?

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Steady Arms hold the contact wire in position from the Stanchion towards the centre of the track. They keep the contact wire staggered to prevent excess wear of the Pantograph.

38
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What is cable trunking?

A

Cable trunking carries the cables that connect the signalling equipment to signal boxes on the MTM network.

39
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What is a rail shorting device?

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It is a cable used as a safety measure to short circuit overhead should power be restored before works on the track have been completed.

40
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What are the safe approach distances?

A
  1. 2m exclusion zone for personal
  2. 6.4m for a mobile plant
41
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What is the driver responsibilities for a shock victim?

A
  • Personal safety
  • Safety to Passengers
  • Isolate power (Contact Train Control / Electrol)
  • Attend to victim
42
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What is safe working?

A

The controlled movement of rail traffic to protect workers, infrastructure and other rail traffic.

43
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What are the basic hand signals!

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  1. The ‘all right’ hand signal is used when the work your doing doesn’t obstruct the track
  2. The ‘Stop’ hand signal is used to alert the driver that there is an abnormal obstruction ahead
44
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What components make up the track system?

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  1. Ballast (Rocks) is the material between the sleepers and formation for the purpose of providing support and drainage of the track
  2. Sleepers are made from concrete, timber or steel. They are used to maintain the correct spacing or gauge between the rails
  3. Rails guide the wheels of the train
45
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What OHS act do we operate under?

A

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004

46
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What are the two points?

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  1. Turnout points - used to alter the route of the train
  2. Crossover points - used to cross from one track to another
47
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What’s are the two lines (track set ups)?

A
  1. Single line (Bi-directional) - trains can travel up and down on the single track
  2. Double line - 1 track for both up and down
48
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What are the inner suburban sighting distances?

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  1. Speed = 65km/hr
  2. Distance = 455m

Usually implemented by the TFPC (Track force protection coordinator)

49
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What safety measure is in place to stop the train if they go trough a stop signal.

A

Automatic train stop.

Train Class Of 213 (11 decks)

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