Personal track safety

What PPE is required when going on or near the line? (3)

What does the acronym PPE stand for? (1)

Personal Protective Equipment

Public Property Enforcement

Private Property Entry

Professional Practice Exam

When walking on or near the line which of these statements are true? (3)

Walk on the sleepers

Walk in the four foot facing the direction of approaching trains

Walk in the six foot

Be in a position of safety if possible

Walk in the cess if possible

What is the minimum distance that workers must stay away from overhead line (OLE)? (1)

1 foot

9 feet

6 feet

10 feet

What should you do if you hear a warning horn from a train? (1)

Which statement describes the limited clearance sign? (1)

There is no position of safety on this side of the railway for the length of the structure

Do not pass

There is no access unless trains have stopped

No position of safety

What is your position of safety if the line speed is 70mph? (1)

1.25m (4 ft)

2m (6.6ft)

3m (10ft)

5m (16ft)

What is your position of safety if the line speed is 120mph? (1)

2m (6.6ft)

5m (16ft)

1.25m (4ft)

3m (10ft)

What should you do if you see a coworker not following safety procedures? (1)

Ignore it

Report it to your supervisor

Confront the coworker

Join in and break the rules together

When are you Lineside? (1)

When you are within the boundary fence of railway infrastructure

When you arrive at work

When your close to the track

When you sign in at the location office

When are you on or near the line? (2)

When you are within 3m (10ft) of the nearest running rail

When you are within 1.25m (4ft) from the platform edge

When you are within 1.25m (4ft) from the platform edge, carrying out technical duties (tanking)

When you arrive at work

What is the minimum distance that workers must keep tool/equipment away from the line?

10m

Where would you find details of authorized walking routes?

Network Rail Hazard directory

Site folders

Sectional appendix

Company intranet

How often should you receive training on personal track safety?

Once a year

Every two years

Only when starting a new job

Never

What should you do if you are unsure about how to operate a piece of heavy machinery? (1)

Guess and hope for the best

Ask a coworker for help

Consult the instruction manual later

Call your mum

Inform your team leader/supervisor to receive training

What is the most important reason to follow safety procedures? (1)

To avoid getting in trouble with your boss

To impress your coworkers

To prevent accidents and injuries

To save money on insurance

What is the correct phonetic description of EHB 00 27? (1)

Echo Hotel Bravo zero zero two seven

Echo Hotel Bravo 00 27

Envy Home Bravo 00 27

What does the acronym COSS stand for? (1)

Controller of site safety

Commander of staff safety

Capitan of staff standards

Controller of sausage sandwich's

Who should never be distracted from their duties? (1)

Coss

Site warden

Lookout

New staff

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