Assessment One - Working Environment

Question 1

What is the maximum amount of hours you can work in a shift? (Hidden Rule)

Answer 1

12 Hours

Question 2

How many hours rest should you have between duties? (Hidden Rule)

Answer 2

12 Hours

Question 3

What is the maximum amount of consecutive days you can work? (Hidden Rule)

Answer 3

13 Days

Question 4

What is the maximum amount of hours you can work in a 7 day period? (Hidden Rule)

Answer 4

72 Hours

Question 5

What must you do if you are in breach of the Hidden Rule?

Answer 5

Inform TCS (Train Crew Supervisor)

Question 6

What do we use to update the Sectional Appendix?

Answer 6

PONs (Periodical Operating Notices)

Question 7

When are “PONs” published?

Answer 7

March / June / Sept / Dec
(Quarterly)

Question 8

What is in section 1 of the PONs?

Answer 8

Section 1 - Amendments to National Operations

Question 9

What is in section 2 of the PONs?

Answer 9

Section 2 - Miscellaneous instructions and notices.

Question 10

What does “SPAD” mean?

Answer 10

“Signal Passed at Danger”

Question 11

What does “SOL” mean?

Answer 11

“Safety Of Line”

Question 12

What does the SPAD notice board indicate?

Answer 12

Red 1-7 days
Yellow 8-14 days
Double Yellow 15-20 days
Green 21 days or more

Question 13

What does “CRE” mean? And where might you see it?

Answer 13

“Collect Revenue Equipment”
Seen in a diagram of work.

Question 14

What does “DISP” mean and where might it be seen?

Answer 14

“Dispose of train” (Lock it up)
Seen on a diagram of work.

Question 15

What does “PTDT mean? And where might it be seen?

Answer 15

“Prepare Train and carry out Door Test” seen on a diagram of work.

Question 16

On a diagram of work. What does “SX” mean?

Answer 16

Saturday excluded.

Question 17

On a diagram of work. What does “SUX” mean?

Answer 17

Sunday excluded

Question 18

What would you expect to do if you saw “PASS” on your diagram of work?

Answer 18

Travel as a passenger!

Question 19

What 4 things might you report to a TCS? (Train crew supervisor)

Answer 19

-Late for work
-Lost or forgotten ID
-Delay
-Sickness

Question 20

On a diagram of work. What does “SO” mean?

Answer 20

Sat only.

Question 21

If you were swapping a shift. What 3 things must be adhered to?

Answer 21

Must:
Be a valid traction
Be Compliant with the Hidden Rule
Know the route swapped

Question 22

What 9 things that will appear in the Sectional Appendix

Answer 22

-Station and platform lengths
-Speeds and direction of travel
-Signaling systems in use
-Signal boxes
-Junctions
-Mileage
-Level crossings
-Tunnels and viaducts

Question 23

Name the top 5 most important notice cases in order.

Answer 23

Late - Red boarder
New
General
Permanent
Health and safety - Yellow boarder

Question 24

Name 6 additional notice cases.

Answer 24

Daily appearance
Safety of the line
Special events
SPAD (Signal Passed at Danger)
Rosters
Union/welfare

Question 25

What will you find on the late notice case? (BLEEDERS)

Answer 25

Blanket speed restriction Landslides Emergency engineering work Emergency speed restrictions Diversions Equipment failures Register Severe weather warnings

Question 26

How long will information remain on the “Late” notice case?

Answer 26

72 Hours

Question 27

What will you find on the “New” notice case? (PICP)

Answer 27

Planned engineering works Instructions from managers Changes to methods of work Performance figures / company names

Question 28

How long will information remain on the “New” notice case?

Answer 28

4 weeks.

Question 29

What will you find on the “General” notice case? (SWOT)

Answer 29

Safety of line information (SOL) Walking routes applicable to depot Operations and technical info Train crew diagram information

Question 30

How long will information remain on the “General” notice case?

Answer 30

4 weeks, can be extended to 8

Question 31

What will you find on the “Perminant” notice case? (TRAPD)

Answer 31

Traction Knowledge Route knowledge Alcohol and drugs policy Poor rail adhesion Driving cab passes

Question 32

What will you find on the “Health and Safety” notice case? (FEETACE)

Answer 32

First aid arrangements Employers insurance certificate Evacuation plan for location Treatment for electric shock Accident reporting procedures CIRAS posters Environmental policy Any other relevant info

Question 33

What is Section A of the Weekly Operational Notices? (TESG)

Answer 33

Section A Temporary Speed Restrictions

Question 34

What is Section B of the Weekly Operational Notices? (TESG)

Answer 34

Section B Engineering Arrangements

Question 35

What is Section C of the Weekly Operational Notices? (TESG)

Answer 35

Section C Signaling and permanent way alterations.

Question 36

What is Section D of the Weekly Operational Notices? (TESG)

Answer 36

Section D General instructions and notices

Question 37

Other than sections A to D. What else appears in the Weekly Operational Notices? (TESG)

Answer 37

Safety Issues

Question 38

Name 5 things you will find on a diagram of work. (Docket or Schedule sheet)

Answer 38

Diagram number Depot name Departure time Arrival time Break time Head code Relieving conductor Traction type

Question 39

What is the “accepted” level of alcohol per 100ml of blood?

Answer 39

29mg per 100ml Blood

Question 40

What are the two named reasons for drug/alcohol testing?

Answer 40

For cause (Suspicion or Incident) Random (5% of work force per year)

Question 41

What must you tell your Dr or Pharmacist when being issued with medication?

Answer 41

That you perform a safety critical role.

Question 42

When starting new medication. Who must you inform?

Answer 42

Train crew supervisor Or Conductor team manager Or Depot shift manager (Depot dependent)

Question 43

What do 3 asterisks mean?

Answer 43

This item will not appear in future issues of the WONs

Question 44

What does the dagger mean?

Answer 44

Warning boards and indicators will move as work progresses

Question 45

What does 20/40 mean (example)

Answer 45

Different speed restrictions.

Question 46

What does a solid vertical line mean?

Answer 46

New or amended item

Question 47

How many yards is 1 chain?

Answer 47

22 Yards in one chain.

Question 48

How many chains in a mile?

Answer 48

80 chains in a mile

Question 49

What is the last notice case you should always check before leaving duty?

Answer 49

The daily appearance case

Question 50

What is the NORTHERN Drug and Alcohol tolerance?

Answer 50

Zero Tolerance!

Question 51

What might happen if I am found to be using a mobile device while performing a safety critical task?

Answer 51

Dismissal / potential prosecution

Question 52

What is a TOC?

Answer 52

Train operating company

Question 53

What does “DMU” mean?

Answer 53

Diesel Multiple Units

Question 54

What does “EMU” mean?

Answer 54

Electric Multiple Units

Question 55

What would the “3” tell you in an engine model number?

Answer 55

3 = An electronic traction

Question 56

What would the “1” tell you in an engine model number?

Answer 56

1 - A diesel traction

Question 57

What is a “DSM”?

Answer 57

Depot Shift Manager

Question 58

What is a CTM?

Answer 58

Conductor Team Manager

Question 59

What does CIRAS stand for?

Answer 59

Confidential Incident Reporting at Source

Question 60

Name reporting form A

Answer 60

Accidents, Assaults and Serious incidents.

Question 61

Name reporting form B

Answer 61

Poor Brakes

Question 62

Name reporting form C

Answer 62

Route Crime (such as damage to platforms etc)

Question 63

Name reporting form D

Answer 63

Door open in traffic (DOIT)

Question 64

Name reporting form E

Answer 64

Environment and Fire

Question 65

What is a TIR form?

Answer 65

Travel Incident Report