General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-track workers G1

Question 1

What is the module name for

“General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-track workers”

Answer 1

The module name for “General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-track workers” is:

G1

Question 2

1.2 Getting on and off rail vehicles

When can you get on or off a moving rail vehicle?

Answer 2

1.2 Getting on and off rail vehicles

You must not:
Get on a moving rail vehicle unless it is absolutely necessary, and then only if you can do so safely.

Question 3

1.3 Mechanical and electrical plant or
other equipment

Can you use mechanical or electrical equipment that you have not been trained in?

Answer 3

1.3 Mechanical and electrical plant or
other equipment

No
You must not operate mechanical or electrical plant or any other
equipment unless you have been trained and are authorised to do
so

Question 4

1.5 User-worked level crossings, other
gates and lineside fences

a) User-worked level crossings
What are your responsibilities if you came across a barrier or gate ant a user worked level crossing not closed?

Answer 4

1.5 User-worked level crossings, other
gates and lineside fences

a) User-worked level crossings
You must report to the signaller or Operations Control if you see
any barriers or gates that have been left open or not lowered
properly.

Question 5

1.5 User-worked level crossings, other
gates and lineside fences

b) Other gates and lineside fences
What would your actions be if you came across damage to the lineside fence or other gates?

Answer 5

1.5 User-worked level crossings, other
gates and lineside fences

b) Other gates and lineside fences
If you come across a damaged fence, you must secure it if you can,
and report any defects to the signaller or Operations Control.

Question 6

1.6 Reporting lineside fires

Who must you report a lineside fire to?

Answer 6

1.6 Reporting lineside fires

You must report anyone you believe to be trespassing to the
signaller or Operations Control.

Question 7

1.8 Flowing or pooling water that might
affect structures or earthworks

Please give three examples of where flowing or pooling water might affect structures or earthworks?

Answer 7

1.8 Flowing or pooling water that might
affect structures or earthworks

You must immediately tell the signaller or Operations Control if any of the following might affect structures or earthworks.

• Water rising up from the track or the cess
• Unusual amounts of water pooling next to the track or in the cess
• Water flowing down or pouring out of the sides of embankments
or cuttings.

You must tell the signaller or Operations Control if the water appears
to be displacing any material.

Question 8

1.9 Defective rail vehicle?

Can you remove or obscure a NOT TO GO or other repair label on a defective ral vehicle.

Answer 8

1.9 Defective rail vehicles

No. Unless you are authorised to do so.

Question 9

1.10 Overhead power lines belonging to an electricity company collapsing

If an overhead electric power line belonging to a electricity company falls onto or near the railway, what lines need to be protected?

Answer 9

1.10 Overhead power lines belonging to an electricity company collapsing

All affected lines must be protected.

Question 10

1.10 Overhead power lines belonging to an electricity company collapsing

How close can you get to a fallen powerline or anything connected to it?

Answer 10

1.10 Overhead power lines belonging to an electricity company collapsing

You must not go closer than 5 meters to the fallen power line until it has been
confirmed by the electricity company that it is safe to do so.

Question 11

1.11 Detonators

If you have placed detonators on the line and you expect a train to pass over them, what must you ensure you do?

Answer 11

1.11 Detonators

You must:
• Stand at least 30 metres (approximately 30 yards) away from the detonators.
• Tell anyone else standing close by to also keep this distance away.
• As the train passes over them, turn away.

Question 12

2 Danger to trains

Whenever you can, you must check a moving train for anything that
looks unsafe such as:

Answer 12

2 Danger to trains

The following indicate a train in danger:
• A door not closed properly
• An insecure load
• A vehicle on fire
• A hot axle box
• The headlight not lit
• The tail lamp missing or not lit
• The driver sounding the train in distress warning (which is a continuous series of long blasts on the high/loud tone of the
horn)
• The driver or guard displaying a red hand signal
• The hazard warning indicator (flashing headlights).

If you become aware of any of these hazards or warnings or other dangers, you must immediately tell the signaller, or if this is not possible, the person in charge.

Question 13

3 Stopping a train in an emergency

What hazards might put a approaching train in danger?

Answer 13

3 Stopping a train in an emergency

The following hazards might put a following train in danger:

• A track defect.
• A flood.
• An obstruction.
• A fire.
• Damage to structures or earthworks above or below the line.
• Any light which is out at an emergency indicator.
• A cow, bull or other large animal within the boundary fence (even if it is not an immediate danger to trains).
• Any other animals on or near the line.

Question 14

3 Stopping a train in an emergency

How do you show a hand danger signal if you are riding on a vehicle?

Answer 14

3 Stopping a train in an emergency

If you are riding on a vehicle, raise one arm held out horizontally.

Question 15

3 Stopping a train in an emergency

How would you show a danger sign if you did not have a red flag?

Answer 15

3 Stopping a train in an emergency

If you do not have a red flag, raise both
arms above your head.

Question 16

3 Stopping a train in an emergency

During darkness or in poor visibility

You do not have a red light, and need to show a danger sign. how can you do this during darkness?

Answer 16

3 Stopping a train in an emergency

During darkness or in poor visibility

You would wave any light violently.

Question 17

4 Accidents
4.1 Reporting an accident

You must report an accident as quickly as possible to the signaller or Operations Control. What information must you convey in a “ Railway Emergency Call”?

Answer 17

4 Accidents
4.1 Reporting an accident

Your name
• Your job title
• Your employer
• Where you are speaking from
• Your telephone or radio call number.
Exact location and details of the accident
Are lines blocked and those you think could be blocked
if emergency services are needed

Question 18

4 Accidents
4.1 Reporting an accident

When reporting an accident what must you first say?

Answer 18

4 Accidents
4.1 Reporting an accident

You must first say ‘This is an emergency call’. This is important, as you will get the immediate attention of the person you are speaking to.

Question 19

4.4 Reporting a dangerous goods incident

How would you report a dangerous goods incident?

Answer 19

4.4 Reporting a dangerous goods incident

If there are dangerous goods on a train, you must tell the signaller, Operations Control or the local manager ‘This is a rail dangerous goods emergency’

Question 20

4.4 Reporting a dangerous goods
incident

What information might you be asked to relay from this Hazard Warning Panel?

Answer 20

4.4 Reporting a dangerous goods
incident

You might be asked to relay the United Nations Number from the Hazard Warning Panel

Question 21

4.4 Reporting a dangerous goods
incident

During a Dangerous goods emergency you must?

Answer 21

4.4 Reporting a dangerous goods
incident

You must:
• Keep well clear
• Keep the wind behind you as you face any affected vehicles or packages
• Avoid low-lying places where gas may gather
• Keep unauthorised people well clear
• Try to put out any fire, without putting yourself or anyone else at risk
• Keep naked lights and lamps well clear
• Not smoke, use matches or pocket lighters
• Not use a mobile phone near any vehicle carrying flammable loads.

Question 22

6 Trackside definitions
The Lineside

When would you be considered as being Lineside?

Answer 22

6 Trackside definitions

You are on the lineside if:
• You are between the railway boundary fence and the area called on or near the line.
• You can be seen by the driver of an approaching train.

You are not on the lineside if you are on a station platform.