Homeworks Flashcards by Nicholas Ho

Authority Standard Rules often cover the same topic or procedure as another rule or special instruction. If one is more restrictive than the other, which rule applies?

The more restrictive rule applies

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What is the first priority in the performance of duty?

Safety

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What are the responsibilities in regards to having and maintaining a valid driver’s license?

Is a condition of employment and failure to do so will result in being disqualified from service. If suspended, must immediately report to supervisor.

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What are some conditions that may impair your ability to perform your duties properly?

Fatigue, Use and effect of Over the Counter medications, personal situations that may impact alertness or ability to concentrate.

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What must you do if you are injured on duty?

Immediately obtain first aid, and must before going off duty report incident to immediate supervisor regardless the extent of injuries.

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When are employees subject to the prohibitions of the Septa Drug & Alcohol Policy?

On Duty, Subject to Duty, Pre-Duty, On Septa property or vehicles, or when involved in septa business while not on septa property

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What classifies an employee as accident prone?

Employees who experience an excessive number of accidents in comparison to their peer workers.

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When is an employee allowed to engage a substitute to complete their assignment?

When they have permission from proper authority.

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What term is used for an employee who failed to report at the required time?

Considered a miss and subject to alternative assignment

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When is an employee considered AWOL?

Regular employees are AWOL when they don’t report by the end of their shift. Extra employees are awol after 8 hours

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When are employees prohibited from wearing sunglasses?

During the evening or at night, in subways or tunnels, or when prevailing weather conditions make the use of sunglasses unsafe.

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When is an employee allowed to use a cell phone on duty?

The train’s communication system fails and need phone when safely stopped; If specifically authorized by proper authority

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What must an employee do if an overpayment or irregularity in pay, compensation or benefits is discovered?

Must immediately be reported to supervisor

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What must an employee do if unsure if person is authorized to enter authority property?

Should request ID and/or request that the individual clearly state their purpose

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What should be given to the media to other questions that may fall under the responsibility of senior management or PR Department?

“For comment please contact Public Relations”

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Are employees permitted to use Authority operated parking facilities without payment?

No, they are permitted to use facilities under same conditions as passengers.

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What must be done with articles/packages left on the train?

Must be turned in to proper authority and when possible tagged for ID purposes. Poa office at suburban station

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What are the numbered groupings between the 13 Regional Rail Lines?

No Northbound - Cynwyd
Norristown - Wilmington/Newark
West Trenton - Media/Wawa
Warminster - Airport
Doylestown/Lansdale - Paoli/Thorndale
Chestnut Hill East - Trenton
Fox Chase - Chestnut Hill West

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How are trains authorized to depart ahead of schedule designated in the Timetable?

“D” or Deadhead trains that are listed before the time in the timetable

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What type of station stop only requires the Engineer to stop to pick up passengers standing on the platform that are clearly visible?

Flag Stop (F Stop)

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How are trains numbered for the following locations?

a. Powelton Ave. Yard
b. Suburban Station
c. Roberts Ave. Yard/Fern Rock TC

a. Between 6000-6899
b. Between 1000-1899
c. Between 9000-9899

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What does a “D” in front of the train number mean?

Deadhead Train that operates as a non revenue service train

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What is the part of the Timetable which prescribes direction, number, frequency and times of designated trains?

Schedule

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Under what conditions are trains authorized to make a stop at Roberts Ave. Yard?

Scheduled to Wayne Jct. and less than 3 minutes late.

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Safety is of first importance. What in doubt what action must be followed?

Follow the safest course of action

As an Assistant Conductor, what publications are you required to carry on duty?

Passenger Operations Manual, NORAC, Authority Standard Rules, Safety Rules, Emergency Evacuation Procedures (SEP), Air Brake (SAB), bulletin order, division notice

A reflector, flag, or light in the red-orange-amber color range, affixed to the rear of the train is?

Marker

Who must you ask if you are in doubt as to the interpretation of a rule or Special Instruction? a. Train Dispatcher b. Immediate Supervisor c. Training Dept. Personnel d. All of the above

d. All of the above

What publication issued periodically by the designated officer that contains instructions or information that does not affect the movement of the train?

Division Notice (DN)

A ______ is a combination of two switches connecting two adjacent tracks

Crossover

A _____ is a system of tracks used for the making up of trains and storing of cars

Yard

A _____ is a track safety device designed to guide a car off the rails as a means to protect against collisions or other accidents.

Derail

A ____ is a place designated on the station pages of the timetable by name

Station

Define a train designated by Timetable Schedule?

Scheduled Train

List two items to be discussed during a job briefing as it pertains to Assistant Conductor.

Known Safety Hazards, Work assignments for each crew member, Correct Time, Form D's in effect

A _____ is a track safety device designed to guide a car off the rails as a means to protect against collisions or other accidents.

Derail

A ____ is a place designated on the station pages of the timetable by name

Station

Define a train designated by Timetable Schedule?

Scheduled Train

List two items to be discussed during a job briefing as it pertains to Assistant Conductor.

Known Safety Hazards, Work assignments for each crew member, Correct Time, Form D's in effect

Where can an employee find a standard clock?

Can find them at a station equipped with standard clock referred to by the station page in timetable

What is a Bulletin Order?

A weekly publication used to notify employees of changes to rules, procedures, or other instructions affecting the movement of trains. Issued periodically by designated officer.

What does a Blue Signal displayed on a track or on equipment indicate?

Workmen are working on, underneath, or in between equipment. Can only be shut off by that workman or workman of the same craft

When necessary to cross in front of standing equipment, employees should not cross closer than ____ feet to the equipment.

15 feet

What must employees wear when providign on ground warning at a road crossing?

PPE (Safety Vest)

When may a train make an unscheduled stop?

Can make unauthorized stop with authorization from the dispatcher.

Employees must stay at least ____ feet from downed or dangling wires?

10 feet

Any object waved violently on or near a track is a signal to:

Stop

What procedure is required if there is doubt concerning the meaning of a hand signal?

Movement must be stopped

What is the proper flagging equipment for DAYTIME use?

Red flag and fusees.

What must be transmitted three times to obtain use of radio channels for initial report of conditions endangering train movements?

Emergency 3x

When running three short on the communicating buzzer is a signal to:

Movement must be stopped at next station.

What is the proper communicating buzzer signal to stop a train while it is moving?

Long Sound

Who is responsible for ascertaining that all flagging appliances and devices are in proper working condition?

All employees

List in order steps to operate (throw) a hand operated switch a. Switch footing and bring latch to opposite side b. Check for tension c. Look both ways before crossing tracks d. Make sure switch point is flush against the stock rail e. While bending knees lift switch lever to halfway point f. Check for debris in switch point

C, F, B, E, A, D

What are the proper flagging devices prescribed for NIGHTIME use?

White light and fusees

List in order the proper procedure for lighting and extinguishing a fusee a. Strike fusee against the striking cap, away from the body to light b. Point lit fusee away from the body when displaying hand signals c. Pull strip off top of fusee exposing the striking cap d. Hit fusee against the railhead to extinguish e. Twist triking cap off top of fusee

C, E, A, B, D

Who is responsible for the safe movement of train, including proper conduct of employees on the train? a. Conductor b. Engineer c. Assistant Conductor d. Operator

a. Conductor

What is the responsibility of an assistant conductor who observes a violation of operating rules or instructions that may jeopardize the safe operation of the train?

Report to supervisor and written report

Trains must be available for passenger boarding: a. Five minutes prior to trains scheduled departing time b. Immediately upon completion of preparation procedures c. Passengers are boarded a the discretion of crewmembers d. All of the above

b. Immediately upon completion of preparation procedures

To the best of their abilities, employees working on a septa train must not permit: a. Bicycles during off peak periods b. Pets in a carrier c. Begging or soliciting d. Passengers in wheelchairs

c. Begging or soliciting

When a passenger reports an accident to an employee, what steps must be taken?

Must notify the conductor who must make necessary arrangements to secure assistance. If possible, conductor or crew member must obtain info from passenger such as name, address, etc.

Unless otherwise instructed, when a train arrives at its final terminal crewmembers: a. May depart as soon as the train stops safely b. Must remain at the proper location until all passengers have detrained safely c. Must determine by physical inspection that all passengers have detrained before yarding and securing equipment d. Both b and c

d. Both b and c

While an employee is engaged in serving the public, which of the following are prohibited? a. Furnishing their name upon request b. Passengers boarding trains without shoes or shirts c. Enforcement of regulations prohibiting smoking on septa property d. Making station announcements

b. Passengers boarding trains without shoes or shirts

While performing service on passenger train, crewmembers are encouraged to occupy seats with passengers and enter into conversations as long as they are courteous

False

What assistance must an employee provide to a passenger using a wheelchair?

Must assist with lateral movement of wheelchair to the extent employee is able

What must be determined prior to allowing a passenger using a wheelchair to board the train?

Must determine that destination is completely wheelchair accessible

When train crew members are aware that a passenger with hearing impairment is on board what additional courtesy is the employee required to give this passenger

Must notify personally when train is approaching deaf passenger's destination

False

What publication must be used to inform of scheduled track work, requiring crewmembers to make on board announcements informing passengers of possible delays

Division notice

Septa passenger trains consisting of 2 or more cars must have at least ____ regardless of the time of day a. Only the lead car open b. The first two cars open c. Only the rear car open d. All cars must be open

b. The first two cars open

Which doors must be opened during peak hours in order to permit safe and efficient loading and unloading of passengers at Jefferson Station, Suburban Station, and 30th Street? a. All doors except the rear door b. All doors except the first door c. All doors on the platform d. All doors on the first two cars

c. All doors on the platform

At all high level platforms the Conductor or an employee designated by the Conductor must be positioned at the rear door for each station stop to: a. Determine when it is safe to start the train b. Observe the departing end of the platform for safety hazards c. Observe the passenger in the coach d. Both a and b

d. Both a and b

Which of the following statements is false? a. Passengers are not allowed to occupy the vestibule when the train is in motion b. It is permissible to leave the doors open as long as they are on the side away from the passenger platform c. Wheelchairs are not permitted to occupy the aisle of the train d. While the train is in motion the door between the coach and vestibule must be closed

b. It is permissible to leave the doors open as long as they are on the side away from the passenger platform

When is it permissible to place a wedge under the vestibule door or lock the latch of the vestibule doors to keep the door open?

When A/C fails

When is an assistant conductor permitted to pass communicating buzzer signals or hand signals to start the train?

When conductors asks them to/gives permission to

When a passenger inquires about a lost item, you should direct the passenger to

Passenger services office Suburban Station

When doors used at Center City stations are not to be used at outlying points what procedure must be followed?

Must make appropriate announcement of which doors are available

When reporting for work a train Assistant Conductor must report to the

Conductor

In the event of of an evacuation what must be done with bicycles that are on the train?

Cyclists must be directed to leave bicycles on the trains. Crews must secure in safe location and inform Suburban Station Supervisor

What type of assignment requires the employee to report for duty no earlier than 4am on a calendar day and finish no later than 8pm?

Type 1 Assignment

What type of assignment requires the employee be on duty any time from 8pm to 3:59am the next calendar day?

Type 2 Assignment

What must an assistant conductor working between 4am and 8pm do when that assignment is delayed or adjusted so that the assignment actually works between 12:01am and 3:59am?

Must stop performing covered service no later than 11:55pm. Must report to train dispatcher no later than 11:45pm. Must report to POA office

What is the minimum number of consecutive hours a train employee must have off duty prior to going on duty during a 24 hour period?

8 Consecutive hours

What is the least number of hours an employee must have off duty after being on duty for 12 consecutive hours?

10 consecutive hours

How many days within the at most 14 consecutive days series must the employee not initiate an on duty period

Must have 2 calendar days

What is the portion of the employee's time on duty when the employee is engaged in, or connected with the movement of the train?

Covered Service

Any non covered service at the behest of the railroad and performed for the railroad but not separated from covered service by a qualifying off duty period at least 8 or 10 hours

Comingled Service

The physical relocation of a. train employee from one point to another as a result of a railroad issued verbal or written directive

Deadheading

A period of time treated as neither time on duty nor time off duty, and any period of service for the railroad that does not qualify as either covered or comingled service

Limbo Time

The permanent on duty location of a. train employee's regular assignment, the single fixed location identified by the railroad

Regular Reporting Point (RRP)

Any location where a train employee reports to begin or restart a duty tour that is not the employee's permanent on duty location

Other Than Regular Reporting Point (OTRRP)

Travel time between a train employee's resident and their RRP

Commute Time

All periods of covered service and comingled service occurring between two statutory off duty periods of 8/10 hours is called

Duty Tour

The difference between the travel time from train employee's residence and their RRP is greater than the travel between train employee's residence and his/her OTRRP is considered

Deadhead Time

The actual time that a train employee stops performing covered service is called?

Relieved Time

The time that an employee is released from all activities a th behest of the railroad

Final Release

An off duty period of at least 4 hours but less than the required statutory off duty period is called

Interim Release

What radio transmissions must be repeated by the employee receiving them?

All transmissions must be repeated by receiver except in yard switching operations and transmissions that do not contain any information

When must the employee receiving the call acknowledge a radio call?

Must acknowledge immediately unless doing so would interfere w/ safety

What word signifies that the message was received and understood?

ROGER

What word is used at the close of transmission when a response is expected?

OVER

What word is used when required by Rule 705, to signify that you have repeated instructions correctly

ROGER

What word is used at the close of a transmission when a response is not expected?

OVER

What radio transmissions are prohibited

False distress communication, unnecessary chatter, obscene profane remarks

Where can an employee find a standard clock?

Can find them at a station equipped with standard clock referred to by the station page in timetable

The _____ is the publication used to summarize changes to the timetable and other instruction manuals

General Order