Interim 1 Flashcards by Stuart McDougall

What is the legal limit on the railway for alcohol in the blood in milligrams?

29mg alcohol per 100ml blood

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If your doctor prescribes medication for an illness, what are your responsibilities under the drug & alcohol policy?

Tell the doctor you carry out a safety critical role/request non-drowsy
Inform Manager/Resources

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If you are charged with a drink driving offence by the police, who do you need to inform & how?

Inform Line Manager
In writing

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If a driver fails to follow correct manual handling practices, what negative consequences can this have for the driver & company?

Injury
Accidents
Time off Work
Distraction due to injury
Risk of SPAD/Operational Incident
Delays owing to sickness
Legal Implications
Increased overtime expenses for drivers covering

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Explain the ‘Hidden Rules’ for an employee

12hr max shift length
12hr rest between shifts
72 hours max per week
13 max consecutive shifts

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List four things you must do if you are unable to attend work due to sickness?

Inform line manager/resources you are unable to attend work ASAP
Tell them the nature of the illness
Declare any medication
Discuss possible resumption date

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Give 5 ways defensive thinking can be applied to preparing for duty?

Prepare bags the night before
Ensuring you get enough sleep
Ironing uniform night before
Ensuring compliance with A&D policy
Prepare meals night before
Use discretion & common sense

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List seven items of equipment that a driver must possess when on duty?

Hi Viz vest
Watch
Safety Shoes
Carriage Key
Traction key
BR1 key
Torch/Hand Lamp

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How do you obtain replacement equipment out of hours at your depot?

TSSO/Spake kit locker

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What are the requirements for drivers that wear glasses or sunglasses?

Must have spare pair of glasses in kit bag
Sunglasses must be approved type

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State three items of PPE that a driver must possess on duty?

Safety Shoes,
Hi Viz Vest
Torch/Hand Lamp

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State three authorities that a driver must carry when on Duty?

Company ID card
Train Driving License
Paper counterpart driving license

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What is an authorised walking route?

Risk assessed route for getting from A to B
May or may not require PTS qualification.

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List three notices or notice boards that you should check/read before working your first train?

Late notices
Leaf Fall board
New Notice case
Roster
Daily Alterations

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What does ABC-P mean when associated with communication?

Accuracy
Brevity
Clarity
Professionalism

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What are the rules that apply to verbal communication of a train head code?

Letters - phonetic alphabet
Numbers - spoken separately

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State two messages that should not be used when relaying messages concerning safety?

Not Clear
Over and Out

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List the components of an emergency message

This is an Emergency Call
Am I speaking to the signaller?
Name/Grade/Company
Current Location
Location of incident
Which (if any) lines are blocked
Electrical switch off required?
Emergency Services required?
Repeat back

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What numbers can be used to call for emergency services from GSM-R?

999
112
911

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During a message concerning safety, how do both parties confirm that they have correctly understood the message?

Repeat back

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You are walking along a cess & you observe a problem with a moving train that could affect safety, what do you do?

Try to stop the train by:
Hand signal
Contacting the signaller

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What is your first concern at all times?

Own personal safety

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What members of railway staff may be permitted to travel in the cab of a train in line with their duties?

Pilot
Route Learner
Trainee Driver under instruction
NR staff
Competence Manager
Line Manager
Driver Trainer
Another driver in line with duties

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When walking on or near the line, what safety factors would you check (if possible) on a moving train?

Door not closed properly
Insecure Load
Vehicle on fire
Hot Axle Box
Headlight not lit
Tail lamp missing or not lit
Train in distress warning
red handsignal
hazard warning lights

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What information can be found on the inside of a Signal Post Telephone?

Grid Ref Phonetic Alphabet Controlling Signal Box Name Signal Box number

Before going on or near the line what information should you be aware of?

Curvature of the line Linespeed Direction of travel Position(s) of safety Bi-directional lines Areas of limited clearance Refuges Electrification

What is the definition of 'on or near the line'?

Within 3m/10ft of nearest running rail or the line itself

What is the definition of 'Lineside'

Between boundary fence and area defined as on or near the line.

What is the minimum position of safety for the following line speeds: 85mph 100mph 115mph

1.25m (4') 1.25m (4') 2m (6'6")

On the western region, what is generally designated the 'Up line'?

The line that runs towards London.

In what publication can you find details of all running lines?

Sectional appendix

Typically on what side of the running lines can mileposts be found?

When are you permitted to walk on or near the line?

In line with your duties When authorised and briefed of hazards

What are your responsibilities regarding PPE?

Keep it clean Wear it appropriately & correctly Replace it when necessary

If you are required to walk on or near the line, where is the safest place to walk & in what direction?

In the Cess Facing oncoming traffic

State five typical hazards that could be encountered when walking on or near the line?

Slips, trips & falls Electrification Uneven ballast Train Movements Trailing cables Debris Damaged Trough Poor visibility Curvature of line

You observe a train approaching when you are on or near the line, what action would you take

Acknowledge the warning horn (one hand in the air) Move to a position of safety.

Who is in charge of Overhead Line Equipment?

Electrical Control Officer (ECO)

What is the normal voltage of the overhead AC lines?

25kV

How would you recognise a DC third rail?

Raised Sits on ceramic or rubber insulators Dull in colour

When placing Track Circuit Operating Clips in a DC area, give two precautions you must take?

Start furthest away from 3rd rail Do not touch 3rd Rail

On which type of line must Track Circuit Operating Clips not be used?

4th Rail lines

How many times can a track circuit operating clip be used?

Once

What is the meaning of a red & white chequered board?

Limited Clearance - no position of safety this side of the railway for the length of the structure

What is the meaning of a blue & white chequered board?

No refuges - no position of safety or refuges this side of the rail (there are on the other).

If you are required to lay emergency protection, what equipment would you need to take?

Detonators Red Flag (or hand torch) Track circuit Operating Clips Lamp Hi Viz

Name 2 pieces of equipment that are kept on a train which can be used when evacuating passengers in an emergency?

Crowbar Rope Axe Saw Hammer First Aid Kit Glow Sticks Ladder

List the types of vulnerable passengers who could pose a risk as you pull into a station?

Illness/Poor Health/Pregnant Disabled/Elderly Under the influence of alcohol/drugs Foreign (English not first language) Ovecrowded

What can you do to prevent becoming distracted at the PTI?

Keep window closed Only answer questions when ready/appropriate Remain vigilant Re-check signal Correctly set DRA

What do SAS-SPAD & SOY-SPAD stand for?

Started against Signal - Signal Passed At Danger Started on Yellow - Signal Passed at Danger

How can you reduce the risk of SAS-SPAD occurring?

Set DRA Brake into full service Do not start dispatch until signal clears F&R into Neutral

You are walking to your train on the platform at its origin station, approaching from the rear. Give 2 physical faults that would stop you from taking the train into service?

Defective Tail Lamps Obvious Damage

What information regarding train running should be confirmed with the guard prior to departure?

Calling Points

If you are required to use the PA whilst driving, when/where should you avoid making announcements?

Approaching a RED signal On restrictive aspects Braking for stations or speed restrictions Out of Course working

Where should you aim to stop your train at a platform?

At the correct Stop Car marker for your length of train

What documentation may be received at a platform that will affect the stopping pattern of the train?

Not to call order Special Stop order

What must the driver & shunter ensure prior to commencement of shunting movements?

Limit of the movement How it will be controlled

If you lose sight of the shunters hand signals during a shunt move, what must you do?

Stop immediately Do not re-start until you regain full sight of the shunter

What are your responsibilities when shunting over facing & trailing points?

Check they are set correctly Do not run through trailing points

What is the maximum speed applicable in most shunting yards?

5mph

What does the term 'out-foul' mean

The overhang of the train may cause it to impede the running line resulting in a possible point of confliction.

What tone horn should be used on the depot?

Low tone

What does a 'not to be moved' board attached to a train signify to a driver?

Do not move the train Maintenance may be being carried out

State a drivers responsibility regarding a stop board?

Stop Follow instructions on stopboard

Whilst shunting on a depot, your train is due to enter a building/shed. What actions must you take?

Stop at the entrance Ensure it is safe to enter Sound horn before proceeding

Whilst being signalled to carry out an ease up manoeuvre, you observe a shunter go in between vehicles on a train, what must you do?

Stop immediately Ensure shunter is not injured Re establish communication before moving again

Give 4 ways defensive driving can be applied to shunting duties on yards/depots/sidings

Check for Scotches/derailers Come to a clear understanding Arrive in good time Maintain situational awareness Be aware of other train movements Do not rush

When immobilising a train in a depot/siding/station or yard, what extra precautions should you take to make the train safe & secure?

Lock doors Turns off lights Remove key(s)

State 2 types of Depot Protection

Klaxons Lights Not to be moved boards

What driving techniques can be used to reduce incidents in yards/sidings/depots?

Go slow Be aware of poor railhead conditions Use low power notch(es)

If you are unsure of a shunt move that has been requested, what should you do?

Do not move the train Speak to shunter check maps Ask Comp Manager

What do the following buzzer codes mean: 1 1-2 2 2-2 3 3-3

STOP Close Power-operated doors Ready to start Do not open doors Set Back Guard to contact driver/ guard/driver to speak

What do the following buzzer codes mean: 4 6 3-2-1 9 4-4

Slow Down Draw Forward Testing Doors Police Assistance required Driver & TRI to communicate

What is the definition of propelling?

A vehicle not capable of self-powered movement being pushed by another train

What is the maximum speed for propelling on the mainline?

20mph

What equipment must be available for use on a train during propelling?

Automatic brake TPWS override Buzzer/Horn

What is the purpose of the DRA & when should it be used?

Stop driver taking power when set Visual reminder Stopped at Signal At Danger Stopped at a platform where starting signal is at danger Stopped at a platform where previous signal was yellow/position light passed at danger with authority Stopped at a stop board Leaving/Enntering cab Being relieved

When shunting on the depot, what lights should be exhibited on the front of the train?

Marker Lights

When running on main lines, what lights should be exhibited on the front of the train?

Markers Headlights

Your train explodes a detonator and no hand signal is observed, what should you do?

Stop immediately Try to contact signaller If no response - proceed with extreme caution

List six reasons you would use the warning horn?

P'Way staff Wrong direction movement Train in distress Whistle board Entering shed Special horn codes Any movement on shed whenever deemed necessary

Interim 1 Flashcards

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