P.T.S , General Safety and Working Practices

Question 0

What is the emergency call procedure?

Answer 0

1. State ‘This is an emergency call’.
2. Confirm you are talking to the signaller.
3. State driver of [headcode] and company.
4. Location, preferably structure number.
5. Nature of emergency.
6. Location of emergency, preferably structure number.
7. Which emergency services are required.
8. Special arrangements - line block or emergency switch off.
9. Repeat back.
10. Wait for further instruction.

Question 1

What does P.T.S stand for?

Answer 1

Personal Track Safety

Question 3

What are the dangers to trains?

Answer 3

Door not closed
Insecure load
Vehicle on fire
Hot axle box
Headlight not lit
Tail lamp missing or not lit
Hazard warning (flashing headlight)
Train in distress (driver sounding horn, continuous long blasts)
Driver or Guard showing red flag

Question 4

Where are the safest places to walk when On or Near the Line?

Answer 4

The Cess

OR

The Ten Foot

OR

The Four Foot, facing on coming traffic and looking up every 5 seconds

Question 6

What does a ‘Limited Clearance’ sign mean?

Answer 6

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

Question 8

What are the two most important things to consider when On or Near the Line?

Answer 8

Direction of traffic

AND

Speed of traffic

Question 9

What takes priority over everything?

Answer 9

Your own safety

Question 11

What items of Personal Protective Equipment must be worn if you are working On or Near the Line?

Answer 11

Hi Viz Vest/Jacket and protective boots

Question 13

What action would you take on being prescribed medication by your GP?

Answer 13

Inform Line Manager as soon as possible

Question 14

What is the minimum safe distance from the Overhead Line Equipment (OLE)?

Answer 14

2.75m / 9ft

Question 15

Where a line has a maximum permissible speed of up to 100mph, what is the minimum safe distance for equipment from the nearest rail?

Answer 15

2m / 6.6ft

Question 16

Who should you inform if a red bond becomes disconnected?

Answer 16

The Signaller

Question 17

What should you never do if a red bond becomes disconnected?

Answer 17

Go near it or touch it

Question 18

What is a SPT?

Answer 18

Signal Post Telephone

Question 19

What does a SPT do?

Answer 19

It provides a direct line to the Signaller

Question 21

When a line has a maximum permissible speed of up to 100mph what is the minimum safe distance from the nearest running rail?

Answer 21

1.25m / 4ft

Question 23

When would you be ‘On or Near the Line’ whilst on a station platform?

Answer 23

Whilst doing manual work within 1.25m / 4ft of the platform edge

Question 24

When would you be ‘on the Lineside’?

Answer 24

When you are within the boundary fence, but not On or Near the Line and in full view

Question 25

Give the definition of ‘On or Near the Line’

Answer 25

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

Question 26

At what voltage is the OLE energised?

Answer 26

25,000v

Question 27

How must you treat anything that is attached to or near to the OLE?

Answer 27

Live and dangerous

Question 28

When a train is approaching and sounding a warning on the horn, what are your actions?

Answer 28

Raise one arm to acknowledge and move to a position of safety

Question 29

When walking On or Near the Line how often should you look up?

Answer 29

Every 5 seconds

Question 30

What is the correct way to cross over a running rail with a conductor rail next to it?

Answer 30

Step over both running rail and conductor rail in one movement

Question 31

What things should you consider when crossing the line?

Answer 31

``` A position of safety Speed and direction of traffic If there is a safe place to cross, i.e. a bridge, a level crossing or a subway Cross at right angles Tread ballast to ballast ```

Question 33

When On or Near the Line, which direction should you face wherever possible?

Answer 33

Towards on coming traffic

Question 34

When On or Near the Line how would you signal to the driver to stop their train in daylight?

Answer 34

Raise both arms Or Wave a red flag

Question 35

When On or Near the Line, how would you signal to the driver to stop their train at night?

Answer 35

Show a red light Or Wave any light vigorously

Question 36

When attaching a track circuit clip between the two running rails of a line with a conductor rail, on which running rail would you place the first clip?

Answer 36

The running rail furthest from the conductor rail

Question 37

What is the minimum safe distance you should stand from a detonator you placed?

Answer 37

30m

Question 38

If you need to place detonators on a line with a conductor rail, on which rail should you place them?

Answer 38

On the rail furthest from the conductor rail

Question 39

What is the definition for 'Rules, regulations and instructions' as stated in the manual?

Answer 39

Rules, regulations and instructions apply to the task being carried out and to those carrying the task, no matter what grade or job title they have

Question 40

What must you not do when travelling in the driving cab?

Answer 40

You must not distract the driver

Question 41

What must you do at user worked level crossings?

Answer 41

Lower or close barriers or gates

Question 42

What must you do if you see any barriers or gates that have not been lowered or closed properly at user worked level crossings?

Answer 42

Report it to the Signaller or Operations Control

Question 43

If you come across a damaged fence, what must you do?

Answer 43

Secure it if you can and report any defects to the Signaller or Operations Control

Question 45

When can you use mechanical and electrical plant or other equipment?

Answer 45

When you are trained and authorised to do so. If necessary, you must also hold a certificate of competency

Question 47

If an overhead electric power line, belonging to an electricity company, has fallen onto or near the line what should you do?

Answer 47

Stay at least 5 metres away from the fallen power line or anything in contact with it Call the Signaller and protect all affected lines

Question 48

After placing a detonator and moving 30m away, what else should you do as a train passes over them?

Answer 48

Turn away

Question 49

What must you make sure of when communicating with others, wether by phone, radio or face to face?

Answer 49

That you properly understand the meaning of all messages

Question 50

Who takes lead responsibility in a conversation between the Signaller and a Driver?

Answer 50

The Signaller

Question 51

Who takes lead responsibility in a conversation between the Signaller and the ECO?

Answer 51

The ECO

Question 52

Who takes lead responsibility in a conversation between the ECO and the driver?

Answer 52

The ECO

Question 55

Are you On or Near the Line when crossing the line at a level crossing?

Answer 55

No

Question 56

Are you on the lineside if you are on a station platform?

Answer 56

No

Question 57

What is the term 'Operational Railway' used to describe?

Answer 57

The area called on the Lineside and the area called On or Near the Line

Question 58

What is the minimum time you should allow for to be in a position of safety?

Answer 58

10 seconds

Question 59

If you have to use a mobile phone, when On or Near the Line, what should you do?

Answer 59

Move to a position of safety and do not move until you have finished using it

Question 59

What is the alcohol limit for driving a train and what is it equivalent to?

Answer 59

0.29mg, the equivalent of approximately half a teaspoon of alcohol in the system

Question 60

Approximately how long does it take for the average male and the average female to clear one unit of alcohol?

Answer 60

Approximately one hour for a man and approximately one and a half hours for a woman

Question 60

What does ECO stand for?

Answer 60

Electric Control Operator

Question 61

Who performs an emergency switch off?

Answer 61

The ECO

Question 61

What is the maximum amount of hours you can work per shift?

Answer 61

12

Question 62

What is the maximum amount of hours you can work for per week?

Answer 62

72

Question 63

What is the maximum amount of consecutive days you can work?

Answer 63

13

Question 63

What normally causes sequential tripping?

Answer 63

A fault on a moving train

Question 64

OLE, pantographs and all roof mounted equipment should be treated as what?

Answer 64

Live and dangerous at all times unless they have been made safe

Question 64

What is the minimum amount of rest you should have between shifts?

Answer 64

12 hours

Question 65

What is the minimum amount of time you should allow between drinking alcohol and starting a shift?

Answer 65

12 hours

Question 65

How must you treat anything attached to or near to the OLE?

Answer 65

Live and dangerous at all times

Question 66

What are the hazards you would need to stop a train for?

Answer 66

``` Track defect Flood Obstruction Any light out at an emergency indicator Fire Large animal within the boundary fence Any animal On or Near the line, within reason ```

Question 66

What are the different types of OLE?

Answer 66

Headspan (wires) Portal Cantilever

Question 69

What joins the catenary wire and the contact wire?

Answer 69

The dropper

Question 70

What are the ceramic discs called that are found, on the wires, at structures?

Answer 70

Insulators

Question 71

What is at the base of every structure and what does it do?

Answer 71

A structure bond, it returns the current to track and earths it

Question 72

What are the wires that run along the outer edges of structures?

Answer 72

Along-track conductors

Question 74

When carrying long items, how should you carry them and why?

Answer 74

Horizontally to ensure they do not come into contact with the ole