Safe Walking Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is an authorised walking route?
Safe access to and from a place of work
Where will I find an authorised walking route?
Near depots, stations and signal boxes
If I was to identify a hazard on a walking route, where would i report it?
Northern control via quickest means possible
Can you walk on the line whenever you want?
No, only go on or near the line whenever it is absolutely necessary and in accordance with your duties
What should you know before walking on or near the line and where will I find this information?
Line speed
Direction of travel
Areas of limited clearance
Areas of prohibition
All found in sectional appendix
If you are walking on or near the line, where should you walk?
Public paths / authorised walking routes
Cess
Four foot facing the direction of travel
What should you avoid when walking in the four foot?
Avoid walking on sleepers, running rails or cable covers. Never walk in the six foot always walk in the ballast
How often should you look up if you are on or near the line?
Every 3-5 seconds
When do you cross a line?
Look for a bridge, subway, level crossing or authorised walking routes
At track level, establish a position of safety on the other side
When crossing a line, should you cross at an angle?
Ensure you have visibility of approaching trains from both sides, do not cross af an angle make sure you cross as quickly as possible, looking both ways
If a train is approaching, what should you do?
Move to a position of safety immediately
Acknowledge the train by raising one arm above your head
Tell me what you know about horn blasts
Training moving in the usual direction - one blast
Train moving in the wrong direction - series of short blast
Train in distress - one long blast
What are the dangers of crossing a line?
Do not cross points, they can move and your foot be trapped
If you are crossing at depot, minimum of 10 metres away in case the train moves
If you get caught out on the railway, how should you try and protect yourself?
If you cannot reach a position of safety before a train passes, you must lie on the ground in the six foot, gather all loose clothing and stay in position until train has passed
Move to a position of safety after all trains have passed
Report near miss to signaller
Complete A form
NEVER LIE IN FOUR FOOT
What do you do if you come across the limited clearance signs & what do they mean?
Limited clearance - there is no position of safety on this side of the railway for the length of the structure. You must not enter or stand at that location when a train is approaching
No refuge - there is no position of safety on this side of the railway for the length of the structure however there may be positions of safety, or refuges, on the opposite side of the railway
Prohibition sign - you must not pass behind this sign while trains are running unless you are carrying out emergency protection
