Safe Working

Question 1

When should you leave the train?

Answer 1

Only if you are authorised too or in an emergency

Question 2

What should you know when leaving the train?

Answer 2

Which lines are open to traffic
Where the areas of limited clearance / prohibited are if any
If the train is protecting you

Question 3

What does COSS stand for?

Answer 3

Controller of site safety

Question 4

When is the COSS appointed?

Answer 4

When 2 or more people are working on or near the line

Question 5

What is the COSS responsible for?

Answer 5

The controller of site safety is responsible for setting up a safe system of work to ensure nobody is out in danger by trains or electrification

Question 6

Is the COSS responsible for walking to and from the site of work?

Answer 6

Yes, the safe system must cover walking to and from the site of work

Question 7

What are the safe systems used?

Answer 7

Train operated warning system (tows)
Look out operated warning system (lows)
Automatic track warning system (ATWS)
Peewee
Look out for warning signs using flags, horns, whistle and touch

Question 8

When should you keep to the safe system to work?

Answer 8

When a train is approaching; move to a position of safety and acknowledge of warning
Not leave a position of safety until the COSS says so
Must be atleast 20m away from anyone else on or near the line to avoid distraction
Never distract a look out