TTSA Flashcards
(45 cards)
What legislation allows to rail work? (2}
- OH&S Act 2004
- Rail Safety National Law 2012
What policies and procedures do Metro follow?
1994 Book of Rules and Operating Procedures
Who do you raise Safety issues with? (3)
- Work Group Supervisor
- Track Force Protection Co-ordinator
- other colleagues
What must you have as a rail safety worker to comply with competence management? (3)
- must hold certificate of competency
- must carry your ID at all times
- must have passed rail safety worker medical
Can you enter the rail corridor if you are not fit for work?
No
Is fatigue a collective responsibility between employee and employer?
Yes
When can infield drug and alcohol testing be completed? (3)
- randomly
- with show cause
- following and accident or incident (within 3 hours)
Can you work anywhere in the MTM network with a blood alcohol level >0.00?
No
Can you be under the influence of illegal drugs whilst performing rail safety work?
No
What must you do if you are taking prescription medications?
Inform your supervisor/manager before you start work.
What happens if you refuse to undergo drug or alcohols testing? (3)
- treated as a confirmed positive
- employees are stood down without pay
- immediately subject to discipline action in line with counselling and disciplinary action
What are PPE requirements for track workers? (6)
- hard had
- eye protection
- hi vis vest
- long sleeve shirt
- full length trousers
- steel capped lace up boots with ankle support
What mandatory ppe do drivers need to wear?
- hi vis vest
- steel capped lace up boots with ankle support
What colours can’t you wear in the rail corridor?
- red
- yellow
- green
How do you define the rail corridor? (2)
- from fence to fence or
- 15m from the outer rail
Where is the danger zone in a rail corridor?
- all the space within 3m horizontally from the outer rail and any distance above or below the zone unless a position of safety exists.
Where is the danger zone on a platform?
If yellow line, platform edge to yellow line
If no yellow line, 1.5m from the platform edge.
As a driver, how can you enter the danger zone?
If a Reactive Track Access Request form has been completed and train control has provided access.
What is a position of safety?
Somewhere where you can’t be strict by rail traffic.
What must you do in a position of safety?
- drivers to identify and allocate their own POS
- ensure POS is available at all times
- ensure continuous visual assessment
What must you ensure before leaving a POS? (3)
- rail traffic has passed
- you are certain you will not be in danger
- you have confirmed there is no danger from traffic on another line and it’s safe to do so
What is meant by the term DOWN?
Travelling away from FSS
What is meant by the term UP?
Travelling towards FSS.
What type of bedige is this?
Underbridge
