week 1 Flashcards
ohs, comms,ttsa, etc (210 cards)
1
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what are the 3 important things we operate under?
A
occupational health and safety act 2004,
1994 book of rules and operating procedures,
transport act (section 29)
2
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who do we report risks/ hazards to? (4)
A
train controller@ metrol
coworkers
HSR
managers
3
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what are the 5 risk control levels
A
eliminate, substitute, engineering control, administrative control (procedure), PPE
4
Q
what PPE do drivers HAVE to wear?
A
approved hi vis safety vest, steel cap lace up ankle support boots
5
Q
what does a sign with a blue circle and white symbol mean?
A
MANDATORY
6
Q
what are reports?
A
legal documents
7
Q
what colour pen can you use for reports?
A
black or blue only
8
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how do you make corrections on a report
A
single line and initial
9
Q
what do we remember to use when writing a report?
A
ABCs accurate brief clear
10
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when must you complete/submit an incident report?
A
before end of shift
11
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how do you submit a report?
A
hard copy via correspondence box, email
12
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what should you attach to a report?
A
relevant documents, (can notice, RTAR form etc)
13
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how can you be given a CAN notice?
A
by station staff (written) or radio (transmitted)
14
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what does TMM stand for
A
train malfunction message
15
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what will the TC give you for a TMM
A
fault category and fault reference number
16
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who can help with fault catagories?
A
Principle drivers at the help desk
17
Q
what do dangerous goods trucks have on them?
A
emergency information panel, quote UN number and class
18
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what must dangerous goods vehicles carry and where can you find them?
A
documents
Truck: drivers side door pocket
Trains: drivers cab, white vinyl bag, red lettering
19
Q
what do you do if theres and incident with a dangerous goods vehicle (4)
A
stay upwind, avoid contact, avoid inhalation, ensure no source of ignition
20
Q
who becomes intirim site coordinator? until?
A
driver until relieved by emergency services (not ambos) or voluntary senior metro worker
21
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what 6 things do you do as intirim site coordinator
A
understand the emergency, remove from danger if safe to do so
notify metrol (call 000 if needed)
get assistance from other workers on the train
brief emergency services
act under instruction from metrol
22
Q
who do you call as interim site coordinator if you cant contact metrol
A
train services officer (signaller specialist) - 9610 7470, 57470
train services officer ( driver specialist) - 9610 7594, 57594
23
Q
what do you not use if there is a bomb threat
A
radios and phones, use landlines
24
Q
where are fire extinguishers located
A
every drivers cab
25
what do you do if theres a fire onboard
notify metrol immediatly, use fire extinguisher is small and safe to, evacuate carriage when safe
lower pantographs, isolate air con to prevent recycling of smoke
26
what do you do if theres a bio hazard
report, dont touch
27
what do you do if you have a needle stick injury
report to duty manager, wash immediatly with soup
go to doc or hospital, fill out paperwork in 24 hrs
go on needle stick registry to track diseases
28
what is the phonetic alphabet
each word specifically selected to all sound distinct, only 2 have 1 syllable. ensure understanding. international use
29
what do you need to access confined spaces
a permit
30
what safety law do we work under
railo safety national law 2012
31
what is required to access the rail corridoor
appropriate certificates ttsa-1, metro ID, be fit for work, be rostered, PPE, cat 1 medical
32
what does fit for work mean
free from drugs alcohol and fatigue
33
when can you be drug tested
randomly, show cause and within 3hrs after an incident in the cab
34
what PPE do track workers need (6)
hard hat, eye protection, long sleeve shirt, long pants, steel cap lace up ankle support boots, hi vis
35
what colours are not allowed
red green yellow
36
what is the danger zone
3M from nearest/outer rail, infinity above and below
37
what is up/down
up- towards flinders
down- away from flinders
38
what is the 5 foot
victorian broad gauge, 1600 mm
39
what is the 4 foot
standard gauge 1435 mm
40
what is a position of safety
somewhere you cannot be struck by rail traffic
41
what is the danger zone on the platform
1.5m from the edge of the platform, or yellow line to edge of platform
42
what is the rail corridoor
fence to fence or 15m from the nearest/outer rail
43
what is a track class
maximum speed allowed on that track
44
what is track class and min sighting distance (min distance requirement based on line speed) for inner suburban
65km/h 455m
45
what is the 6 foot
minimum distance between 2 running lines
46
where can you get further information on fatigue
better health channel( vic gov)
health direct (aus gov)
safe work aus ( aus gov)
web MD - 9 ways to combat fatigue and get your energy back
47
who may enter the danger zone
you WITH a reactive track access request form
48
what should you always do when in the danger zone
continuous visual assessment
49
what must happen when leaving a position of safety (4)
make sure traffic has passed, have another identified position of safety, make sure its safe to do so, confirmed no danger
50
what is an underbridge
a bridge allows things to pass under tracks
51
what is an overbridge
allows traffic to pass over rail traffic
52
what is a culvert
a drain or small access path for livestock, smaller than a bridge
53
what is a tunnel
allows trains through hills, under roads, structures, etc
54
what makes up a track system
rails, sleepers, ballast
55
what do rails do
guide the wheels
56
what do sleepers do
keep gauge, distribute weight
57
what does ballast do
support and drainage
58
what is dual gauge
three rails, allows all rail traffic, 4ft & 5 ft
59
what is a KM post
shows distance from SCS
60
what do overhead structure numbers show
distance from flinders, 10035 = ft from FSS, 156= 15600 from FSS
61
what is a single line
allows travel in both directions
62
what is a double line
one up one down, can be 2 singles
63
what are points
allows route altering, mechanical links or power operated by signaller or TC
64
what is a turnout
allows track to turn out into a new line (for sidings etc)
65
what is a crossover
turn onto existing track (changing direction etc)
66
what do signals do
control the movement of rail traffic, red green yellow or blue ( or purple)
67
what are the 3 kinds of signals
automatic, home and dwarf
68
who controls home signals
signallers
69
what is an automatic train stop
stops train that passes stopped signal with emergency brakes, up when signal at stop
70
what is a level crossing
intersections between rails and roads & paths
71
what kinds of pedestrian crossings are there
passive, maze and safety signs, active, gates, alarms etc
72
what are ABCs
Accurate, Brief, Clear
72
what is active listening
conscious effort hear and understand
73
what do you state to TC when calling
state TDN, origin, destination, current location
74
why do we repeat back messages
to ensure understanding
75
what do we challenge
incorrect or unclear communications etc
76
what are some possible communications barriers (5)
loud environment, assumptions, poor connection, strong accents, ambiguous wording
77
what do we say at the start of emergency communications
emergency emergency emergency
78
what do you say at the end of a call
out
79
what do you say after speaking when awaiting a reply
over
80
what does read back mean
repeat back what i said to make sure you understand
81
is the driver ever the lead communicator?
NO
82
what do you need to access the danger zone with no POS
reactive track access request form
83
what are the parts of a reactive track access request form
A access request, B stationary trains or absolute signal block, C cancellation, D hand over to someone else temporarily
84
what do you do for part A of RTAR form
fill out first , driver (requestor), read like a script
85
what do you do for part B of RTAR form
signaller dictates to driver, write down info (stationary trains or absolute signal block)
86
what do you do for part C of RTAR form
fill out before radioing, access request cancellation
87
what do you do for part D of RTAR form
transfer site controller, give keys and form
88
what do you do with the RTAR form at the end of a shift
attach it to an incident report
89
who can give permission for a RTAR from
train controller or signaller
90
what are 6 obligations when in a position of danger
obey warning devices, constant look and listen, POS always, walk towards oncoming traffic where possible, walk on ballast only, dont touch cable trunking
91
what is safe working
controlled movement of rail traffic
92
what is an ATW
audible track warning device, explosive device on track to warn track workers
93
what do you do with an electrocution victim
dont touch, isolate power or remove from danger, lower pantograph
94
what is a safe working distance for electrical infrastucture
2m or 6.4m for vehicles
95
what dont you do with electrical infrastructure unless authorised
do not sit, walk or touch, report asap (electrol or TC)
96
what is the exclusion zone of overhead infrastucture
nothing within 2m of unless power isolated and certified
97
what must happen if a vehicle is within 6.4m of electrical infrastructure
electricity isolated, electrol contacted
98
what is a rail shorting device
cable from overhead, through stanchion to rail. short circuits if power is returned to isolated area
99
what is cable trunking
cables along the network for signals etc, may contain 2200V signal feeder
100
what does an electrical conductor do
allows electricity to flow through
101
what does an electrical insulator do
does not allow electricity to flow through
102
how many volts from power grid to substation?
22000vAC
103
how many volts in overheads
1500vDC
104
what kind of stanchions are there (3)
portal, cantilever, stand off
105
what do spark gaps do
if a stanchion is touched by overhead wires, it feeds electricity to the rails and short circuits
106
what to kinds of tension structures are there
spring and weight
107
what is a terminal stop sign
death star, 15m before end of overheads. must stop atleast 3m before terminating sign
108
how do you isolate the overhead wires
call TC/electrol, lower pantographs
109
what do you do if there is a fault on the train
report to TC, fill out TMM, place in affected cab
110
what do we follow that protects flora and fauna
environmental protection amendment act 2018
111
what are the track vehicles other than metro train (4)
velocity, tamper, hi-rail, infrastructure evaluation vehicle (Ev120, evie)
112
what is DTRS
digital train radio system, fixed radio in cabs, portable radio
113
what is a REC
rail emergency call, affects other trains
114
what is a TEC
train emergency call, affects only your train
115
what does the power up screen on DTRS display on startup
initialising, power up/testing, testing, test complete
116
who do you talk to for policies and processess
depot mangager
117
who do you talk to for policies processes and procedures
manager/PD
118
what is the discrimination and equal opportunity act
prevents discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality, age and religion
119
what are 9 times you might make manual PA announcements
pre departure from terminating locations, any delay over 2 mins, inopperative auto announcements, major disruptions over extended period (5 min intervals), planned and unplanned occos/line closures, altered stopping conditions, transposals at FSS, incidents or damage that prevent correct alighting, when leaving the cab (full cab unattended)
120
how are transposals given
via DTRS from TC @ metrol
121
what would you include in pre departure announcements
destination, stopping conditions
122
what is special needs defined by
transport (ticketing and conduct) regulations 2005
123
what are the primary and secondary saloon doors for comeng
1&6, 2&5 LMC
124
what are the primary and secondary saloon doors for siemens
1&4, 1&4 LMC
125
what are the primary and secondary saloon doors for x'trapolis
1&6, 2&5 leading motor car
126
how do you secure a terminating train being relieved at the oppposite end
comeng: brake to emergency
others: emergency stop button
127
what do you do if you have a faulty ramp
call TC, FMP, tmm, exchange with centre motor ramp when safe at first opportunity
128
what should you ensure a message is free from when communicating
stress and frustration
129
what do you need to state in an emergency
emergency x 3, TDN and location, nature of emergency and needs, if other lines are blocked, if power needs isolating,
130
what do the digits of a TDN mean
1: destination or type of service, 2: loop or direct, 3&4: even=up odd=down
131
how do you use a signal post phone
open door, pick up, wait. replace handset, clsoe door, lock.
132
what should you not do with a signal post phone
DONT PRESS THE BUTTON
133
what do you replace with a 5 on pabx (internal phone system)
external numbers staring with 9610
134
what do you replace with a 1 on pabx (internal phone system)
external numbers starting with 9619
135
who can you call with the flinders st operations phone
FSS control or TC
136
what must onduty drivers do when the blue light flashes on the FSS platform phone
answer it. open, pickup
137
how do you use a FSS operations phone
unlock using 5P key turn 360, lift handset, press appropriate button. always hang up and lock
138
how often are MURL phones located
every 150m approx.
139
how do you use a MURL phone
open, pick up, press red button BELOW case, wait for area control
140
what do you do if the blue lights flash in the MURL
stop train with normal brakes, contact signal control panel using DTRS or signal post phone, follow cab unattended if leaving cab
141
what will low signal cause the DTRS to do
roam to try find a better connection, con sometimes connect to adjacent cells
142
what are fixed train radios allocated
motor car numbers of the cab theyre installed in
143
what can overide a radio call
a call of higher priority. eg rec over tec
144
what happens to all calls
logged and recorded
145
what kind of comms is a DTRS
primary
146
what are secondary comms
work phone
147
when can you use a phone in the danger zone
never unless from a position of safety for emergency or buisness purposes
148
who si connected to DTRS network
only Metro trains
149
what must you do if you recieve an SMS to DTRS
report to TC
150
what do you do if a DTRS call fails
repport as fault, continue attempting, use other comms
151
what must you do if unable to enter TDN
call TC and provide mobile number, keep attempting
152
when do calls to fixed DTRS auto answer
4 secs
153
when do calls to portable DTRS auto answer
2 secs
154
what do you do if unsafe to recieve calls
ask caller to stand by
155
what must you do when dtrs call is recieved
terminate pa or call may be heard over pa if pa ptt is pushed
156
what appears when DTRS is connected to network
metro in top left corner
157
when must you test cab radio
performing train prep, suspected radio fault, after DTRS fault has been rectified
158
how do you test cab radio
call radio test facility: 849801
159
how long after loss of overhead power with the fixed radio and PA continue to work
2hrs
160
how long before a TDN times out
4 hrs
161
how do you enable LTR
using cab fist mic. Button below ptt
162
how long without transmitting before LTR reverts back
10 seconds
163
how much transmission time do you have for a LTR
30 seconds
164
what will the portable radio do when in its cradle
auto sync and charge
165
what must you do if portable radio is inoperable or missing
report immediately to TC, file TMM
166
how do you unlock a portable radio
press star then ok quickly
167
how long before the portable radio screen truns off
60 seconds
168
how long before the portable radio autolocks
90 seconds
169
what shortcut calls train control on a portable radio
1 then send (green button on left)
170
what short cut calls area control on portable radio
3 then send (green button on left)
171
what short cut makes a TEC on portable radio
9 then send (green button on left)
172
how do you register a tdn on portable radio
green shortcut key twice (green button on right)
173
how do you deregister a tdn on a portable radio
press yellow button on left 3 times
174
how long do you press the REC button on the fixed DTRS
approx 0.5 secs
175
where is PTT on DTRS
foot pedal or hand/fist mic
176
how do you make a REC on a portable radio
push the red REC button for 2 seconds then PTT button to confirm
177
what do you do if a rec is made in error
dont hang up, 'rec made in error'
178
what happens with an incoming rec
incoming will flash, loud tone sounds for 5 seconds, auto answers after 5 seconds
179
what can you do if no immediate danger is reported on a rec
after 1 minute, move at EXTREME CAUTION to next station, next signal at stop or before point of danger
180
what cant you enter during a rec unless instructed
the MURL
181
what is the first thing all trains must do when a rec is made
stop immediately upon hearing the alarm using normal brakes
182
what do you do after stopping for a rec call (4)
listen, dont speak unless directly conntacted or become aware of dangerous situation not yet conveyed.
act on any instructions from TC.
remain stationary if told to or become aware of danger ahead.
remain stationary for 1 minute unless told otherwise.
183
what happens if there are no comms from a rec initiator
TC to establish contact with initiator immediatly
tc may authorise a train to proceed at extreme caution to the location to inspect the line and attempt contact with initiator
184
what is an LTR and how do you make one, how long are they
Local train radio (for non MTM), press button under ptt on fist mic to change modes. no transmission for 10 secs will revert back. max transmission is 30 seconds
185
what happens with non mtm trains during a rec
they will not recievce it. must be stopped by other means described in the book of rules and operating procedures
186
what is a tec
traon emergency call, for urgent safety critical comms to metrol, rec will overide,only affects your train, cancel prior calls with x before makeing
187
how do you make a tec on cab radio
press tec button for 0.5 secs,button flashes, tone sounds, use ptt, press x to end
188
how do you make a tec on portable radio
unlocked, press 9 then green send key (left), speak like a phone, red key to end (right)
189
when do you use a tec
any emergency that doesnt affect other lines
190
what is a collision of any kind always
a REC`
191
what must you state during a tec
tdn or mcn or portable radio number if unable to enter tdn, location, make it known if you are calling from portable radio, location of emergency, affected/blocked lines, natrue of emergency, action required
192
what do you do if accidentally make a tec
tec made in error
193
what is the point of a group call from tc
can notices, general updates on networl operations, advising to return to normal running after a rec, may or may not require a response, automatically answered.
194
what is a near miss
when a driver has to react by applying unscheduled normal or emergency brake to avoid collision with obstruction on track.
195
what do you do after a near miss
report immediately to tc via tec, take a minute to breathe, continue at lower speed or request relief. fill out incident report
196
what do you do if theres an unruly passenger
contact tc via tec or rec. they will call 000 aos psos etc
197
what are the 8 steps after a collisions with a dangerous goods vehicle
1. stop and secure the train, apply emergency brakes
2. contact tc via tec or rec (REC)
3. identify tdn, location (can use signal numbers, km posts etc)
4.inform of severity and assistance required
5.inform of additional hazards, overheads, isolation etc
6.give HAZCHEM code if possible
7. evacuate train if necessary or advised
8. communicate rergularly with tc
198
what items are prohibited on metro trains and what do you do if carried on
no flammable or combustable chemicals
no petrol or diesel powered equipment
inform tc immediatly, make announcement reminder
199
what do you do if you pass a leaking goods train or similar
inform tc, make a ltr call
200
what do you do in the case of minor spills (in the yard)
check for vehicle spill kit, notify tc, wnsure drains and water ways are protected from run off
201
what do you do after an incident (8)
1. contact tc, secure train
2. protect other lines if required
3. lower pantographs if danger exists or requested by emergency services
4. make announcements
5. ask on board rail staff to assist
6. render assistance if able to
7. remain at scene until relieved
8. get tested in cab within 3 hrs
202
how do we protect other lines (6)
make rec
fit etcjc if overheads not dissaranged (electric track circuit jumper cables)
alternating headlights between high and low beam
display red marker lights on front of train
short sharp whistle to alert oncoming trains
display red flag on front of train
203
what information do we give to police after an incident
everything except speed
204
when do we evacuate passengers inside the murl, outside the murl
if unable to move to platform, 15 mins inside, 30 mins outside
205
what must we ensure and not remove during evacuations
ensure personal safety, passenger safety, metro asset safety. do not remove special needs passengers without emergency services
206
how do we behave under ohs
use equipment as per procedures, follow instructions etc
207
what may you be asked to fill out if you report being fatigued
fatigue and alertness self assessment form
208
what do you do when a rec is made
stop immediately, apply normal brakes
209
what is the radio test facility number
849801
