Flagging

How could an operator call for a signal if the flag person is not giving a clear signal as to how the operator should proceed?

• 2 flashes of the headlights or 2 blasts of the horn

• 3 flashes of the headlights or 3 blasts of the horn

• 4 blasts of the horn or 4 flashes of the headlights

What level of protection would the flagperson need to set up for a crew of 3 electricians making minor adjustments on an interlocking switch?

• Level 2

• Level 1

• Level 4

• Level 3

Answer explanation

What is the first warning device that an operator would view, signifying that they were approaching an active Level 2 work site?

• A red flag

• A portable trip

• A yellow lantern or a cone with a yellow flag on it.

• Flag person #1

Answer explanation

Which of the following Levels of Protection require a Transportation Official's signature on the Right of Way Checklist?

• Level 3

• Level 4

• Level 1

• Level 2

What should the flag person do if a contractor on the work crew has an expired ROW license?

• The Station Official is responsible to report it to the OCC Dispatcher

• Allow the contractor to work- the flag person isn't responsible for contractors-

• Allow the contractor to work, but inform them that they need to attend the ROW recertification class.

• Do not allow the contractor to work. -explain the requirements and proper PPE required to access or perform work in the ROW-

TRUE OR FALSE: The person in charge of the work crew is the assigned flag person for Levels 3 and 4.

• TRUE

• FALSE

At a flagging site, warning devices are placed (a)   feet apart.

• 100
• 25
• 50
• 500
• 700
• 1200

At a "Fixed Flag Protection" (Not constantly moving) site- working within 1200 feet of a station, you must have:

• Exclusive access to the area - meaning stopping all traffic-

• At least 2 green flags set up in the flag site area

• Work completed in the one hour time frame

• A " Work Crew Ahead" sign at the end of the station platform before the work crew.

All persons entering the ROW are required to have at a -minimum- what Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)?

• A hard-hat,

  Safety googles, warning devices, and Composite boot type work shoes

• A hard hat, Safety googles, A Valid ROW license, an approved Safety Vest, a flashlight, and a Whistle and Composite boot type work shoes and long pants

• A vest, a radio, and a ROW Checklist

• A set of flags, an approved Safety Vest and an air horn.

On Heavy Rail, a portable trip stop is placed (a)   feet before the work site.

• 500
• 700
• 100
• 1200
• 25