9. Special Precautions for Track Maintenance in Electrified Area

Treat all Electrical Equipment, Power lines and Cables as live at all times.

• True

• False

Do not start work near Electrical equipment without a written ____________ from an Authorized person, confirming the equipment is de-energized and earthed.

• Permit to Work

• No Objection Certificate

• Lifting Plan

• Quality Check

No fallen wire or wires shall be touched unless power is switched off and the wire or wires suitably earthed.

• True

• False

Excavation Adjacent to Track

• Intimation should be given to the concerned parties

• All the S&T and Electrical lines are Cabled on account of electrical induction

• Further Excavation should be carried out only in the presence of the authorized staff

• All the above

Ballast shall be kept clear of the rails at the bottom at least 100 mm.

• True

• False

On Electrified lines

• The track must be maintained in its correct position relative to the contact wire

• Alignment and level must be checked regularly

• Slewing or lifting of track must not be done outside the agreed maintenance limits

• All the above

Rail bonds provided for Signaling purpose are installed and maintained by _________.

• Permanent Way Maintenance Staff

• Signal Maintenance Staff

• OCS Maintenance Staff

• All the above

Use of Steel tape is not prohibited in track circuited area.

• True

• False

Working of Cranes

• No Crane should work without permit to work

• Ensure that all Safety Precautions are taken

• Arrangement should be made for the presence of authorized Over Head Equipment Staff

• All the above

In case of Discontinuity of Rail

• Rail shall not be touched with bare hands

• Gloves of Approved Quality shall be made

• Gloves of normal quality shall be made

• Rail shall not be touched with bare hands & Gloves of Approved Quality shall be made