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WorksheetsBasics of Track Safety
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the minimum position of safety while working on a 110mph line?
1.25 metres
2 metres
2.75 metres
3 metres
What does this sign mean?
No position of safety on this side of the track for the length of the structure
No refuge on this side of the track but there is on the other
Limited clearance telephone
Emergency telephone
What does this sign mean?
Emergency Telephone
Signal Post Telephone
Lineside Telephone
Level Crossing Telephone
What is the minimum distance you should keep yourself and tools away from Overhead Line Equipment?
300 millimetres
2 metres
2.75 metres
10 metres
What is the voltage of the Direct Current Conductor Rail?
25,000v AC
10v DC
650v - 750v DC
650v - 750v AC
What is this area of the track called?
Cess
6 foot
10 foot
4 foot
Who should you contact if a red bond became detached?
Electrical Control Operator
Controller of Site Safety
Signaller
Site Warden
What is the voltage of the Overhead Line Equipment?
25,000v AC
50kV AC
650v - 750v DC
100v DC
How would you say this signal number phonetically?
Echo Sandra Six Nine Two
Echo Sierra Six Hundred and Ninety Two
Echo Sierra Six Nine Two
Egg Sandwich Six Nine Two
What is the first thing you say to the Signaller / ECO in an emergency situation?
Oi, listen up!
This is an emergency call
Hello, who’s this?
Am I speaking to the right person?
What colour safety helmet should new or inexperienced staff wear?
Red
Blue
White
Black
When walking alone on or near the line, how often should you be looking up?
Every 5 seconds
Every 10 seconds
Every 15 seconds
Every 20 seconds
Who is responsible for setting up a safe system of work?
Lookout
Site Warden
Controller of Site Safety
Signaller
You should always acknowledge the warning from an approaching train.
True
False
What is the minimum distance tools and materials should be placed when a train is approaching?
1.25 metres
2 kilometres
2 metres
5 metres
What is this area of the track called?
Cess
4 foot
6 foot
10 foot
At what distance on a platform are you deemed on or near the line?
1.25 metres
2 metres
2.75 metres
2 kilometres
What is the minimum position of safety while working on a 60mph line?
300 millimetres
3 metres
1.25 metres
2 metres
What does this sign mean?
No refuges on this side of the track but there are on the other
Emergency Telephone
Lineside Telephone
Limited Clearance Phone
What should you carry with you at all times when on or near the line?
Shovel
Birthday Card
Hammer
Sentinel Card
What are the minimum PPE requirements when working on or near the line?
Safety helmet
Network Rail approved footwear
High visibility trousers and vest
Scarf
Ray-Bans
Who briefs you on line speeds, positions of safety and direction of travel?
Engineering Supervisor
Lookout
Person in Charge of Posession
Controller of Site Safety
If the line becomes unsafe, how far away from the incident do you walk to place detonators?
3 miles
2 miles
2 kilometres
20 metres
How many detonators do you place in an emergency situation?
3
6
5
12
How far apart do you space detonators?
10 metres
10 yards
20 metres
1 mile
How far away from the detonators do you stand?
10 metres
20 metres
30 metres
2 miles
What is the letter 'I' phonetically?
Indigo
India
Igloo
Iguana
How would you stop a train in an emergency without equipment?
Wave a flag at the train driver
Hold a red flag
Wave a red light
Raise both arms above head
What should you do if there's a problem with the safe system of work?
Carry on with the work as the COSS knows best
Tell the COSS
Tell a colleague
Phone the signaller
How will the Site Warden give you an initial warning?
Shout "Get back!"
Blow a whistle
Blow a horn
Throw ballast at you
