Roadway Worker Protection 1
Inaccessible Track - CORRECT ANSWER-physically preventing entry and
movement of trains or equipment.
Exclusive Track Occupancy - CORRECT ANSWER-Establishing on-track safety
on controlled track in which movement authority of trains and other equipment
withheld by train dispatcher. Is typically applied by diverting trains onto an
adjacent bidirectional track.
Foul Time - CORRECT ANSWER-Employee in charge request and is notified by
Train Dispatcher that no train/on track equipment, with exception of equipment
specifically assigned to roadway work, will operate within specified working limits
until employee in charge reports clear of the tracks.
Standard Track Flagging - CORRECT ANSWER-Is typically utilized for planned
or unplanned work lasting more than (1) hour.
Train Approach Warning - CORRECT ANSWER-on-track safety through
utilization of a Watchman to warn Roadway Workers of the approach of trains in
ample time (15 seconds) for them to move or remain in a place.
Individual Train Detection - CORRECT ANSWER-Is a method by which a Lone
Worker acquires on-track safety by observing approaching trains and leaving the
track before approaching trains arrive.
Employee In Charge - CORRECT ANSWER-A person responsible for providing
on-track safety for one or more work groups or themselves within a specified
working limits when, and only when, Roadway Worker Protection is provided by
exclusive track occupancy, foul time, and inaccessible track.
Job Briefing - CORRECT ANSWER-a work unit that meets to discuss all aspects
of the work to be performed and any safety concerns
, Dispatchers - CORRECT ANSWER-an employee that is assigned to control and
issue orders concerning the movement of trains on a specific route of the railroad
track
Adjacent track - CORRECT ANSWER-a controlled or non controlled track
centered less than 25 feet from the center occupied track
Work Done on Tracks - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspection, construction,
maintenance or, repair on railroad tracks
On track Safety - CORRECT ANSWER-Keeping from the danger of being struck
by a train or any other railroad equipment.
on track safety briefing - CORRECT ANSWER-explanation of the type of track
protection for the employees when track protection is required
railroad work groups - CORRECT ANSWER-two or more rail workers organized
to work together on a common task
Working Limits - CORRECT ANSWER-is established to control which trains,
engines, and on track equipment can move on track.
it can be established through
-exclusive track occupancy
-in acceptable track
-foul time
-train coordination
Train Dispatcher - CORRECT ANSWER-A railroad employee who issues orders
that control the movement of trains on a railroad track
Train approaching warning - CORRECT ANSWER-a form of on track safety by
warning employees 15 seconds prior of approaching trains and or equipment
Tapman - CORRECT ANSWER-a person who is responsible for tapping a person
when the other person is using noisy machinery or equipment-- they are not a
watchman!
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