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A series of questions and answers related to bnsf roadway worker protection training. It covers essential safety rules and procedures for working on railroad tracks, including the cardinal rule of railroading, fouling the track, on-track safety methods, working limits, and personal protective equipment (ppe). Designed to help individuals prepare for and understand the requirements of bnsf roadway worker protection training.
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Roadway Worker Protection training - answer Must be renewed annually. The cardinal rule of railroading is: - answer Always expect a train or equipment to move on any track in either direction at any time. "Fouling" the track means being within __ feet of the field side of the nearest rail. - answer 4 According to the FRA, when working in the foul: - answer A person or equipment could be struck by a train or on-track equipment. The following are roadway workers. - answer Contractor employees whose duties for a railroad client may require fouling a track. Roadway workers are responsible to ascertain on track safety is provided: - answer Prior to fouling the track. A roadway worker shall not foul a track except : - answer When necessary for the performance of duty. Roadway workers who perform work in the fouling space must do all of the following except: - answer Must be trained in the General Code of Operating Rules What must an EIC do before any roadway worker fouls a track? - answer Conduct an on- track safety job briefing.
When is an on-track safety job briefing considered complete? - answer When each roadway worker acknowledges understanding of protection provided. A roadway worker has a "Right to Challenge". When concerned about compliance with on- track safety rules he/she must report his/her concerns to: - answer The EIC. The method of on-track safety used depends on what factors? - answer The work to be performed The type of track on which the work will be performed The weather and physical characteristics of the track ALL OF THE ABVOVE When using train approach warning method of on-track safety, roadway workers must ensure they can clear the track and be in a predetermined place of safety: - answer At least 15 seconds prior to train arrival. A Watchman/Lookout is required for this type of on-track safety. - answer Train approach warning The following statement concerning working limits is NOT true. - answer On controlled track, working limits require physically preventing trains or equipment from entering a work site (for example: installing a derail, a discontinuity in the rail, or throwing a switch to isolate disturbed track). When are working limits required? - answer Any time work may delay or stop rail movements. Any time workers or equipment can not immediately get clear.
Slips, trips, and falls are common causes of injury while fouling track. Which of the following is NOT a recommended safe behavior to prevent slipping, tripping or falling? - answer Walk on ties between the rails when you have safe sight distance. When a contractor is working for a railroad client, requirements from which agencies must be met? - answer FRA, Railroad Client, OSHA The person ultimately responsible for adhering to client-specific safety requirements is: - answer The employee