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A series of questions and answers related to bnsf (burlington northern santa fe) roadway worker protection. It covers essential safety rules, regulations, and procedures designed to ensure the safety of workers on or near railroad tracks. The questions address topics such as track fouling, on-track safety job briefings, working limits, personal protective equipment (ppe), and emergency reporting procedures. This material is intended to reinforce training and compliance with fra (federal railroad administration) and osha (occupational safety and health administration) standards, as well as specific railroad client requirements. It emphasizes the importance of continuous training, risk assessment, and adherence to safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries in the railroad environment.
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Roadway Worker Protection training - Correct answer-Must be renewed annually. The cardinal rule of railroading is: - Correct 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. - Correct answer- 4 According to the FRA, when working in the foul: - Correct answer-A person or equipment could be struck by a train or on-track equipment. The following are roadway workers. - Correct 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: - Correct answer-Prior to fouling the track. A roadway worker shall not foul a track except : - Correct answer-When necessary for the performance of duty. Roadway workers who perform work in the fouling space must do all of the following except: - Correct answer-Must be trained in the General Code of Operating Rules What must an EIC do before any roadway worker fouls a track? - Correct answer-Conduct an on-track safety job briefing.
When is an on-track safety job briefing considered complete? - Correct 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: - Correct answer-The EIC. The method of on-track safety used depends on what factors? - Correct 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: - Correct answer-At least 15 seconds prior to train arrival. A Watchman/Lookout is required for this type of on-track safety. - Correct answer-Train approach warning The following statement concerning working limits is NOT true. - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-FRA, Railroad Client, OSHA The person ultimately responsible for adhering to client-specific safety requirements is: - Correct answer-The employee