FRA Crew Management & Fatigue Rules 3

Question 1

Under FRA Hours of Service rules, which category of railroad employee is subject to the 12-hour on-duty limit?

Accepted Answer

Train employees and dispatching service employees

Answer

Both train employees and dispatching service employees are subject to the 12-hour on-duty limit under 49 CFR Part 228.

Question 2

A dispatching service employee who works 12 hours must receive a mandatory rest period of at least how many consecutive hours off duty?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

Dispatching service employees must receive at least 8 consecutive hours off duty after reaching the 12-hour limit, unlike train employees who require 10 hours.

Question 3

Under FRA fatigue management rules, which of the following is a required element of a railroad's fatigue management plan?

Accepted Answer

Education and training on managing fatigue

Answer

FRA requires that fatigue management plans include education and training programs to help employees recognize and manage fatigue.

Question 4

What is the maximum on-duty period for a signal employee under FRA Hours of Service regulations?

Accepted Answer

12 hours

Answer

Signal employees are also subject to the 12-hour maximum on-duty period under 49 CFR Part 228.

Question 5

A train employee's 'on-duty' period begins when?

Accepted Answer

When the employee reports for duty as required by the carrier

Answer

On-duty time begins the moment an employee reports for duty as required or requested by the carrier, not when train movement starts.

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FRA Crew Management & Fatigue Rules 3