PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2

Question 1

What class of high-visibility vest is required for workers on or adjacent to a Network Rail operational line?

Accepted Answer

Class 2 or Class 3 high-visibility clothing meeting EN ISO 20471

Answer

Workers on or near Network Rail operational lines must wear at least Class 2 high-visibility clothing meeting EN ISO 20471, and Class 3 in higher-risk situations.

Question 2

Why must safety footwear worn on track have ankle support as well as a steel toecap?

Accepted Answer

Because railway ballast is uneven and unstable, creating a high risk of ankle injury without adequate support

Answer

Railway ballast is highly irregular and unstable underfoot. Ankle support in addition to a steel toecap significantly reduces the risk of ankle sprains and fractures from slips on ballast.

Question 3

What is the correct action if a worker's high-visibility vest is found to be damaged at the start of a shift?

Accepted Answer

Replace it with a serviceable vest before accessing the railway — damaged high-vis does not meet the required standard

Answer

Damaged high-visibility clothing must be replaced before railway access — damaged garments do not provide adequate visibility and do not meet the EN ISO 20471 standard.

Question 4

When is a hard hat mandatory for PTS holders working on or near the track?

Accepted Answer

Whenever there is a risk of head injury from falling objects, overhead structures, or moving equipment — as defined in the site risk assessment

Answer

Hard hats are required whenever the site risk assessment identifies a risk of head injury, including work near overhead structures, in tunnels, under bridges, or near plant and equipment.

Question 5

What type of gloves should be used when handling sharp metalwork or rail components on track?

Accepted Answer

Cut-resistant gloves meeting EN 388 standard

Answer

When handling sharp metalwork, rail components, or cut materials, workers must use cut-resistant gloves meeting EN 388 to protect against lacerations.

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2