PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Safe Access and Egress 2

Question 1

What must be confirmed before using a designated access point onto the railway?

Accepted Answer

The access point is included in the site plan and risk assessment, the line protection is in place, and the COSS has authorised access

Answer

Only designated, authorised access points may be used. The access must be included in the site plan and risk assessment, and the COSS must confirm protection is in place before access is given.

Question 2

Why must workers not run while on or near the railway track?

Accepted Answer

Running on or near the track risks losing footing on uneven ballast, stumbling into the running line, or missing warning signals — all potentially fatal

Answer

Running on uneven ballast risks falls and stumbling into the running line. Workers must walk purposefully on the track — only rapid, controlled movement toward a position of safety is appropriate when a warning is given.

Question 3

What is the correct procedure for stepping over a rail when crossing it on foot?

Accepted Answer

Step over the rail without stepping on it — rails are slippery and stepping on them risks a fall onto or toward the track

Answer

Workers must step over rails without standing on them. Rails, especially when wet, are extremely slippery and stepping on a rail risks slipping and falling toward the track.

Question 4

What hazard does 'cess vegetation' present to workers accessing the railway?

Accepted Answer

Dense vegetation on the cess can hide trip hazards, obscure edges, conceal drainage ditches, and make footings uncertain — increasing the risk of falls toward the running line

Answer

Dense cess vegetation hides trip hazards, drainage channels, and unstable ground — increasing the risk of falls that could put workers in danger near the running line.

Question 5

What must a worker do before stepping off the track at the end of a work period?

Accepted Answer

Confirm with the COSS that it is safe to egress, follow the designated egress route, and ensure the COSS has confirmed all workers are off the track before any protections are surrendered

Answer

Egress must be authorised by the COSS, follow the designated route, and the COSS must confirm all workers are clear before any protections are surrendered to the signaller.

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Safe Access and Egress 2