PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Safe Systems of Work 2

Question 1

What is the role of an IWA (Individual Working Alone) in PTS safe systems of work?

Accepted Answer

A competent person authorised to protect themselves and up to three others while working on or near the line

Answer

An IWA is a person competent to implement lookout protected working to protect themselves and up to three others (four workers total) while working on or near the line.

Question 2

What must a COSS do before allowing work to begin on the line?

Accepted Answer

Carry out a site-specific risk assessment, brief all workers, and confirm protections are in place

Answer

Before allowing work to begin, a COSS must carry out a site-specific risk assessment, brief all workers on hazards, emergency arrangements, and safe working limits, and confirm all protections are in place.

Question 3

What is a 'safe system of work' in the context of railway track work?

Accepted Answer

A formal, structured arrangement of controls that reduces the risk of being struck by a train to an acceptable level

Answer

A safe system of work is a formal structured arrangement combining physical protections and procedures to reduce the risk of being struck by a train or other railway hazard to an acceptable level.

Question 4

What does 'safe working limits' mean in a COSS brief?

Accepted Answer

The defined area within which workers may work, bounded by the protection arrangements in place

Answer

Safe working limits define the area within which workers may work, bounded by the location of protection measures such as warning systems or line blocks.

Question 5

When must workers immediately respond to the warning signal given by a look-out?

Accepted Answer

As soon as the warning is given, without waiting to confirm the reason

Answer

Workers must respond immediately to any warning signal without hesitation or waiting to verify the reason — any delay could be fatal.

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Safe Systems of Work 2