PTS - Personal Track Safety Safe Access and Egress Questions and Answers

Question 1

You arrive at the designated access point detailed in your work pack, but find it is blocked by a locked gate for which you do not have a key. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Contact your COSS or supervisor, inform them of the situation, and await their instructions.

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Find a low point in the fence nearby and climb over to avoid delaying the work.

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Walk along the boundary fence until you find an unofficial opening to get trackside.

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Drive to the nearest public level crossing and walk along the track to the worksite.

Question 2

When walking to a site of work, what is the safest place to be, assuming there is no authorised walking route and you have not been instructed otherwise?

Accepted Answer

In the cess, walking towards the direction of oncoming trains where possible.

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In the 'four-foot' (between the running rails), as it provides the clearest view.

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In the 'six-foot' (between two tracks), as it allows you to see trains on both lines.

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On the ends of the sleepers, as they provide a firm and level footing.

Question 3

To get to your worksite, you must cross two lines of railway, both of which are open to traffic. Which of the following describes the correct and safest method for crossing?

Accepted Answer

Wait until you have a clear view and can see that BOTH lines are clear of traffic before crossing both lines without stopping.

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Cross the first line, wait in the 'six-foot' between the tracks, then cross the second line when it is clear.

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Run across both lines together as quickly as possible to minimise time spent on the track.

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Wait for a train to pass on the nearest line and then immediately cross both lines behind it.

Question 4

Which of the following is a critical safety rule when crossing the line on foot?

Accepted Answer

Take the shortest route by crossing at a right angle (90 degrees) to the track.

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Always step on the rail head as it provides better grip, especially in wet conditions.

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If crossing with a tool, carry it horizontally to keep your centre of gravity low.

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It is safest to cross at a set of points as the check rails provide extra footing.

Question 5

What is the primary reason for using only official, designated access and egress points?

Accepted Answer

They have been surveyed and risk-assessed to ensure they are the safest places to enter and leave the railway.

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They are the only places where parking is guaranteed to be available for work vehicles.

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They are always closer to the welfare facilities than any other part of the track.

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They are recorded on a national database, which is a legal requirement for all entry points.

Question 6

At the end of your shift, what must you do before leaving the railway infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

Inform your COSS that you are leaving the site of work and use the designated egress point.

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You can leave via the most convenient route as long as you have finished your tasks.

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Wait for your entire team to finish, then leave as a group without needing to inform anyone.

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Walk directly to the access point in the 'four-foot' as it's the quickest route.

You arrive at the designated access point detailed in your work pack, but find it is blocked by a locked gate for which you do not have a key.What is the correct course of action?

You arrive at the designated access point detailed in your work pack, but find it is blocked by a locked gate for which you do not have a key.
What is the correct course of action?