PTS - Personal Track Safety Emergency Procedures Flashcards

What is the first action a COSS must take if a worker is struck by a train or seriously injured on site?

Answer: Ensure the area is safe, call emergency services (999), and inform the signaller to stop trains

The immediate priority is to ensure safety of remaining workers, call 999 for emergency services, and contact the signaller to stop train movements in the area.

What is 'SPT' and when would a COSS activate it?

Answer: Stop Protection Train — an emergency signal to the signaller to stop all trains if an emergency occurs on a line with approaching trains

SPT (Stop Protection Train) is an emergency call to the signaller to stop all trains when a dangerous situation arises on a line that is not blocked, such as a person fouling the line.

What must be done with a casualty on or near a running line before medical treatment can begin?

Answer: The casualty must be moved to a position of safety away from the line before treatment, provided this does not worsen their injuries

If safe to do so, the casualty should be moved to a position of safety away from the running line before treatment begins, to protect both the casualty and those giving first aid.

What information must the COSS provide when calling 999 after an on-track incident?

Answer: Location on the railway (including ELR/mileage if known), nature of incident, number of casualties, and access point for emergency services

When calling 999 the COSS must provide precise location information including ELR/mileage, the nature and severity of the incident, number of casualties, and the best access point for emergency services.

What should a PTS holder do if they become separated from their COSS and hear a train approaching?

Answer: Immediately move to the nearest position of safety and remain there until the train has passed and the situation is assessed

If separated from the COSS, a worker must immediately move to the nearest position of safety and stay there until the train has passed and they can safely contact the COSS.

What is the purpose of the 'emergency procedures' section in the COSS site brief?

Answer: To ensure all workers know what actions to take in the event of an emergency before work starts

The emergency procedures section of the site brief ensures every worker knows the exact actions to take in an emergency before they start work, not during the emergency itself.