PTS - Personal Track Safety Risk Assessment and Method Statements Flashcards

What is a risk assessment in the context of PTS track work?

Answer: A systematic process of identifying hazards and evaluating the risk to workers

A risk assessment systematically identifies hazards and evaluates the likelihood and severity of harm to workers on or near the track.

What does the acronym 'RAMS' stand for in railway safety documentation?

Answer: Risk Assessment and Method Statement

RAMS stands for Risk Assessment and Method Statement, a combined document used to plan and communicate safe working methods.

Who is typically responsible for producing a risk assessment for a track work activity?

Answer: The employer or person in charge of the work

The employer or person in charge of the work is responsible for producing the risk assessment to identify and control hazards before work begins.

What is the correct hierarchy of control when addressing a hazard identified in a risk assessment?

Answer: Eliminate, substitute, engineer controls, administrative controls, PPE

The hierarchy of control prioritizes eliminating the hazard first, then substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, with PPE as the last resort.

What is the purpose of a method statement in track work?

Answer: To describe the step-by-step safe method for carrying out a task

A method statement describes the step-by-step procedure for completing a task safely, ensuring all workers follow the same agreed safe method.

What is the term for the briefing given to workers to communicate risk assessment findings before work begins?

Answer: Toolbox talk or pre-work briefing

A toolbox talk or pre-work briefing is used to communicate the risk assessment and method statement to all workers before work starts.