Safe Access and Egress Flashcards

When approaching a track access point, what must you do BEFORE stepping onto the track?

Answer: Look and listen for approaching trains from both directions

Always look and listen in both directions before entering any track area to detect approaching trains.

What is the minimum distance a worker must stay from an energized third rail unless properly protected?

Answer: 10 feet

Workers must maintain at least 10 feet from an energized third rail to avoid electrical hazards.

A 'designated access point' refers to which of the following?

Answer: An approved location with controlled entry onto the track

Designated access points are specifically approved and controlled locations for authorized personnel to enter the track area.

When exiting the track in an emergency, workers should move to the nearest:

Answer: Place of safety such as a refuge area or clear of the gauge

In an emergency, workers must immediately move to a designated place of safety such as a refuge area or a position clear of the track gauge.

Who is responsible for authorizing access to a PTS worksite?

Answer: The Controller of Site Safety (COSS) or Person in Charge (PIC)

Only the Controller of Site Safety (COSS) or designated Person in Charge (PIC) has authority to grant access to a PTS worksite.

Which action is PROHIBITED when crossing tracks at a non-designated location?

Answer: All of the above

Non-designated crossings are prohibited entirely — workers must only cross at approved, controlled locations.

What should a worker do if they are unsure whether a line has been blocked for safe working?

Answer: Ask the COSS to confirm possession before entering

Any uncertainty about track possession must be resolved by confirming with the COSS before any worker enters the track area.