PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Complete an accident report form

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Continue work to prevent delay to the railway

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Notify the company safety manager before taking any action

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Senior Protection Technician — the person in charge of site safety

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Site Protection Timing — the schedule for look-out positions

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Safety Protocol Test — a routine check of warning equipment

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Medical treatment can begin immediately at the point where the casualty fell

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Treatment should wait until paramedics arrive on scene

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The COSS must seek permission from the signaller before moving the casualty

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Their employee number and company name only

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The time of the incident and the train number involved

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The contact details of the nearest station manager

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Stand still and wait for the COSS to find them

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Try to flag down the train to warn the driver

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Run towards the nearest station for assistance

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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To satisfy a legal requirement for documentation

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To remind workers about general health and safety law

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To record the names of qualified first aiders on site