PTS Accident and Incident Reporting

Question 1

What is a 'near miss' in the context of railway track safety?

Accepted Answer

An unplanned event that had the potential to cause harm but did not result in injury or damage

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An event that caused minor injury to a track worker

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A planned emergency drill conducted by the COSS

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A signal passed at danger by a train driver

Question 2

Which UK organization is responsible for independently investigating serious railway accidents and incidents?

Accepted Answer

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB)

Answer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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Network Rail Safety Team

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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR)

Question 3

Under RIDDOR, which of the following injuries to a track worker must be reported?

Accepted Answer

A fracture to any bone excluding fingers, thumbs, and toes

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A minor cut requiring only a plaster

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Bruising from tripping on a sleeper with no time off work

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Mild eye irritation from dust that clears within an hour

Question 4

What does RIDDOR stand for in relation to workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

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Railway Incidents, Dangerous Derailments, and Operational Reporting Regulations

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Rail Infrastructure Defect Detection and Operational Response Rules

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Regulations for Injury Documentation, Damage, and Occurrence Reporting

Question 5

Who is primarily responsible for ensuring a workplace injury to a track worker is reported under RIDDOR?

Accepted Answer

The employer or person in control of the work site

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The injured worker personally

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The train operating company whose line is being worked on

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The nearest hospital receiving the injured person

Question 6

A track worker experiences an over-three-day incapacitation injury. Under RIDDOR 2013, within how many days must this be reported?

Accepted Answer

Within 7 days of the accident

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Immediately by the fastest means possible

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Within 3 days of the accident

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Within 15 days of the accident

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of reporting near misses and accidents in railway track work?

Accepted Answer

To learn from events and implement improvements to prevent recurrence

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To identify workers who are not following safety rules so they can be disciplined

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To satisfy a legal requirement with no practical safety benefit

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To provide data for insurance claims against the employer