PTS Accident and Incident Reporting 4

Question 1

A worker witnesses a near-miss where a train passed closer than expected to a colleague on an adjacent track. What is the FIRST action the witness should take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately alert the lookout and report the near-miss to the supervisor

Answer

Near-misses must be reported immediately to the supervisor so corrective action can prevent a future injury.

Question 2

Which detail is MOST critical to include when completing a PTS incident report involving a track worker injury?

Accepted Answer

The exact track milepost and time of the incident

Answer

The exact location (milepost) and time are essential for investigators to reconstruct the event accurately.

Question 3

Under PTS protocols, who is responsible for preserving the scene of a serious track worker incident until investigators arrive?

Accepted Answer

The Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) or designated supervisor

Answer

The RWIC or designated supervisor is responsible for securing and preserving the incident scene pending investigation.

Question 4

A track worker slips and sprains an ankle while walking to the worksite but does not require medical attention beyond first aid. How should this event be classified?

Accepted Answer

A recordable first-aid incident requiring documentation

Answer

First-aid injuries on the worksite must still be documented as recordable incidents under railroad safety regulations.

Question 5

When a track worker damages railroad property (e.g., a signal bungalow) with equipment, what reporting obligation applies?

Accepted Answer

The incident must be reported to the supervisor regardless of dollar value

Answer

Any damage to railroad property caused during track work must be reported to the supervisor regardless of the estimated cost.

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS Accident and Incident Reporting 4