PTS Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

When a worker discovers an unexpected track obstruction, what is the FIRST action they must take?

Accepted Answer

Warn approaching trains and protect the track

Answer

Remove the obstruction immediately

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Call the supervisor and wait for instructions

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Continue working and report at shift end

Question 2

Which signal is used to stop a train in an emergency when standard equipment is unavailable?

Accepted Answer

Waving both arms horizontally above the head

Answer

Two long whistle blasts

Answer

A steady red light held stationary

Answer

Repeated short blasts on a horn

Question 3

A worker is injured on the track and a train is approaching. What must happen FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Clear all workers from the track and protect the approach

Answer

Administer first aid immediately

Answer

Call 911 before doing anything else

Answer

Flag the train from the nearest signal box

Question 4

What does it mean when a flagman displays a red flag or red light to an approaching train?

Accepted Answer

Stop immediately

Answer

Slow to restricted speed

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Proceed with caution at 10 mph

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Prepare to stop at next signal

Question 5

Under PTS rules, how far in advance of a work area must emergency protection be established on high-speed track?

Accepted Answer

At least 1,500 feet or the maximum braking distance, whichever is greater

Answer

At least 500 feet

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At least 800 feet

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The distance specified by the foreman only

Question 6

If a worker hears the emergency alarm but cannot immediately see the hazard, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately move to the designated place of safety

Answer

Continue working until they can confirm the hazard type

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Investigate the source of the alarm first

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Notify the flagman and wait for confirmation

Question 7

After an emergency evacuation from the track, workers must NOT return until:

Accepted Answer

They have been given the all-clear by an authorized person

Answer

Five minutes have elapsed

Answer

The train that caused the alarm has passed

Answer

A supervisor calls their cell phone