PTS Emergency Procedures 4

Question 1

Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a Class C (electrical) fire near track equipment?

Accepted Answer

CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher rated for Class C fires

Answer

CO2 or dry chemical extinguishers rated for Class C fires are used for electrical fires because water conducts electricity.

Question 2

After any on-track emergency event, workers are typically required to:

Accepted Answer

Complete a written incident report and, if required, submit to post-incident testing

Answer

Railroad safety rules require a written incident report and may mandate post-incident drug and alcohol testing for all involved workers.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the emergency notification chain in PTS?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the control center, supervisors, and emergency services are informed in the correct sequence

Answer

The notification chain ensures all relevant parties—control center, supervisors, and emergency services—are alerted in the right order to coordinate response.

Question 4

A train hits a worker's machine during a work window. The FIRST railroad-specific action is to:

Accepted Answer

Secure the track against further train movements and notify the control center

Answer

Securing the track against further train movements and notifying the control center is the first railroad-specific action to prevent secondary incidents.

Question 5

Under PTS rules, who is responsible for ensuring all workers reach the place of safety before an approaching train arrives?

Accepted Answer

The lookout or watchman assigned to the work group

Answer

The lookout or watchman assigned to the work group is responsible for confirming all workers are clear before the train arrives.

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS Emergency Procedures 4