PTS Protective Equipment (PPE) 2

Question 1

What is the minimum ANSI class rating required for a high-visibility vest worn by track workers in active rail corridors?

Accepted Answer

Class 2

Answer

Class 1

Answer

Class 3

Answer

Class E

Question 2

Which type of glove material provides the best protection against cuts from sharp rail edges and track spikes?

Accepted Answer

Cut-resistant Kevlar gloves

Answer

Latex rubber gloves

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Standard leather work gloves

Answer

Cotton knit gloves

Question 3

A track worker's hard hat has a visible crack in the shell. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Remove it from service immediately and replace it

Answer

Continue using it if the crack is small

Answer

Tape the crack and continue use

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Report it to a supervisor but keep using it until replaced

Question 4

Steel-toed safety boots worn on the track must meet which ASTM standard for impact resistance?

Accepted Answer

ASTM F2413

Answer

ASTM D1668

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ASTM E1354

Answer

ASTM B117

Question 5

When should track workers wear hearing protection rated at NRR 25 or higher?

Accepted Answer

Whenever ambient noise exceeds 85 dB(A) over an 8-hour shift

Answer

Only during spike driving operations

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Only when using power tools

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Whenever a train passes within 100 feet

Question 6

What does the term 'PPE hierarchy' mean in a rail safety context?

Accepted Answer

PPE used as the last line of defense after engineering and administrative controls

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PPE ranked by cost from cheapest to most expensive

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The order in which PPE items must be donned

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The ranking of supervisors responsible for PPE inspection

Question 7

A worker is issued a respirator for ballast dust containing silica. Who is responsible for ensuring the respirator fits correctly?

Accepted Answer

The employer, who must provide fit testing

Answer

The worker alone, as it is personal equipment

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The equipment manufacturer

Answer

OSHA inspectors during site visits