PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Emergency Procedures 3

Question 1

A worker is struck by a train and is lying on or between the tracks. What is the FIRST priority before rendering aid?

Accepted Answer

Verify the track is flagged and protected before approaching

Answer

Before approaching a victim on or near the track, you must ensure the track is protected and flagged to prevent a second strike.

Question 2

During a derailment emergency, who has the authority to authorize workers to re-enter a hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

The Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) or designated authority

Answer

The RWIC or designated railroad authority controls access to the hazard zone and must authorize re-entry.

Question 3

What is the correct action if a worker discovers a broken rail during their shift?

Accepted Answer

Immediately protect the location and notify the dispatcher

Answer

A broken rail is an immediate track defect requiring immediate protection of the location and notification to the dispatcher to stop train movements.

Question 4

A worker's equipment becomes lodged in the track and a train is approaching. The worker cannot free the equipment in time. What should the worker do?

Accepted Answer

Abandon the equipment and move well clear of the track

Answer

Equipment is replaceable; workers must immediately abandon lodged equipment and clear the track to a safe distance.

Question 5

When a worker activates an emergency blue signal, what does this communicate to train operators?

Accepted Answer

The track is occupied by workers and trains must not pass

Answer

Blue signals indicate that workers are on, under, or between equipment on that track and no train or equipment may move past the blue signal.

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test