PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Safe Access and Egress 3

Question 1

When crossing from one track to an adjacent track, a worker must ensure they have obtained the correct authority and checked for movements on which tracks?

Accepted Answer

The track being crossed and the adjacent track

Answer

Before crossing to an adjacent track, the worker must verify authority and check for train movements on both the track being crossed and the destination track.

Question 2

A worker approaches a track access point and finds the gate is padlocked with an unfamiliar lock. What should the worker do?

Accepted Answer

Contact the person in charge to clarify authorization before entering

Answer

An unfamiliar lock indicates the entry point may be controlled by another party, so the worker must contact the person in charge before proceeding.

Question 3

What is the minimum requirement before a worker can place any part of their body within the track structure, such as reaching down between the rails?

Accepted Answer

They must have a specific authority that covers work within the track structure

Answer

Placing any part of the body within the track structure constitutes working on track and requires a specific authority before doing so.

Question 4

During egress from the track in an emergency, a worker's first priority after stepping clear of the line is to:

Accepted Answer

Move to the designated assembly point and account for all personnel

Answer

After clearing the line, ensuring all personnel are accounted for at the assembly point is the immediate priority to confirm no one is left in danger.

Question 5

A lookout stationed on a curve signals danger. The correct egress direction for workers is:

Accepted Answer

To the cess or designated place of safety on the correct side of the track

Answer

Workers must move to the pre-identified place of safety — typically the cess — on the appropriate side as briefed during the task briefing.

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Safe Access and Egress 3