PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Safe Systems of Work 3

Question 1

When a Lookout gives a Warning of Approaching Train (WOAT), what must all workers do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Stop work and move to a place of safety

Answer

On a WOAT signal, all workers must immediately stop all work and move to a designated place of safety.

Question 2

Which document formally authorises workers to enter and work within a Possession?

Accepted Answer

Possession Authority (PA)

Answer

The Possession Authority (PA) is the document that formally grants authority to occupy a section of track.

Question 3

A Lookout must NOT be given any other duties while acting as a Lookout because:

Accepted Answer

Split attention could cause a failure to detect or warn of approaching trains

Answer

The Lookout role demands undivided attention so that no approaching train is missed.

Question 4

What is the minimum distance a place of safety must normally be from the nearest running rail?

Accepted Answer

2.5 m

Answer

A place of safety must be at least 2.5 m from the nearest running rail to provide adequate clearance.

Question 5

Under a Lookout-Warned safe system, how far in advance of the worksite must the Lookout be positioned?

Accepted Answer

Far enough to give workers adequate time to reach a place of safety

Answer

The Lookout must be positioned to give workers sufficient time — based on line speed — to reach their place of safety before a train arrives.

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test