PTS Safe Systems of Work 2

Question 1

When a Safe System of Work (SSoW) is in place, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring workers comply with it?

Accepted Answer

The Person in Charge (PIC)

Answer

Each individual worker

Answer

The track owner

Answer

The equipment supplier

Question 2

What must happen BEFORE any worker is allowed to enter a 'Lookout Protected' working arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A briefing must be given by the PIC explaining duties and escape routes

Answer

Workers must complete a written test

Answer

The track owner must issue a written permit

Answer

A minimum of three lookouts must be positioned

Question 3

Which document formally records the limits and conditions of a Safe System of Work on the railroad?

Accepted Answer

The Track Occupancy Permit or equivalent authority document

Answer

The Weekly Possession Plan

Answer

The Possession/Blocking Authority

Answer

The Job Safety Analysis form

Question 4

A worker discovers mid-task that conditions have changed and the current SSoW no longer adequately covers the risk. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Stop work and inform the PIC immediately

Answer

Continue working carefully and report at shift end

Answer

Reduce working pace but stay within the SSoW limits

Answer

Request additional lookouts and continue

Question 5

In the context of PTS, what is a 'place of safety'?

Accepted Answer

A location clear of all lines where workers can stand without risk from rail traffic

Answer

The nearest signal box or control room

Answer

Any area more than 6 feet from the nearest rail

Answer

The designated break area established before work begins

Question 6

How does a Distant Lookout differ from a Lookout in a standard lookout-protected SSoW?

Accepted Answer

A Distant Lookout is positioned further from the work site to give earlier warning

Answer

A Distant Lookout monitors only freight traffic

Answer

A Distant Lookout works from an elevated position

Answer

A Distant Lookout communicates only via radio

Question 7

What is the minimum information a PIC must confirm before formally accepting a Safe System of Work authority?

Accepted Answer

The limits, the line(s) affected, start and end times, and any special conditions

Answer

The names of all workers and their certification levels

Answer

The identity of the train controller and emergency contact numbers only

Answer

The equipment list and expected train frequency