RWP Rules Flashcards

What personal protective equipment is required for all roadway workers on the roadway?

Answer: High-visibility safety apparel that is visible from all directions

Roadway workers must wear high-visibility apparel visible from all sides while on the roadway.

Before any work begins, the RWIC must conduct what with the work group?

Answer: A job safety briefing covering the on-track safety plan

A job safety briefing must be held to communicate the on-track safety procedures to all workers.

When must a job safety briefing be repeated?

Answer: Whenever conditions change or new workers join the group

Briefings must be repeated when working conditions change or new personnel join the group.

What is the predetermined 'place of safety' that workers move to when a train approaches?

Answer: A location clear of all tracks where the worker is safe from train movement

A place of safety is a spot clear of all tracks where no train or equipment can strike the worker.

Who is responsible for verifying that each worker understands the on-track safety procedures during the briefing?

Answer: The Roadway Worker In Charge

The RWIC confirms that every worker understands the procedures before work proceeds.

What should a worker do if they are unsure about any part of the on-track safety briefing?

Answer: Ask the RWIC for clarification before beginning work

Workers must seek clarification from the RWIC before starting if any briefing point is unclear.

On multiple-track territory, what additional hazard must roadway workers account for?

Answer: Trains approaching on adjacent tracks in either direction

Adjacent tracks can carry trains from either direction, so workers must watch all nearby tracks.