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WMATA Safety Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Which federal agency oversees safety compliance for WMATA rail operations?

    Answer: Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has regulatory oversight of safety compliance for WMATA and other public transit agencies.

  2. What is WMATA's Safety Management System (SMS) designed to do?

    Answer: Proactively identify and mitigate safety risks before incidents occur

    WMATA's SMS is a proactive framework for identifying, assessing, and mitigating safety hazards before they result in incidents.

  3. What must WMATA employees do if they identify an unsafe condition?

    Answer: Report it immediately through the safety reporting system

    WMATA requires employees to immediately report any unsafe condition through the established safety reporting system.

  4. What is the WMATA 'Close Call' reporting program?

    Answer: A confidential reporting system for near-miss safety events

    The Close Call reporting program allows employees to confidentially report near-miss events to identify safety risks without fear of discipline.

  5. What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for WMATA employees working in the rail yard?

    Answer: High-visibility vest and hard-toed shoes at minimum

    At minimum, WMATA requires employees in rail yard areas to wear a high-visibility vest and hard-toed footwear.

  6. How does WMATA's drug and alcohol testing program align with federal requirements?

    Answer: It meets FTA mandates for pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing

    WMATA's drug and alcohol program meets FTA requirements including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

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