WMATA WMATA Safety Compliance 2

Question 1

What is WMATA's policy on reporting injuries sustained on the job?

Accepted Answer

Report all injuries, no matter how minor, immediately to a supervisor

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Report only if medical attention is sought

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Report within 24 hours

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Report only if the injury results in lost work time

Question 2

What does WMATA's System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) document?

Accepted Answer

The agency's comprehensive approach to managing system safety

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Train schedules

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Employee benefit plans

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Customer service standards

Question 3

Under WMATA policy, who is responsible for safety on the job?

Accepted Answer

Every employee at all levels

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Only the Safety Department

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Only supervisors and managers

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Only safety officers

Question 4

What is the minimum age to work in a WMATA safety-sensitive position?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

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16 years old

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21 years old

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No age requirement

Question 5

What does WMATA require employees to do before returning to work after a workplace injury?

Accepted Answer

Obtain medical clearance and complete a return-to-work evaluation

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Nothing additional is required

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Complete additional safety training only

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Submit a written apology

Question 6

How frequently does WMATA conduct internal safety audits?

Accepted Answer

On a scheduled basis as defined in the SSPP, typically annually

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Only after accidents

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Every five years

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Whenever the FTA requests them