WMATA WMATA Safety Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is WMATA's policy on drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive employees?
- Testing is conducted only after accidents
- Employees are subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing (Correct answer)
- Testing is voluntary for all employees
- Only random testing is required under WMATA policy
Correct answer: Employees are subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing
WMATA complies with FTA regulations requiring pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive employees.
Question 2: During a fire alarm in a WMATA station, which action should station personnel take first?
- Wait for the fire department to arrive before taking action
- Activate the evacuation plan, make PA announcements, and contact the OCC (Correct answer)
- Turn off electrical systems independently
- Unlock all exits and return to the station kiosk
Correct answer: Activate the evacuation plan, make PA announcements, and contact the OCC
Station personnel must immediately activate the evacuation plan, make PA announcements directing passengers to exits, and notify the OCC to coordinate system-wide response.
Question 3: What is the significance of WMATA's 'Track Intrusion Alarm' (TIA) system?
- It monitors station lighting levels
- It detects unauthorized entry onto tracks and alerts the OCC to stop trains (Correct answer)
- It logs fare evasion at platform edges
- It tracks train speed on curves
Correct answer: It detects unauthorized entry onto tracks and alerts the OCC to stop trains
The Track Intrusion Alarm detects when a person or object enters the track area and immediately alerts the OCC to halt nearby train movements, preventing collisions.
Question 4: How long must WMATA employees report work-related injuries after they occur?
- Within 72 hours
- Immediately or as soon as practicable (Correct answer)
- Within one week
- At the next scheduled performance review
Correct answer: Immediately or as soon as practicable
WMATA requires employees to report work-related injuries immediately or as soon as reasonably possible to ensure prompt medical attention and proper documentation.
Question 5: What type of hazard does WMATA's third-rail protection program address?
- Electrical shock risk from the 750-volt DC powered third rail (Correct answer)
- Derailment risk on curved tracks
- Fire risk from overheated braking systems
- Flooding risk in underground stations
Correct answer: Electrical shock risk from the 750-volt DC powered third rail
The third rail on Metrorail carries 750 volts of direct current, posing a lethal electrical shock hazard that requires strict protection protocols for all workers.
Question 6: What is the purpose of WMATA's Job Safety Briefing (JSB) conducted before maintenance work?
- To review employee time sheets
- To communicate hazards, safety measures, and responsibilities before work begins (Correct answer)
- To evaluate employee performance metrics
- To assign overtime hours for the shift
Correct answer: To communicate hazards, safety measures, and responsibilities before work begins
Job Safety Briefings ensure all workers are informed of specific hazards, safety precautions, and their individual responsibilities before beginning any maintenance task.
WMATA WMATA Safety Procedures 2
What is WMATA's policy on drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive employees?